Ravens place Rashod Bateman, Miles Boykin on injured reserve, receivers will miss at least three weeks

A primary cause to be optimistic in regards to the Baltimore Ravens in 2021 is their revamped extensive receiving corps. Whereas he has gained an MVP and brought his crew to the playoffs three years in a row, quarterback Lamar Jackson has by no means had an elite group of receivers. He must wait just a few weeks earlier than that new-look receiving corps is prepared, nevertheless, because the crew announced on Wednesday it had placed Rashod Bateman and Miles Boykin on injured reserve.

In response to NFL guidelines, each must miss not less than the primary three weeks of the season, however can return in Week 4 when the Ravens journey to Denver to tackle the Broncos. Bateman, who was chosen with the No. 27 general decide within the 2021 NFL Draft out of Minnesota, suffered a groin injury that required surgical procedure. Head coach John Harbaugh mentioned he’s anticipated again someday this month. As for Boykin, he’s coping with a hamstring problem. This comes on the heels of beginning operating again J.K. Dobbins being positioned on IR with a torn ACL. 

In good news for Baltimore, extensive receiver Marquise Brown returned to apply this week after lacking a month as a result of a hamstring damage. Nonetheless, the Ravens have simply 5 extensive receivers on the energetic roster now: Brown, Sammy Watkins, James Proche II, Devin Duvernay and Tylan Wallace. Brown returning is a optimistic growth, as he was the Ravens’ main receiver in 2020 with 58 catches for 769 yards and eight touchdowns. Whereas he struggled with drops, Brown and tight finish Mark Andrews have massive playmaking skill which can hopefully carry the offense by the early levels of the common season. 

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