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Colts’ Jack Doyle fined $10K for unnecessary roughness

Colts TE Jack Doyle was fined $10,815 for unnecessary roughness.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle was fined $10,815 for unnecessary roughness against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.

Though he wasn’t penalized for it, Doyle was seen pushing Ravens cornerback Tavon Young’s head after a play was already over. Young retaliated by shoving Doyle and was penalized but not fined.

Even Ravens safety DeShon Elliott took to Twitter to defend his teammate.

The move was extremely uncharacteristic by Doyle, who is mostly a reserved player. There is a bit of history, though, from the 2020 season when Elliott delivered a cheap shot to Doyle’s helmet that wound up forcing him from the game.

Elliott was fined for the hit on Doyle, who was a defenseless receiver on a throw over the middle.

It isn’t clear if that played a role in Doyle’s head push of Young, but he’ll be slapped with a hefty fine for it.

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Ravens release first injury report for Week 6 matchup vs. Chargers

The Ravens released their first injury report of the week ahead of their Week 6 matchup with the Chargers

The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6 of the 2021 season. It should be a very entertaining game as both Baltimore and Los Angeles boast 4-1 record through the first five games of the year and have extremely talented rosters on both sides of the football.

On Wednesday the Ravens released their first injury report of the week leading up to their matchup against Los Angeles. Baltimore held a walk-through practice, so the report reflects an estimation of how players would have participated if the team had practiced in a normal fashion.

Safeties DeShon Elliott (quad) and Geno Stone (thigh) would have been limited participants, beginning this week like they had left off last week. Offensive lineman Alejandro Villanueva (knee) also would have been limited, but he was able to suit up in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts.

In terms of who didn’t practice, offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (ankle) wouldn’t have suited up, and the same goes for Sammy Watkins (thigh). Outside linebacker Pernell McPhee got a rest day.

4 key things to know about Chargers’ Week 6 opponent: Ravens

Highlighting important things to know about the Chargers’ opponent ahead of Week 6.

Following a victory over the Browns, the Chargers are set to take on the Ravens in hopes of picking up their fourth-straight win and sitting atop the AFC conference on Sunday, Oct. 17 at 10:00 am PT.

Here are four key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the Week 6 bout:

Lamar is legit

Justin Herbert is among the front-runners for MVP, but Lamar Jackson is right up there with him. Without his left tackle, first-round pick wide receiver, and top three running backs, Jackson leads the NFL in yards per completion (13.6). In addition, he’s averaging a career-best 303.3 passing yards per game and is gaining over six yards per carry. Jackson’s skill set and talent are remarkable, as he has a great arm, is a naturally gifted thrower, can run, can extend plays, and sees the field well, which makes him challenging to plan for properly.

Meet the pass-catching triplet

Jackson has flourished as a passing threat, thanks to wide receivers Marquise Brown, Sammy Watkins, and tight end Mark Andrews. Brown leads the Ravens with 451 yards and has scored five touchdowns. Andrews has amassed 400 yards (most among TEs) on 29 catches. Watkins, who is questionable for this weekend’s game, has totaled 292 yards on 18 receptions.

Susceptible against the pass

The Ravens have proven to be threats when airing it out. Defending the pass, on the other hand, is one of the team’s weaknesses. Baltimore allows 315 passing yards per game (29th) and 8.3 yards per pass (26th). In addition, the team has been without starting cornerback Marcus Peters and free safety DeShon Elliott. Missed tackles have also been attributed to their woes, which is why running backs have found success in the passing game.

Rising rookie

The Chargers have a contender for Defensive Rookie of the Year in cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., and the Ravens happen to have one of their own. Edge defender Odafe Oweh has arguably been the team’s top defensive playmaker this. He has three sacks and two forced fumbles in five games so far, and he leads all NFL rookies in quarterback pressures with 18.

Ravens S Deshon Elliott sticks up for CB Tavon Young on Twitter

Ravens safety DeShon Elliott stuck up for cornerback Tavon Young on Twitter

The Baltimore Ravens were able to come back from 19 points down in the late-third quarter and defeat the Indianapolis Colts 31-25 in a thrilling Week 5 contest. Baltimore looked sluggish for the first three quarters, but ended up fighting until the end, moving to 4-1 on the 2021 season.

It was a game that was filled with mistakes for the Ravens, one of which almost cost them the contest. Cornerback Tavon Young was flagged for a personal foul penalty with 18 seconds left in the fourth quarter, as he shoved Indianapolis tight end Jack Doyle to the ground. However, Young’s reaction was warranted, as Doyle pushed the cornerback’s head into the field after the play.

Officials usually only see the second guy on sequences like the one between Doyle and Young. Even though it should have absolutely been Doyle who received the penalty, Young can’t react like he did if he wants to help the Ravens win football games. The cornerback owned up to his mistake after the game.

Many around Baltimore are furious with what Doyle did, and rightfully so. One of the people who took exception was Ravens safety DeShon Elliott, who defended Young with a message on Twitter, making it very clear that the tight end’s actions will not be tolerated.

The Baltimore organization is one big family, and sticking up for one another is a big part of what they do. The team stands by each other through thick and thin, and Elliott’s tweet only further shows how great the Ravens’ culture is.

Ravens announce inactives for Week 5 matchup vs. Colts

The Ravens announced their inactives for their Week 5 matchup against the Colts

The Baltimore Ravens are all set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 of the 2021 season. Baltimore is looking to improve to 4-1 on the year, while Indianapolis will try to pick up their second win of the season.

Both teams are dealing with a plethora of injuries. While the Ravens have responded well, the Colts have struggled a bit to make up lost production. Ahead of the game, Baltimore announced their inactives list that includes just four players in offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley, linebacker Josh Bynes, and safeties Deshon Elliott and Geno Stone.

Stanley was ruled out for the contest on Saturday, so his appearance on the inactives list isn’t a surprise whatsoever. Both Elliott and Stone practiced in a limited fashion on Saturday, but both will be held out as they continue to heal. Bynes had been active over the last few weeks, but will sit on Monday night.

Ravens release final injury report ahead of Week 5 matchup vs. Colts

The Ravens released their final injury report ahead of their Week 5 matchup with the Colts

The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in a Week 5 matchup that could be better than many anticipate. Baltimore comes into the game boasting a 3-1 record, while Indianapolis has underachieved by a lot of standards, going 1-3 through four weeks.

Both teams have dealt with plenty of injuries so far during the 2021 season, and will be missing key contributors in this game. While the Ravens have been the unluckiest team in the NFL in that regard, the Colts aren’t far behind. Baltimore released their final injury report ahead of their game against the Colts, with only one player being ruled out initially.

Tackle Ronnie Stanley will miss his fourth-straight game as he continues to recover from the ankle injury that he suffered during the 2020 season. His replacement at left tackle in Alejandro Villanueva is questionable with a knee injury, but his return to practice at least bodes well for his chances to play on Monday.

Safeties DeShon Elliott (quad) and Geno Stone (thigh) are both questionable leading up to the contest. Elliott missed Baltimore’s Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos, but his return in Week 5 would be great news for the Ravens’ defense. Stone provides Baltimore with good safety depth, so his availability is something to watch.

Rounding out the injury report on Saturday were three veterans getting rest days in wide receiver Sammy Watkins, defensive tackle Calais Campbell, and outside linebacker Pernell McPhee.

The Colts ruled four players out for Monday night, with one more being questionable.

Ravens release first injury report for Week 5 matchup vs. Colts

The Ravens released their first injury report of Week 5 ahead of their matchup with the Indianapolis Colts

The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 of the 2021 season. Baltimore has gotten off to an impressive start so far, putting together a 3-1 record over the course of the first month of the year. However, what makes the Ravens’ start even more impressive is the fact that the team has dealt with a massive amount of injuries in such a short amount of time.

On Thursday, Baltimore released their first injury report ahead of their contest with Indianapolis. Compared to injury reports of past weeks, the list is quite short, but there are still a few key contributors who weren’t able to practice.

The big positive takeaway from the Ravens’ Thursday injury report is the fact that safety DeShon Elliott returned to practice in limited fashion after missing Baltimore’s Week 4 matchup with the Detroit Lions. If he’s able to return in Week 5 it would provide a big boost to the Ravens’ defense.

Both Week 1 starting tackles in Ronnie Stanley and Alejandro Villanueva did not participate in practice on Thursday. Stanley has missed the last few weeks as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he suffered during the 2020 season, while Villanueva left Week 4 with a knee injury. Head coach John Harbaugh did say Villanueva’s injury wasn’t serious.

Rounding out the injury report, safety Geno Stone didn’t practice with a thigh injury, while both outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Jimmy Smith got rest days.

Ravens release Thursday injury report ahead of Week 3 matchup vs. Lions

The Ravens released their Thursday injury report ahead of their Week 3 game with the Detroit Lions

Injuries have been a key storyline for the Baltimore Ravens so far during the 2021 season. The team has seen 15 players go on injured reserve with some sort of ailment, and even more contributors are dealing with injuries that have held them out of practice or even forced them out of games.

On Thursday, Baltimore released their injury report ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Many of the faces from the first injury report of the week remained, but there was an interesting new addition to the list in quarterback Lamar Jackson, who missed practice with what the team describes as an illness.

Before the official injury report was released, many began speculating that Jackson’s absence was related to his flip into the end zone during Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jackson seemingly joked about his hip being sore on Wednesday, so many took that and ran with it. However, the quarterback looks to just be sick, and appears to not be in any danger of missing Sunday’s game against Detroit.

It’s a good sign that both defensive lineman Brandon Williams and cornerback Tavon Young were able to return to practice on a limited basis. Wide receiver Marquise Brown missed his second straight day of practice with an ankle injury, but he will most likely be good to go for Week 3 if he’s able to turn in at least a limited session on Friday.

DeShon Elliott also missed his second straight day of practice as he deals with a concussion. He will need to pass the NFL’s concussion protocol before returning to practice, and might not be able to suit up on Sunday unless he’s able to pass the series of tests by Friday. Unless offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and Derek Wolfe are able to return to practice on Friday, it appears that both will miss Sunday’s game against Detroit, as both are dealing with injuries that have forced them to miss at least one game so far during 2021.

Jimmy Smith and Daelin Hayes could both be in line to play their first game of the regular season on Sunday, as both were limited in practice on Thursday.

Ravens release first injury report ahead of Week 3 matchup vs. Lions

The Ravens released their first injury report ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Detroit Lions

The Baltimore Ravens picked up a massive win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 of the 2021 season. It was a thrilling victory for Baltimore, as they saw their offensive and defensive units step up when it mattered, as both came up with big plays to secure the big win.

Despite coming off of an emotional victory, the Ravens have pivoted quickly to their Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Many expect Baltimore to come out with an easy win, but the Ravens can’t underestimate Detroit or else they could fall into a trap.

Baltimore released their first injury report ahead of Week 3, and the list has many key contributors on it.

There will be more known about the status of the players who appeared on Wednesday’s injury report as the week goes on, but for now there are a few players to watch closely. Elliot, Williams and Young all left the Ravens’ Week 2 win early with injuries, so hopefully each player will be able to recover fully by Sunday afternoon. Stanley missed Week 2 as he continues to recover from his ankle injury so his practice participation should tell a lot about whether he will play in Week 3.

Wolfe and Smith have missed the first two games of the 2021 season, and it seems like Smith is closer to a return than Wolfe. However, either player being available for Week 3 would be a big boost to Baltimore’s defense.

Ravens S DeShon Elliott out for remainder of Week 2 with concussion

The Ravens will be missing a key contributor on defense for the remainder of Week 2 against the Chiefs

The Baltimore Ravens have been dealing with a massive amount of injuries over the last month. The team has seen multiple key contributors be lost for the season or for multiple weeks, which has drastically changed the personnel that the team has had to work with so far.

In the latest piece of injury news for the Ravens, safety DeShon Elliott will miss the remainder of Baltimore’s Week 2 matchup with a concussion, which is another huge blow to the Ravens’ defense. Baltimore’s official Twitter account tweeted out the news.

Elliott being out makes Baltimore even more thin in the secondary, with cornerbacks Marcus Peters, Jimmy Smith, and Chris Westry also unavailable. The team will most likely have to use rookie defensive back Brandon Stephens in Elliot’s place, with potentially Geno Stone and Ar’Darius Washington stepping up as well.