Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Not cleared to make 2025 debut
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Ricard (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Ricard was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday, but he has not been cleared to return from a calf injury that he sustained during training camp in August. He'll have additional time to rest with the Ravens on bye Week 7, making Week 8 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 26 his next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Ricard (calf) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran fullback from Maine has yet to return to practice after sustaining a calf injury in August. He likely needs to upgrade to a limited session Thursday or Friday in order to play in Baltimore's Week 6 matchup against the Rams.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Will miss another contest
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Ricard (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Ricard will miss his fifth straight game to open the season and has yet to return to practice.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Out for Week 4
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Ricard (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.
Ricard is now in line to miss his fourth consecutive game as he continues to recover from a calf injury sustained in August. While there's still no timetable for the 31-year-old's return, his absence from practice all week suggests he remains far from a coming back.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Ruled out again
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Ricard (calf) has been ruled out for Baltimore's matchup versus the Lions on Monday.
Ricard will remain sidelined as he continues to recover from a calf injury he suffered back in August. While there's currently no timetable on his return, his next chance to play will be next week's matchup versus the Chiefs.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Considered week-to-week
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Coach John Harbaugh said Ricard's (calf) recovery has been slower than the Ravens had hoped, and he's considered week-to-week, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Ricard has been sidelined for the past month and hasn't played in either of the Ravens' first two regular-season contests.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Out for Week 2
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Ricard (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Ricard will miss his second straight game to open the regular season. The fullback hasn't practiced since the middle of last month.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Unable to practice
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Ricard (calf) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Ricard has been nursing a calf injury since mid-August and he has yet to return to practice. The fullback will likely need to practice in some capacity at one of the team's two remaining sessions this week in order to play in Sunday's contest versus Cleveland.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Out for Week 1
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Ricard (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Bills, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Ricard has been sidelined for weeks with the calf injury. Without a fullback at their disposal, the Ravens could use more two-tight-end and three-wide-receiver sets against Buffalo.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Hasn't practiced since mid-August
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Ricard (calf) isn't practicing Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Ricard hasn't practiced since Aug. 14. The five-time Pro Bowl fullback is unlikely to recover in time to play against the Bills in Week 1 on Sunday Night Football.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Not practicing Monday
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Ricard (undisclosed) isn't practicing Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
A soft-tissue injury has kept Ricard out of practice since Aug. 14, though he was initially expected to return to the field this week. His lack of practice Monday is concerning, but he'll get additional opportunities to return to the field ahead of Baltimore's regular-season opener Sunday against Buffalo.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Expected to return after preseason
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Ricard (undisclosed) didn't practice this week due to a soft-tissue injury but is expected to resume practicing the week after the preseason concludes, Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Banner reports.
Ricard won't play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Commanders, but the fullback will then have two weeks to get up to speed before the Ravens begin regular-season play Sept. 7 against the Bills. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the fifth time in his career in 2024.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Re-signs with Baltimore
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Ricard is re-signing with the Ravens, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Ricard has been with the Ravens since 2018 and played more than 400 snaps on offense each of the past five seasons. He'll turn 31 in May and figures to reprise his role as a lead blocker in heavy formations, having never topped 11 receptions or seven carries in a season.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Tallies three touches in 2024
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Ricard recorded three catches on five targets for 22 yards and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2024. He did not log any carries.
For the third straight season, Ricard played in all 17 of Baltimore's regular-season contests. He also finished without a carry for the second consecutive campaign, and his three receptions were his fewest since 2018. Ricard is set to become an unrestricted free agent, but Ravens GM Eric DeCosta has indicated a desire to re-sign the veteran fullback, per Ryan Mink of the team's official site.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Goes without target Week 16
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Ricard played 37 of the Ravens' 70 snaps on offense but went without a carry or target in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars.
The 6-foot-3, 305-pound fullback has played double-digit snaps on offense in all 14 of the Ravens' games this season, but he mainly functions as a lead blocker or de facto offensive lineman whenever he's on the field. He has yet to record a carry and has turned five targets into four catches for 48 yards over 359 total snaps.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Records short reception
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Ricard hauled in his lone target for a three-yard gain in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Titans.
The reception was the fullback's second of the season, with the other being a 14-yard grab in Week 4. Ricard will continue to operate as little more than a dump-off option on passing downs and will primarily work as a blocker whenever he's on the field.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Returns to practice
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Ricard (hip) was reinstated from the active/PUP list Monday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Ricard has been sidelined since the start of training camp due to hip surgery he had in June. However, now that he passed his physical Monday, he can practice with the team. The 29-year-old should remain the Ravens' fullback for the 2023 campaign.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Placed on PUP list
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Ricard (hip) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Ravens on Friday.
Ricard will open training camp on the sidelines as he continues to recover from the hip surgery he underwent in the offseason. The fullback is eligible to return to practice and play at any point heading into the preseason, with Baltimore's first exhibition set for Aug. 12 versus the Eagles.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Underwent surgery
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Ricard had offseason hip surgery and is expected to start training camp on the preseason PUP list, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Ricard appeared in all 17 games for the Ravens last season. Although best known for his blocking capabilities, he recorded a career-high seven rushing attempts for 16 yards last season, as well as 11 receptions on 13 targets for 64 yards, which were career highs as well. It's unknown if the veteran fullback is in danger of missing any of the regular season.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Targeted three times in loss
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Ricard recorded two receptions for 15 yards on three targets in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Jaguars.
Ricard remains one of the NFL's more heavily used fullbacks, as he's played at least 53 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps in each of the team's 11 games to date. Despite the significant playing time, Ricard is rarely much more than a dump-off target or occasional short-yardage option for the Ravens on the occasions he's not blocking. He's carried five times for 14 yards and has 10 receptions for 74 yards on the season but has yet to find the end zone.
