Bateman downplayed his foot injury Wednesday, after he exited early from the Ravens' practice and was listed as a limited participant on the team's first Week 12 injury report, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Bateman sounds like he still expects to play Sunday against the Chargers, and the Ravens might need him more than usual with Odell Beckham (shoulder), Zay Flowers (hip) and Devin Duvernay (knee) all on the injury report after tight end Mark Andrews suffered a leg injury Week 11 that will likely result in his placement on injured reserve. It's unclear if Bateman and/or Beckham will practice Thursday and/or Friday, with both currently looking uncertain for Sunday even if their injuries aren't considered long-term. Bateman suggested that his current foot issue is related to the Lisfranc surgery that ended his 2022 campaign early, noting that what happened at Wednesday's practice was "something guys coming off of injuries deal with from time to time."