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Neither are T Ronnie Stanley (ankle) or CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) — Baltimore’s defense should at least feel a little more NFL-quality than they were last week against the Texans. The Roquan Smith-shaped hole at linebacker will be a challenge to overcome. Hamilton, Humphrey, and Stanley each wound up missing just one game with their respective injuries.

Hamilton practiced for the first time since getting in a limited session last Wednesday. The versatile 24-year-old safety is a key piece on the back end of the struggling Ravens’ secondary and would be a vital addition back to the defense if he returns against the Rams in Week 6. Also practicing was LT Ronnie Stanley (ankle). Both Hamilton and Stanley are cornerstone starters at their respective positions and their potential returns would boost a Ravens team that is off to a disappointing 1-4 start this season.

He got in two limited practices on Thursday and Friday, marking him as likely on the optimistic side of questionable ahead of Week 5’s game versus the Texans. Stanley left Week 4’s game midway through with the injury and Joe Noteboom replaced him at tackle. Noteboom would be in line for more work against the Texans if Stanley doesn’t play.

Stanley was sidelined on Wednesday after trying unsuccessfully to play through the ankle injury in Week 4 against the Chiefs. Ravens C Tyler Linderbaum (calf) continued practicing after getting in a limited section yesterday. The Ravens need their offensive line starters on the field this week to protect pocket-passing backup QB Cooper Rush, with starting QB Lamar Jackson expectedly sidelined by a hamstring injury. They face the Texans’ potent pass rush this weekend.

Stanley attempted to play through the ankle issue in Week 4 but left after just 16 snaps. Joe Noteboom took his spot in the lineup. With Lamar Jackson likely out for Week 5, the Ravens might be better off resting Stanley for a week or two so he is good to go when Baltimore’s superstar quarterback is back under center.

Team reporter Jeff Zrebiec believes “Likely has a very good chance of making his season debut Sunday” after practicing in full on Friday. In June, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said he wants to see Likely be “an All-Pro” this season. The team has handled Likely’s recovery smartly, so they are unlikely to throw caution to the wind. He can only be started as a boom-bust TE2 against the Chiefs. He should be rostered everywhere. Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley (ankle), OLB Kyle Van Noy (hamstring) and NT Travis Jones (knee) are all questionable. Ravens FB Patrick Ricard (calf), DT Broderick Washington (ankle) and DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) have been ruled out. Madubuike leads the team with 10 quarterback pressures and two sacks despite sitting out in Week 3. Madubuike, Washington and Jones anchor Baltimore’s 3-4 defense. Patrick Mahomes should be very comfortable in the pocket this week.

Ricard has not practiced the entire season and continues to be held out of practice with a calf issue. The Ravens had not placed him on injured reserve, but the injury seems to be a lengthier issue than expected. Ricard is a key part of the Ravens’ blocking schemes, which have struggled at times without the 31-year-old. Also out was OT Ronnie Stanley (ankle). The Ravens are banged-up in the trenches heading into Week 4 against the Chiefs.

One of the game’s top tackles is now being paid as such, with the $20 million average annual value placing him in the top 10 at the position. Baltimore entered the offseason confident they could re-sign their stud tackle, making good on the promise made earlier this year. Even so, Stanley played a full schedule for the first time in his career in 2024. The deal includes a massive $44 million in guaranteed money over the next three seasons.

The Patriots desperately need tackle help and this draft class, per Graff, looks ill-prepared to deliver it. Graff posits Ronnie Stanley as New England’s “No.1 target,” but both Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh appeared confident that they’d keep Stanley at the NFL Combine. Robinson, who was traded to the Vikings at the deadline to replace the injured Christian Darrisaw, has prototype size and speed for a left tackle. He also has played for former Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone, who is on New England’s coaching staff. Robinson’s raw numbers (8.7 percent pressure rate and 52 total pressures allowed) were not impressive last year, but it appears familiarity could help send him to New England.

DeCosta mentioned that the Ravens are meeting with Stanley’s agents this week. Stanley entered the 2024 season coming off years of injury-related struggles. He played 31 games in the four seasons prior to 2024. Things finally broke in his favor last year and he played a full season for the first time in his career. Stanley also earned his first Pro Bowl nod since 2019. If the Ravens only want to keep Stanley around on a short-term basis, the franchise tag is also an option, though it would be a last resort for the front office. Either way, expect the Ravens to do their best to keep him around.