Ravens Manage Veteran Injuries Ahead of Season Opener

With the Baltimore Ravens' season opener against the Buffalo Bills just a week away, head coach John Harbaugh provided updates on the status of several injured and ailing players during the team's first practice of the week.

The two most prominent names Harbaugh discussed were cornerback Jaire Alexander and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, both of whom did not participate in Monday's practice. According to reports, Alexander has not practiced in over a week since August 9th, as the team takes a cautious approach to managing his knee issue, which he has been dealing with for a few years.

Similarly, Harbaugh revealed that the 33-year-old Hopkins is also being held out of practice for "precautionary measures" related to his knee. The coach emphasized that these are not serious concerns, but rather routine maintenance procedures for veteran players.

Both Alexander and Hopkins were signed by the Ravens this offseason to add depth and experience to their respective position groups. The team is taking a proactive approach to ensuring these key players are healthy and ready for the regular season, rather than risking further injury during the preseason.

While the Ravens are dealing with some minor injury concerns, Harbaugh assured that neither Alexander nor Hopkins is in jeopardy of missing the season opener against the Bills on Sunday Night Football.