Plans for Garrett
The Browns have one of the league’s best young defenders in defensive end Myles Garrett. Through three games, Garrett — the top pick in the 2017 draft — is second in the league with six sacks and eight quarterback hits.
In three games against the Ravens, Garrett has recorded 1.5 sacks and three quarterback hits.
“[The Browns] got a lot of guys that have been productive in the NFL,” offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. said, “just as far as [tackles for loss] and sacks and everything that they’re able to do from inside-out, the [defensive tackles] all the way out to the ends. They got a good amount of depth, too, so it’s going to be a big test for us.
“I’m sure [the Browns will] move [Garrett] around. I’m sure I’ll see him a little bit. I really don’t know what their plan is. I know that he does play both sides a little bit, so it’ll vary.”
Cleveland’s acquisition of Richardson and Vernon gives the Ravens what Harbaugh believes will be their hardest challenge of the season so far.
“Against the best pass rushers, you’re always going to use whatever tools you can, how you organize your protections and things like that to suck guys,” Harbaugh said. “This will be the best defensive front we’ve played yet, I’d say by a long way. This is one of the best defensive lines in football.”
Ingram paying dividends
have] given me some space, and [I have been] able to break some tackles and make some things happen.”
Ingram leads the league in rushing touchdowns and has the fourth-highest average in the NFL, adding a more dynamic element to the Ravens’ top rushing offense.
“We had high expectations for Mark coming in,” Harbaugh said. “It was a target for us in free agency and he came here and he’s excited to be here. He’s been a great leader, too.”
Injury report
Four Ravens missed practice Wednesday. Tight end Mark Andrews (foot), Jimmy Smith (knee), Thomas (non-injury related) and safety/special teams ace Brynden Trawick (elbow) did not participate.
Linebacker Otaro Alaka (hamstring) and cornerback Marlon Humphrey (hip) were limited in practice.
The Browns had seven players miss practice, including three starters in the secondary, safety Morgan Burnett (quad), cornerback Denzel Ward (hamstring) and rookie cornerback Greedy Williams (hamstring).
Beckham (hip) and starting safety Damarious Randall (concussion) were full participants.
Cleveland’s entire starting secondary did not play in the team’s 20-13 loss at home to the Rams due to injury but their backups held up, intercepting Jared Goff once and keeping him under 300 yards passing.