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' 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' 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' Nate Wiggins: Picks off Williams in Week 8
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Wiggins recorded seven total tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.
The second-year pro from Clemson made a huge impact during Sunday's win, setting a new personal best with seven total tackles. Additionally, he picked off Caleb Williams in the fourth quarter to help secure Baltimore's first win since Week 2. Wiggins is starting to emerge as one of the league's premier outside cornerbacks, recording 26 total tackles and five passes defended, including two interceptions, through seven games this season. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks in the Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Fives tackles vs. Houston
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Wiggins (elbow) recorded five tackles (three solo) during Baltimore's 44-10 loss to Houston on Sunday.
Wiggins suffered an elbow injury during the Ravens' Week 4 loss to the Chiefs, but the 2024 first-rounder was cleared to play against the Texans after logging a full practice Friday. Sunday marked the second time that Wiggins tallied at least five stops in a game this season, and he is up to 17 tackles (12 solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception) through the first five games of the 2025 campaign.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Limited in Thursday's session
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Wiggins (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Wiggins appeared to suffer a severe elbow injury during the Ravens' Week 4 loss to the Chiefs after he was carted off the field. He was unable to practice Wednesday, but his ability to practice in at least a limited capacity Thursday is a sign that the injury is not as serious as once feared. Friday's practice report will provide insight on Wiggins' chances of suiting up for Sunday's home bout against the Texans. Jaire Alexander, T.J. Tampa and Keyon Martin could play a key role in the Ravens' secondary for Sunday's game if one or more of Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) and Marlon Humphrey (calf) were to be sidelined.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Increases involvement
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Wiggins (groin) logged a limited practice Friday.
Wiggins popped up on the injury report Thursday and did not practice. His increased involvement Friday is encouraging for his status for a Week 3 matchup against Detroit, though Saturday's injury report should provide a better indication if Wiggins will be able to suit up Monday.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Six starts in rookie season
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Wiggins finished the 2024 regular season with 33 tackles (25 solo), one forced fumble and 13 pass defenses, including a pick-six, across 15 games.
Wiggins spent most of his rookie season in a rotational role at outside corner with Tre'Davious White, though the former did manage to start in six games, including three of the Ravens' last four games of the regular season. Wiggins best moment of 2024 came midway through the first quarter of the Ravens' regular-season finale against the Browns, when he picked off Bailey Zappe and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown. Wiggins is likely to be one of Baltimore's two starting outside cornerbacks for 2025, especially if Brandon Stephens takes his talents elsewhere in free agency.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Won't suit up Week 8
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The Ravens announced Saturday that Wiggins (shoulder/illness) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's road matchup against the Browns.
Wiggins was initially labeled as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup, but the rookie first-round pick will ultimately be unavailable for Baltimore in Week 8. Across six regular-season appearances this season, Wiggins has tallied 13 tackles (9.0 solo), seven passes defensed and one forced fumble.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Questionable for Week 3
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Wiggins (neck/concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Wiggins was able to get in limited practices Thursday and Friday after being listed as DNP Wednesday. It's a good sign for the first-round rookie's availability for Sunday after he missed Week 2. Wiggins played 17 defensive snaps in the season opener versus Kansas City.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Opens week as DNP
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Wiggins (neck/concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Wiggins continues to nurse a neck injury he sustained in a car accident leading up to Week 2 against the Raiders. The 21-year-old corner will have two more chances to practice ahead of the Ravens' Week 3 matchup against the Cowboys.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Could practice this week
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Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters Monday that he's hopeful Wiggins (neck) can return to practice this week, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Wiggins missed the Ravens' Week 2 loss after sustaining a neck injury in a car accident earlier that week, but it now appears he could be nearing a return to the field. However, if the 2024 first-round pick needs more recovery time, expect Eddie Jackson so see increased snaps with Baltimore's first-team defense, as he did last week.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Won't play Week 2
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Wiggins (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.
Wiggins was unable to practice both Thursday and Friday after sustaining a neck injury in a car accident earlier in the week, so it's no surprise that the 2024 first-round pick won't be suiting up for Baltimore's home opener. Expect Jalyn Armour-Davis and rookie T.J. Tampa to see increased work in the Ravens' secondary while Wiggins remains sidelined.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Pops up on injury report
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Wiggins (neck) did not practice Thursday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Wiggins practiced in full Wednesday, so it appears the rookie corner is dealing with a new injury. The late addition to the injury report is typically bad news when it comes to suiting up for the next game, but he'll have the opportunity to get back on the field Friday in preparation for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Back at practice Thursday
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Wiggins (shoulder) returned to practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Wiggins missed a little less than a week of practice time. The first-round rookie's 2024 role is unclear, as Baltimore's cornerback depth chart has yet to really shake out behind veteran Marlon Humphrey. Brandon Stephens and Arthur Maulet are also in the mix for starting reps.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Considered day-to-day
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Wiggins is considered day-to-day after suffering a shoulder injury during Friday's preseason game against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 2024 first-round pick is expected to be ready for Week 1, per Rapoport. Wiggins' role for the Ravens remains unclear, though he possesses speed (4.28-second 40), coverage skills and a track record as the top cover corner for an elite Clemson defense in 2023. Wiggins' size (6-foot-1, 173 pounds), however, was a slight concern coming out of college.
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Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Baltimore scoops up at 30th overall
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The Ravens selected Wiggins in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 30th overall.
Wiggins is awfully skinny at 6-foot-1, 173 pounds, and with such a light frame comes reasonable concerns about run defense. He won't turn 21 until Aug. 28, however, and his frame clearly has room to add some weight if necessary. Wiggins can add mass to his frame with time, but the other cornerbacks in this class can't acquire what Wiggins has innately: elite speed (4.28-second 40) and proven coverage ability. He was the top defender on a smothering Clemson pass defense in 2023, and the Ravens have to be one of the best teams in the league for developing defensive talents. Perhaps he's a slight project, but Wiggins should fully arrive for Baltimore at some point in the near future.
