Baltimore Ravens Could Welcome OT Ronnie Stanley Back vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Baltimore Ravens have been decimated by injuries on both sides of the ball early this season. Injuries to key players on both offense and defense have impacted games, but it's been felt more on the offensive side of the ball.
This week's injury report leading into the division matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers listed five offensive players, including offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley. He was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but missed practice on Friday and was officially marked as "questionable" for the game on Sunday.
“We know what this game means to us as a franchise and as a team. No one takes it lightly. We’re trying to get as much firepower out there as possible,” Stanley told reporters.
Ravens OT Ronnie Stanley
Stanley's participation would be welcomed considering Morgan Moses is also on the injury report and categorized as "doubtful" for the game. Both would be of great benefit in defending the pass rush of the Steelers' Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt, but having one back would be tremendous.
While Stanley has missed, fifth-year veteran Patrick Mekari has filled in at left tackle, while second-year pro Daniel Faalele has filled in nicely for Moses.
“They’ve done a great job,” Stanley said. “Credit to Pat for his commitment to his technique and everything [that] he’s done. There’s [been] a lot of times [when] he’s played at an All-Pro level. I’m just proud of everything he’s done.”
Stanley has had injury issues the past couple of seasons, missing 33 of the team's last 49 games.
“Definitely after the past couple of years, it’s always [been] difficult to miss games, but it could always be worse. I’m just happy I’m still here, able to come back this season and continue our Super Bowl run.”
