The Baltimore Ravens are dealing with very few injuries ahead of their Week 18 battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a pivotal game, they need all the help they can get.
The biggest injury-related news of the week came on Thursday, when quarterback Lamar Jackson confirmed that he would start in Pittsburgh. The team took a few hits on Saturday with wide receiver Rashod Bateman and defensive tackle Taven Bryan being ruled out, but for the most part, the Ravens have a healthy squad entering Sunday Night Football.
The only concerning decision left had to do with cornerback Marlon Humphrey. The All-Pro missed Friday’s practice with an illness. However, he is nowhere to be seen on the team’s inactive list, meaning Humphrey will be suiting up.
Ravens release inactive list ahead of Week 18 clash
The Ravens’ inactives include Rashod Bateman, Keyon Martin, Joseph Noteboom, Aeneas Peebles, Keith Kirkwood, Amani Oruwariye, and Cooper Rush (emergency third quarterback).
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Outside of Bateman, the only somewhat notable inactive is cornerback Keyon Martin. The undrafted rookie was providing stable corner depth this year and had been wowing on special teams. However, he has become a healthy scratch in recent weeks.
It’s also worth noting that the Ravens scratched both of their practice squad elevations: cornerback Amani Oruwariye and wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.
That leaves the defense with just four corners active, although safeties Kyle Hamilton and Ar’Darius Washington are capable of contributing reps there.
Receiver-wise, five are active, but the lack of Bateman could make for a bigger workload for second-year wideout Devontez Walker, who proved himself as a blocker in last week’s win over the Green Bay Packers.
Rookie defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles always fails to make the gameday roster. The 24-year-old hasn’t played much at all in 2025, as he’s only gotten to play in six games. He hasn’t suited up since Week 13.
With Peebles out yet again, Baltimore will keep it surprisingly light on the interior defensive line. Travis Jones, John Jenkins, Brent Urban, and C.J. Okoye will be the guys focused on stopping Pittsburgh’s rushing attack and making Aaron Rodgers uncomfortable.