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Ravens Rookie Cornerback Bilhal Kone Sidelined for Season by Torn Knee Ligaments

Harbaugh confirmed Kone’s ACL and MCL tears will keep him on injured reserve all season, testing Baltimore’s secondary depth

Aug 7, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Bilhal Kone (31) is carted off the field after suffering an injury during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
Ravens cornerback Bilhal Kone lays on the ground after injuring his leg against the Colts. (Alex Brandon/AP)
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Aug 7, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (left) checks on Baltimore Ravens cornerback Bilhal Kone (31) who was injured on the play against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Overview

  • He collided with Colts receiver Ashton Dulin on a first-quarter pass breakup and went down with a non-contact knee injury that doctors have diagnosed as torn ACL and MCL.
  • Baltimore’s training staff stabilized his left leg with an air cast and carted him off the field, immediately ruling him out for the remainder of the preseason opener.
  • Head coach John Harbaugh announced postgame that the 23-year-old will miss the entire 2025 season and is expected to be placed on injured reserve.
  • Selected with the 178th overall pick out of Western Michigan, Kone had been competing for a roster spot amid a veteran-loaded cornerback room.
  • His season-ending injury shifts playing time onto established starters like Marlon Humphrey, Jaire Alexander and Nate Wiggins while the Ravens evaluate depth options.