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Ravens Rule Out Isaiah Likely and Patrick Ricard for Bills Opener as Jaire Alexander Cleared and Bills Put Tyler Bass on IR

Baltimore plans to lean on Mark Andrews with Charlie Kolar stepping into a larger role as depth tight end options are weighed.

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Ravens’ Patrick Ricard, left, beats Broncos’ Kwon Alexander, right, for a touchdown catch in the third quarter. The Ravens defeated the Broncos 41-10 at M&T Bank Stadium. (Staff)
Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard (42) warms up before playing against the New York Giants in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Overview

  • Tight end Isaiah Likely has been ruled out after August foot surgery and did not practice, though he worked on a side field Friday.
  • Fullback Patrick Ricard is out with a calf injury and has not practiced since Aug. 14, narrowing Baltimore’s heavy-package options.
  • Only Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar are healthy at tight end, and coaches signaled Kolar will see increased snaps per Todd Monken.
  • The Ravens could elevate Zaire Mitchell-Paden at tight end or rookie Lucas Scott at fullback from the practice squad for Sunday.
  • Cornerback Jaire Alexander carries no injury designation and is set for his Ravens debut, while Buffalo placed kicker Tyler Bass on IR and will use Matt Prater, with CB Tre’Davious White listed as doubtful.