The Baltimore Ravens dodged a scare with Zay Flowers almost as quickly as it arrived.
Flowers was shaken up during Monday’s training camp practice after colliding with Jaylinn Hawkins on a route, but the concern didn’t last long. By Tuesday, he was back on the field, with ESPN’s Jamison Hensley reporting that the receiver was dealing with a quad contusion. Video from practice showed Flowers in full pads and catching passes from a member of Baltimore’s coaching staff.
Head coach Jesse Minter didn’t seem especially worried after Monday’s session, and his comments lined up with the quick turnaround.
“I feel good that he'll be back out here being Zay here really soon,” Minter said on Monday.
For Ravens fans, seeing Flowers back out there had to be a relief, especially after the big payday he just landed. Baltimore signed him to a $140 million extension on August 4th, keeping him under contract through the 2031 season.
That deal came on the back of Flowers’ best pro season yet. In 2025, he posted 86 catches for 1,211 receiving yards and five touchdowns during the regular season.
The extension also tells you exactly how Baltimore views him: as a centerpiece of the passing game. Flowers is expected to work as the primary option alongside Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews.
Still, his role could look a little different in 2026. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is now running the offense, and the young OC could bring major schematic changes with him.
However it looks, Flowers is set to be a major part of what Baltimore does next. The Ravens open the regular season on the road against the Colts, with kickoff set for 1PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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