Ravens' Broderick Washington: Undergoes surgery on Achilles
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Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters Monday that Washington successfully underwent Achilles tendon surgery, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Washington landed on injured reserve in late September due to what was initially listed as an ankle injury, but it's an Achilles injury that the 2020 fifth-rounder is rehabbing from. The injury isn't a tear, and while a timetable for his recovery hasn't been shared by the Ravens, Harbaugh relayed that a return for Washington is not "imminent." John Jenkins will continue to work in an elevated role on the defensive line for as long as Washington is sidelined.
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Eagles' Jaire Alexander: Dealt to Philly
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Alexander was traded from the Ravens to the Eagles in exchange for a late-round pick swap Saturday.
Alexander had a minimal role in Baltimore after signing with the team this offseason, as he was a healthy scratch for the last two games. Per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Alexander has worked hard behind the scenes and is ready to contribute, something he may have the chance to do more of with the Eagles.
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Ravens' Marlon Humphrey: Forces fumble in fourth quarter
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Humphrey tallied six tackles (four solo), two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery during the Ravens' 28-6 win over the Dolphins on Thursday.
Humphrey stopped the Dolphins' fourth-quarter drive in its tracks after he stripped the ball out of Malik Washington's hands and recovered it himself. It was Humphrey's first forced turnover of the season, and the veteran corner is up to 29 tackles (24 solo) and four pass defenses through seven regular-season games.
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Ravens' Alohi Gilman: Causes early turnover in TNF win
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Gilman registered four tackles (two solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery during Baltimore's 28-6 win over Miami on Thursday.
In just his third game in a Ravens uniform, Gilman made his presence felt early in the first quarter after stripping the ball out of Tahj Washington's hands and recovering the ball himself, which resulted in a two-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson to Mark Andrews four plays later. Gilman is up to 38 tackles (20 solo) and four pass defenses through eight regular-season games.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Logs six tackles in Week 9 win
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Wiggins registered six tackles (four solo) during the Ravens' 28-6 win over the Dolphins on Thursday.
Wiggins was tied for the third most tackles on the Ravens on Thursday. He was one of four Baltimore defenders to play all 64 defensive snaps, which is the first time he's played every single defensive snap this season. After opening the regular season with 19 tackles (13 solo) and four pass defenses (one interception) through six games, Wiggins has posted 13 tackles (10 solo) and an interception in the two contests since the Ravens' Week 7 bye.
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Ravens' Malaki Starks: Records first career INT in win
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Starks recorded five tackles (five solo) and one interception in Baltimore's win over Miami on Thursday night.
Starks played all 64 defensive snaps, and his interception in the fourth quarter marked the rookie's first career pick. Tua Tagovailoa tried to hit Tahj Washington over the deep middle on the play. On the season, Starks has 49 tackles (28 solo) and one interception on 98 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Ravens' Kyle Hamilton: Six tackles in victory
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Hamilton recorded six tackles (three solo) in the Ravens' win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.
Hamilton recorded his second tackle for loss this season and logged 100 percent of the Ravens' defensive snaps against Miami. On the year, Hamilton is up to 49 tackles (26 solo) and two pass breakups across seven appearances. He's missed one game due to a groin injury.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Dozen tackles in TNF win
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Smith recorded 12 tackles (nine solo) in the Ravens' win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.
Smith also recorded one pass breakup, his first of the season. The veteran linebacker missed a pair of contests with a hamstring injury but returned to the lineup in Week 8. In two games since, Smith has racked up 24 tackles (16 solo) and the one pass breakup. He's up to 58 tackles (40 solo) across six contests this season.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Playing slot corner
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Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Wednesday that Gardner-Johnson will play slot corner for the Bears, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
The 27-year-old signed with the Bears' active roster Wednesday after being dropped from the Ravens' practice squad on Oct. 14. With Kyler Gordon (groin/calf) moving to IR, Gardner-Johnson is expected to take over as the Bears' top slot corner. The Florida product is likely to help a Chicago defense that already leads the NFL in takeaways (16), as he forced seven turnovers over 16 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Headed to Chicago
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The Bears signed Gardner-Johnson to their active roster Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gardner-Johnson has now joined his third team this season, as he was cut by the Texans in late September and dropped from the Ravens' practice squad in mid-October. The veteran safety appeared in 16 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024, recording 59 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including six interceptions. He will provide much-needed depth in the Bears' secondary, as Jaylon Johnson (groin), Kyler Gordon (groin/calf) and Terell Smith (knee) are all currently on injured reserve.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: On track to play Thursday
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Wiggins (groin) was a full participant at practice Tuesday.
Wiggins was only able to manage a limited practice Monday due to a groin issue but he now seems to be back to 100 percent ahead of Thursday's game. Baltimore should lean on him heavily to try to slow down the likes of Jaylen Waddle and Malik Washington in Week 9 at Miami.
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Ravens' Teddye Buchanan: Looking good for Thursday
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Buchanan (calf) was a full participant at practice Tuesday.
Buchanan was limited at practice Monday due to a calf issue, but he's now back on track to suit up in Week 9. He projects to start at linebacker next to Roquan Smith against a pass-first Miami offense on Thursday.
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Ravens' Broderick Washington: Undergoing ankle surgery
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Washington is set to have surgery on his ankle, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Washington was placed on Baltimore's injured reserve list after Week 3 versus Detroit due to an ankle injury, and now he'll have surgery to address the issue. Coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that he doesn't know how it will impact his recovery timeline. Until Washington is back in football shape, John Jenkins should be expected to continue to see increased work on the defensive line.
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Ravens' Marlon Humphrey: Five stops in Week 8 win
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Humphrey recorded five tackles (four solo) during the Ravens' 30-16 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Humphrey played 60 of 63 defensive snaps (95.2 percent), which marked the third time this season that the veteran corner logged at least 60 defensive snaps in a game. Humphrey is up to 23 tackles (20 solo) and two pass defenses through six regular-season games.
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Ravens' Trenton Simpson: Reverts to reserve role Week 8
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Simpson played 22 snaps (10 on defense, 12 on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise during the Ravens' 30-16 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Simpson started at inside linebacker in Weeks 5 and 6 and accumulated 19 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, over that span. However, the 2023 third-rounder returned to a reserve role on defense and as a special-teams contributor in Week 8 due to the return of Roquan Smith. Simpson could return to a starting role against the Dolphins on Thursday if Teddye Buchanan is not cleared to play due to a calf injury.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Dealing with groin issue
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Wiggins (groin) was considered to be a limited participant at Monday's walkthrough.
Wiggins popped up on the estimated injury report with an apparent groin issue. The cornerback recorded seven total tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 30-16 win over Chicago, and he may have suffered the injury in the process. Wiggins will have two more chances to log a full session before Thursday Night Football against Miami.
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Ravens' Teddye Buchanan: Considered limited Monday
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Buchanan (calf) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report.
Buchanan compiled six total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears, but he may have left the game a little worse for wear. The linebacker is dealing with an apparent calf injury, which forced him to be considered less than 100 percent at the team's walkthrough Monday. Buchanan will have two more chances to log a full session before Thursday night's matchup with the Dolphins.
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Ravens' Kyle Hamilton: Second-leading tackler in win
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Hamilton tallied eight total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.
Hamilton's eight tackles were the second most on Baltimore's defense during Sunday's win, trailing Roquan Smith's 12-stop performance. The Notre Dame product has now recorded 43 total tackles, two passes defended and one forced fumble over six appearances this season. He's expected to remain an integral part of Baltimore's defensive success heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins on Thursday night.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Double-digit stops in Week 8
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Smith recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.
The 28-year-old returned Sunday after a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He led the Ravens' defense in total tackles for the third time this season in Week 8, posting his second double-digit-stop performance. Smith has now tallied 46 total tackles (31 solo) through five games this season. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option in the Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins on Thursday night.
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Ravens' Marlon Humphrey: Full go in Thursday's practice
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Humphrey (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
An illness prevented the veteran corner from practicing Wednesday, but his ability to practice without restrictions Thursday indicates he is no longer under the weather and tracking toward playing against the Bears on Sunday. Humphrey has 18 tackles (16 solo) and two pass defenses through five regular-season games.
