The Baltimore Ravens were nearly at full strength for their Wednesday practice, with just one player missing: Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers. Flowers, who suffered a knee sprain against the Cleveland Browns on January 4, has not returned to practice since and missed the Wild Card win over the Steelers.
Head Coach John Harbaugh addressed Flowers’ status earlier this week, leaving the door open for his potential return despite the lack of practice participation.
“Yes, that’s in ‘we’ll see mode,’” Harbaugh said. “[Zay Flowers] is working hard to get back, and we’ll see toward the end of the week if he’s practicing. And he can play without practicing – for sure – if he feels healthy enough and if it’s safe for him.”
Flowers has been a cornerstone of Baltimore’s offense this season, leading the team with:
His ability to stretch the field and create mismatches has made him one of Lamar Jackson’s most reliable targets.
While Flowers’ status remains uncertain, the Ravens can take solace in having 52 players fully available as they prepare for the Buffalo Bills. The team’s depth and versatility were on display in their Wild Card win, and they’ll likely need a similar team effort if Flowers is unavailable for the Divisional Round.
Zay Flowers’ absence remains a concern, but the Ravens’ near-complete attendance at practice is an encouraging sign as they gear up for their playoff showdown in Buffalo. The team’s ability to adapt and rely on their depth will be critical in overcoming any personnel challenges.
What do you think, Ravens fans? Can Baltimore thrive without Flowers, or will his absence be too significant to overcome? Let us know in the comments!