Ravens Final Injury Report Not Great News for Broncos in Week 9

The Denver Broncos-Baltimore Ravens final injury report just dropped.
Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Denver Broncos have a tough three-game stretch ahead of them, starting with the equally 5-3 Baltimore Ravens. We've been monitoring the injury report for the respective teams, especially considering that Baltimore's starting quarterback missed two days of practice, but we finally got some clarity on Friday.

With the Broncos and Ravens releasing their final Week 9 injury report, let's examine how the health chips have fallen for both squads, starting the the opponent.

Ravens

Out

  • Rasheen Ali | RB | Ankle
  • Brent Urban | DE | Concussion

Questionable

  • Keaton Mitchell | RB | Knee
  • Marlon Humphrey | CB | Knee
  • Travis Jones | DT | Ankle
  • Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | Knee

Full Go

  • Lamar Jackson | QB | Back/Knee
  • Arthur Maulet | CB | Neck
  • Broderick Washington | DT | Knee
  • Nate Wiggins | CB | Shoulder/Illness

Analysis: Indeed, after sitting out the first two days of practice, Jackson was a full participant in Friday's activities. It should come as no surprise, considering the two-time MVP hasn't missed a game due to health since 2022, but there was some concern surrounding his injuries.

No doubt, Jackson's clouded status didn't affect the Broncos' game-planning. The Broncos defense will be as ready as it can be for the former Heisman Trophy winner, but you have to wonder how much those back and knee injuries are slowing him down.

Keep an eye on Humphrey's status as Sunday inches closer. Listed as questionable, he's likely to play, but that would be a huge break for Denver considering how many Ravens defensive backs are banged up right now.

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Broncos

Out

  • P.J. Locke | S | Thumb
  • Delarrin Turner-Yell | S Knee

Full Go

  • Zach Allen | DE | NIR/Rest
  • Mike McGlinchey | OT | Knee
  • Alex Palczewski | OT | Ankle
  • Patrick Surtain II | CB | Ankle

Analysis: The Broncos are pretty healthy at the midway point, all things considered. Unfortunately, Locke will miss another game with that thumb injury, but Devon Key filled in admirably last week, albeit vs. an overmatched Bryce Young. Jackson is a different enchilada altogether.

The Broncos started the clock on Turner-Yell, who's missed the whole season thus far with a knee. If Locke were healthy, I'm not sure I'd see the point of bringing Turner-Yell back, but the team opening his return window, and the deadline decision thereof, implies that the team fears Locke could miss even more time. But not enough to justify injured reserve, where Turner-Yell has spent the 2024 campaign.

McGlinchey returned to practice on Friday as a full participant, as did his primary backup, Palczewski, which is comforting. The Broncos offense has looked night-and-day better since McGlinchey returned from IR in Week 7, so here's to hoping that he doesn't suffer any setbacks with that knee.


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Chad Jensen
CHAD JENSEN

Chad Jensen is the Founder of Mile High Huddle and creator of the wildly popular Mile High Huddle Podcast. Chad has been on the Denver Broncos beat since 2012 and is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.