We’re at Week 5, and the Baltimore Ravens are finding their groove after a rocky start. With quarterback Lamar Jackson leading the charge and the defense stepping up, Baltimore sits at 2-2, ready for a big AFC North clash against the Cincinnati Bengals. Staying healthy has been a relatively minor issue so far this season and the good luck continues to flow.
After injuries to key players like Andrew Vorhees and Michael Pierce, the Ravens are catching a massive break. This report hints at major comebacks, arriving just in time for a tough matchup against Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Baltimore must be as close to full strength as possible to collect their first division game win.
The Ravens have had an up-and-down start. A big win over Buffalo gave them momentum, but early-season struggles—especially with injuries and offensive line issues—have been hard to ignore. Now, with key players returning, this could be the healthiest the Ravens have been all year, setting the stage for a pivotal game.
Here’s Baltimore’s first injury report for Week 5, as they prepare for their AFC North showdown against Cincinnati, with a full squad and some key returns.
The Ravens are back to grade school in Week 5 with perfect attendance at practice
This is about as good as it gets for the Baltimore Ravens. Teams almost never come into Week 5 fully healthy, it's the reality of professional football.
The Ravens have perfect practice attendance today, which is pretty remarkable considering we're in Week 5.
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) October 2, 2024
LG Andrew Vorhees (ankle) and NT Michael Pierce (shoulder) are both back after missing the Bills game.
The biggest positive update is on Andrew Vorhees and his ankle injury—he was a limited participant in practice, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The offensive line is beginning to click, with Ronnie Stanley playing strong at left tackle, Tyler Linderbaum looking like the NFL’s top center, and rookie Roger Rosengarten showing major improvement at right tackle. With two starting guard spots still up for grabs, Vorhees could be in prime position to claim one.
Today's injury report: pic.twitter.com/v2ynFxsbJ5
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 2, 2024
The defensive line gets reinforcements in defensive tackle Michael Pierce. Pierce missed last game against the Bills with a shoulder injury, so it's nice to see him back and participating in practice.
In other noteworthy news, cornerback Arthur Maulet returned to practice. He now has a three-week window to be activated from injured reserve (IR) following a knee injury suffered in training camp. Maulet’s practice window has officially opened, and he was out there on the field. With Armour-Davis placed on IR, the Ravens now have an open roster spot, making it a smooth transition for Maulet to fill that spot by the 4 p.m. deadline on Saturday.
It'll be important to keep an eye out for the limited participants as the week moves on, but all initial indications suggest the Ravens are healthy heading into their Week 5 matchup against the Bengals.