The Ravens waived cornerback Kevon Seymour on Thursday, which in and of itself wasn’t a significant transaction — the 29-year-old had performed simply 13 defensive snaps, although he was a stalwart on particular groups. The resolution was telling, nonetheless, concerning the state of Baltimore’s once-depleted secondary.
Eight video games in, the Ravens (6-2) are close to the healthiest they’ve been all yr after struggling a glut of accidents through the preseason and thru the primary few weeks of the common season.
They took one other step ahead with the return of 4 gamers to follow Thursday, as broad receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder), working again Gus Edwards (toe), left deal with Ronnie Stanley (shoulder) and outdoors linebacker Odafe Oweh (ankle/knee) have been all full contributors in Owings Mills after not one of the 4 practiced Wednesday.
Running again Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) and security Daryl Worley (shoulder) have been additionally full contributors for a second straight day, whereas security Marcus Williams (hamstring) was restricted for the second day in a row.
“Definitely feeling better,” mentioned Beckham, who missed two video games earlier this season with an ankle harm and suffered a abdomen contusion final week towards the Arizona Cardinals. “I still think that there’s only been a few games where we really put it all together. Other than that, it’s just been finding ways to win, being a resilient team. Next man stepping up. It’s just a good testament to our team.”
The solely gamers who have been absent on the penultimate session of the week forward of Sunday’s showdown with the Seattle Seahawks at M&T Bank Stadium have been cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (sickness), proper deal with Morgan Moses (shoulder) and backup guard Ben Cleveland (sickness).
As for Seymour’s departure, he’s topic to waivers, opening the door for an additional staff to say him. It additionally means there’s an open spot on the 53-man roster, which maybe shall be stuffed by Worley, who has been activated from injured reserve after lacking the previous 4 video games.
The Ravens parting methods with Seymour, for now no less than, additionally speaks to their depth and confidence within the secondary, notably with the emergence of security Geno Stone, whose 5 interceptions lead the NFL, and cornerback Brandon Stephens, who has continued to play nicely after initially filling in for Marlon Humphrey as he labored his approach again from ankle surgical procedure.
“We believe in depth; we do believe in building a deep roster,” coach John Harbaugh mentioned earlier this week. “It’s one thing that’s been fairly evident in all probability over the past many, a few years, and so we’ve been in a position to climate [the] totally different challenges which have occurred. Even in the previous few years the place we have been hit actually onerous with some challenges, and we nonetheless put guys on the market that play onerous and play nicely.
“So, yes getting healthier is a big thing. It’s still day to day, week to week, but those guys coming back, I’m excited to see how ready they are to go.”
For the Seahawks, broad receiver DK Metcalf (hip), linebacker Bobby Wagner (NIR/relaxation) and guards Damien Lewis (ankle/sickness) and Anthony Bradford (ankle) didn’t follow Thursday. Wide receiver Tyler Lockett (hamstring) and security Jamal Adams (relaxation/knee) have been restricted after not working towards Wednesday, whereas beginning linebacker Boye Mafe (shoulder) was restricted for a second straight day.
Starting guard Phil Haynes (calf) and security Jerrick Reed II (shoulder) each totally practiced after being restricted a day earlier.
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