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Flowers and Stanley still aren't practicing as the Ravens prepare to fly to Brazil
Zay Flowers and Ronnie Stanley sat out practice as Baltimore managed injuries and travel concerns before its Week 3 game in Brazil.
On Wednesday, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers and left tackle Ronnie Stanley missed practice ahead of the team's upcoming Week 3 trip. Flowers is managing a hamstring injury while Stanley deals with a toe issue.
The Ravens travel to Rio this week to face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, necessitating a lengthy 10-hour flight. Team officials plan to manage the trip's impact by focusing on recovery efforts for players.
Baltimore is also managing the loss of rookie Kobi Lane, who underwent surgery for a fractured wrist and was placed on injured reserve. This follows last week's 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
With Flowers sidelined, veteran wide receiver Rashod Bateman will again serve as the primary target. Bateman, who signed a 4-year, $140 million contract, recorded 7 receptions for 88 yards and 1 touchdown in the team's previous loss.
Coach Jesse Minter stated, "It is not the time difference." He emphasized that recovery is critical to overcome the flight's impact, while concerns remain regarding the field at Maracan Stadium.
By NOAH TRISTER BALTIMORE (AP) — If Baltimore Ravens fans were expecting a dramatically better injury report this week, Wednesday was not the best start. The receiver Zay Flowers and the tackle Ronnie Stanley did not practice, and neither did the Trey Hendrickson sea-hunter. Baltimore week includes a [...]