Jonathan

Ogden

Great news for all the Ravnes offensive players, including Jamal Lewis.

The left tackle practiced all week and is ready to go.

He has also dropped the brace on his knee. He’ll be ready to go on Sunday.

Baltimore is just relieved the MCL sprain wasn’t more serious.

The Ravens may have to call up a practice squad player as a reserve if their Pro Bowler isn’t ready for Sunday.

Odgen’s hamstring injury should may keep him out next week too.

The team will wait until Wednesday to declare his status, but Odgen was on crutches Monday. The Ravens fear the hamstring injury could sideline him long term.

He’ll undergo an MRI today, but it looked serious. Ethan Brooks would step in for Ogden if he went down. The Ravens running game struggled without Ogden last time he was injured.

Head coach Brian Billick indicated Baltimore was preparing to play without Ogden.

Strangely, Ogden’s recent injury history may have helped Baltimore long-term. The two sides have been working on this deal for a long time, but Ogden’s recent injuries pushed the player to look for long-term secutity. Contract details to follow.