The Ravens caught a scare at training camp when Zay Flowers went down with a quad injury, but the latest word out of Baltimore sounds reassuring.
Head coach Jesse Minter offered an upbeat update on the wideout’s status, saying, “I feel good that he'll be back out here being Zay here really soon,” per Sam Cohn of the Baltimore Sun.
That’s welcome news for a team that just committed big money to Flowers. His new extension arrived only days before the injury, locking in Baltimore’s belief that he’s their top receiver for the long haul. The size of the deal surprised some fans, but the message from the Ravens was clear: Flowers is the guy they want leading the passing game.
For now, it’s still not known how much time Flowers might miss. Even so, the early read is that the injury does not appear to be serious, which matters with the season closing in fast.
There’s also another young receiver turning heads in camp. Rookie Ja'Kobi Lane has drawn attention so far and could carve out a regular role in the Ravens’ rotation this year. That’s especially notable for a position group that has been inconsistent at best during Lamar Jackson’s run as the starting quarterback.
If Flowers stays on track and Lane keeps flashing, Baltimore’s receiver room could look a lot different this season.
The Ravens are trying to put a rough 2025 behind them after missing the playoffs despite rallying from a brutal start. Their new season begins September 13 on the road against the Indianapolis Colts at 1:00 pm ET.
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