Likely secured his lone target for 12 yards in Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans.
Likely's catch against the Texans on Sunday was his first of the season. The 25-year-old tight end played 23 of the Ravens' 43 offensive snaps, just behind Mark Andrews (25). Andrews led all tight ends in both receptions (2) and targets (3). With Cooper Rush operating as Baltimore's starting quarterback as Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is sidelined, the offense struggled to get much going in the contest. If Rush continues to start, the potential success of all Baltimore pass catchers is capped until Jackson returns. With that said, Likely should continue to play significant snaps but faces an uphill battle for consistent opportunities. The Coastal Carolina product will have his next chance to take a step forward in the Ravens' offense in a Week 6 matchup against the Rams.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Not targeted in season debut
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Likely failed to draw a target in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.
Making his season debut after missing the Ravens' first three games while recovering from foot surgery, Likely played 25 of the Ravens' offensive snaps Sunday, just behind fellow tight end Mark Andrews (30). Though the 25-year-old Likely was a non-factor in Baltimore's aerial attack, Andrews drew a team-leading eight targets in the contest. Likely should certainly see his role grow as he gets acclimated coming off the injury, but his chances of making an impact Week 5 versus Houston could be inhibited with starting quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) at risk of missing the contest.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Active versus Chiefs
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Likely (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Likely, who underwent a procedure during training camp to address a small fracture in his foot, missed the Ravens' first three games, but after upgrading to full practice participation Friday, the tight end was deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. In his return to the mix against Kansas City, Likely will bolster a Baltimore TE corps that also includes Mark Andrews -- who is on the heels of recording a 6-91-2 line on six targets Week 3 -- and Charlie Kolar. In that context, it remains to be seen what Likely's volume will be out of the gate, but as the season progresses, there should opportunities for both Andrews and Likely to produce in Baltimore's offense.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: In line for season debut
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Likely (foot) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game at Kansas City, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
After missing the first three contests of the campaign due to his recovery from foot surgery, Likely is poised for his first game action since Jan. 11, 2025 following a full practice Friday. His status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but Likely is expected to play second fiddle to fellow tight end Mark Andrews while he gets eased back in following a long layoff.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Full practice, but questionable
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Likely (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs after being deemed a full practice participant Friday.
That Likely upgraded to full participation bodes well for his chances of making his regular-season debut this weekend, but coach John Harbaugh fell short of predicting that Friday, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, with the coach saying, "He looks good to me. We'll just have to see if it's the best thing for us on Sunday, and we haven't really decided that yet." If Likely is in uniform against Kansas City, he'd bolster a TE corps that also includes Mark Andrews (who logged a 6-91-2 line on six targets Week 3) and Charlie Kolar, a scenario that doesn't ensure high volume for Likely out of the gate.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Another limited practice Thursday
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Likely (foot) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, offensive coordinator Todd Monken noted Thursday of Likely, "Hopefully we get (him) back this week. He adds another tool for us." The tight end has missed the Ravens' first three games this season while recovering from foot surgery, but his continued ability to practice -- albeit in a limited capacity -- has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Logs limited practice
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Likely (foot) was deemed a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice.
Per Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, coach John Harbaugh said earlier Wednesday that he hopes to have Likely -- who has missed the Ravens' first three games -- back in uniform Sunday against the Chiefs. In such a scenario, Likely would bolster a TE corps that was led in Week 3 by Mark Andrews, who caught all six of his targets for 91 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-30 loss to the Lions on Monday night.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Week 4 Waiver Priority List
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Likely (foot) has missed the first three games of the season, but he could be ready for Week 4 at Kansas City. Given his upside, Likely could emerge as a weekly starter in all leagues sooner rather than later. He's worth stashing in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Not playing Monday
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Likely (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lions.
Likely will miss a third consecutive contest to begin the campaign as he continues his recovery from foot surgery that he underwent in the early stages of training camp. He was able to string together three limited practices this week, suggesting that his conditioning has improved. In the end, though, Likely will set his sights on a Week 4 showdown at Kansas City for his season debut.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Officially limited at practice
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Likely (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Likely is practicing for the second time since he underwent left foot surgery in late July, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, and the Baltimore Banner reports that the tight end said Wednesday his return is coming "very soon." It looks as though Likely could have a chance to make his regular-season debut Monday versus the Lions, though in order to avoid an injury designation for Week 3 he'll almost certainly need to upgrade to full reps at practice Friday and/or Saturday. Once cleared to retake the field, Likely will join Mark Andrews atop Baltimore's tight end depth chart.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Likely (foot) has missed the first two games of the season, but he's starting to increase his activity level in practice and could be ready for Week 3 against Detroit. Given his upside -- and Mark Andrew's struggles with two catches for 7 yards on four targets in two games -- Likely could emerge as a weekly starter in all leagues sooner rather than later. He's worth stashing in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Increasing activity level
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Likely (foot) was in uniform and doing a workout in front of members of the Ravens athletic training and medical staffs Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Zrebiec adds that Likely has "definitely upped his activity level," but at this stage it doesn't look like the tight end will be available Sunday against the Browns. In the event that he's officially ruled out later Friday, Likely would then presumably target a potential return to game action Monday, Sept. 22 against the Lions.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Still yet to practice this season
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Likely (foot) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Likely has yet to practice since having surgery to repair a fracture in his foot which he suffered in late July. He's trending toward a second consecutive absence to begin the 2025 campaign. Mark Andrews failed to capitalize on Likely's absence in Week 1, posting only one catch for five yards against the Bills, but Andrews looks set to work as the clear top option among Baltimore's tight ends again when the Ravens host the Browns in Week 2.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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Likely (foot) didn't play in Week 1 at Buffalo, but it appears like he's close to a return to action. It's time to stash him if you have an open roster spot, and he could emerge as the No. 1 tight end in Baltimore sooner rather than later. Andrews had a quiet game against the Bills with one catch for 5 yards on one target, and Likely could prove to be the top playmaker at the position in Baltimore right away. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB in all leagues.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Not practicing Monday
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Likely (foot) didn't participate in Monday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Hensley previously noted that GM Eric DeCosta said that the Ravens expect Likely -- who suffered a small fracture in his foot in late July -- "back in the early part of the season." It remains to be seen whether a Week 1 return could be in play, but added context regarding Likely's status will be provided no later than Wednesday, when Baltimore's first official practice/injury report of the season is posted.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Dodges IR to start year
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The Ravens didn't place Likely (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Likely hasn't practiced since late July and is considered uncertain for Week 1 after summer surgery, but he apparently has a shot to be ready at some point in September. An absence could free up more targets and snaps for a slew of teammates, including tight ends Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar and depth receivers DeAndre Hopkins (knee) and Devontez Walker.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Needs surgery, could make Week 1
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Likely (foot/ankle) will undergo surgery this week to address a broken bone in his foot sustained during Tuesday's practice, and he is expected to face a six-week recovery timetable, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Likely has avoided a long-term injury, but his expected recovery timetable will brush up closely against Week 1, with the Ravens set to open the regular season on the road against Buffalo on Sept. 7. In the meantime, Mark Andrews will continue to operate as the Ravens' top tight end, with the potential to handle a higher allotment of snaps early in the season. As he enters Year 4, Likely boasts enough familiarity with Baltimore's offensive scheme to downplay the severity of having to miss the majority of training camp, but it's possible he could have to be ramped up early in 2025 even if he's cleared to suit up Week 1.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Leaves practice on cart
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Likely (foot/ankle) was carted off the field near the end of Tuesday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Per Giana Han of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, Likely was grabbing his left foot/ankle area and punching the ground following a 1-on-1 rep with safety Sanoussi Kane. Likely wasn't able to put much weight on his left leg as he made his way to team facilities. The severity of the injury won't be known until the fourth-year tight end undergoes testing.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Stellar showing in playoff defeat
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Likely brought in four of five targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-25 divisional-round loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Likely led the Ravens in receiving yards on the evening while delivering a spectacular diving touchdown reception with 1:33 remaining to bring Baltimore within a two-point conversion of tying the Bills and likely forcing overtime. Prior to that, the third-year pro posted 39- and five-yard grabs on the Ravens' opening possession to help set up the first touchdown of the game. Likely recorded 126 receiving yards over Baltimore's two-week postseason run following a regular season during which he generated a career-best 42-477-6 line on 58 targets across 16 games. Likely is due to play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, but the combination of his ascension this past season and Mark Andrews' age should result in the former receiving an offer for an extension this offseason.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Gains 38 yards Saturday
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Likely caught three of five targets for 38 yards in Saturday's 35-10 win over the Browns.
Likely finished third in targets for the Ravens on Saturday while tying his highest yardage total since Week 13. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the talented backup failed to hit pay dirt, which ended his touchdown streak at two games. Likely finishes the regular season with new career bests in receptions (42), receiving yards (474) and touchdowns (six). The Ravens will now prepare for either the Chargers or the Steelers in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
