Jackson resumes throwing
Duvernay, Humphrey limited in practice return
After wearing a protective sleeve over his right elbow at practice Wednesday, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back to normal Thursday.
The right-handed Jackson was a full participant in practice and threw without any apparent limitations during the halfhour period of practice open to reporters. He was listed as limited on Wednesday’s injury report after not throwing to receivers at practice, but he said he expected to play Sunday against the New England Patriots.
Jackson appeared to suffer the minor elbow injury after banging his arm against fullback Patrick Ricard late in the third quarter of the second half of the Ravens’ loss to the Miami Dolphins.
“He had a really good day, really dialed in on what we’re working on,” offensive coordinator Greg Roman said after practice Thursday. “Just another positive day for him, another step forward. He’s really on a pretty good trajectory right now, so we just have to stay with it.”
The Ravens got good injury news elsewhere Thursday. Every player on the team’s 53-man roster was available to practice, including wide receiver Devin Duvernay (concussion) and cornerback Marlon Humphrey (groin). Both missed Wednesday’s workout with injuries and were limited Thursday.
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and tight end Nick Boyle, who started the season getting Thursdays off as they worked their way back to full strength, also were at practice. Both were limited participants.
Tight end Isaiah Likely (groin), wide receiver James Proche II (groin), and cornerbacks Brandon Stephens (quadriceps) and Damarion “Pepe” Williams remain limited. Cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) was limited after getting a day off Wednesday.
Among Patriots players, starting wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee) and starting safety Kyle Dugger (knee) missed their second straight practice Thursday. Reserve defensive linemen Davon Godchaux (back) and DaMarcus Mitchell (knee), reserve inside linebacker Raekwon McMillan (thumb), and reserve defensive backs Cody Davis (calf ), Adrian Phillips (ribs) and Joshua Bledsoe (groin) were limited again.
Starting cornerback Jalen Mills (hamstring) also was limited Thursday after participating fully Wednesday.
DE Jason Pierre-Paul reportedly agrees to deal
The Ravens are bringing in outside help to bolster a thin group of pass rushers.
Free agent defensive end Jason PierrePaul has agreed to a one-year deal with Baltimore worth up to $5.5 million, according to the NFL Network. CBS Sports first reported the agreement Thursday.
Pierre-Paul, 33, has played the past four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording 2 ½ sacks, five quarterback hits and 31 tackles in 12 games in 2021 while battling a torn rotator cuff before having shoulder surgery in February. The three-time All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion reportedly visited the Ravens in June and again this week before agreeing to a deal, providing depth for a depleted defense.
Outside linebackers Tyus Bowser and David Ojabo are both recovering from torn Achilles tendons, and veteran Steven Means suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday’s 42-38 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Vince Biegel and Daelin Hayes are also on injured reserve. Justin Houston and Odafe Oweh entered the week as the Ravens’ only healthy edge rushers ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New England Patriots.
A first-round draft pick by the New York Giantsin2010,the6-foot-5,275-poundPierrePaulhassevenormoresacksinfiveofthepast six seasons. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2020,recording9½sacks,fourforcedfumbles andtwointerceptionstohelptheBuccaneers win their second Super Bowl title.
“We’re not trying to do anyone any favors here,” coach John Harbaugh said when asked Wednesday if the Ravens had plans to sign anyone. “We want guys who will come in and help us win right now.”