Kelly

Gregg

Good news for the Ravens rush defense and bad news for Priest Holmes.

The Ravens expect to have their run-stuffer back for their date with Priest Holmes Monday night.

Good news for Rudi Johnson owners. They will need all the help they can get on Sunday.

He will be evaluated on Monday.

It’s another injured starter for the banged-up Ravens. The defense shouldn’t be their problem, however.

Lewis criticized his defensive tackles earlier in the offseason for being too small. The coaching staff has told stalwart DT Kelly Gregg, “Make sure you’re eating three cheeseburgers,” to keep Lewis happy. Gregg has as many 100-tackle seasons as Lewis since 2003.

“I think he would like to come back and play,” said Crennel. “I think he likes the situation.” The Chiefs have shown interest in several veterans, including Aubrayo Franklin, but they’ve informed the free agents that no signing will occur until after next month’s draft.

Gregg hasn’t made an announcement, but the Oklahoman writes that he plans to go that route. Gregg earned a Super Bowl ring as a practice squad player on the 2000 Ravens squad, then spent the next decade as a top-notch run-plugger. The 35-year-old still holds value as a situational player should he reverse gear and opt for another season.

The Ravens offensive line, however, is missing two starters.

Gregg is expected to return to full participation later this month or in June after undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn labrum after the season ended. The Ravens now have Terrence Cody as insurance for the 33-year-old veteran.