The Ravens’ offensive line took another hit Sunday, and this one came just as Baltimore had finally gotten its preferred setup back in place.
Andrew Vorhees was already inactive against the Bengals because of a foot injury, which opened the door for Cam Jurgens to make his Ravens debut at center after clearing the concussion protocol. For the first time since the trade, Baltimore had the line alignment it wanted. It didn’t stay intact for long.
Rookie guard Vega Ioane left in the first quarter after getting up slowly following a third-down catch by Zay Flowers. He had only just moved back to his natural spot at right guard with Jurgens back in the lineup. The Ravens later ruled him out with a knee injury.
Vega Ioane (knee) has been ruled out for the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 25, 2026
Ioane was first listed as questionable to return before the team made the final decision. Emery Jones Jr. stepped in at right guard, taking over the same role he had handled earlier this season when Ioane was forced to move inside.
Baltimore entered the game with Ioane carrying no injury designation on the final Week 7 practice report, making the setback even more abrupt.
The Ravens’ interior line has now dealt with injuries at nearly every spot this season, and Jones’ appearance marked the second time in recent weeks the team has had to reshuffle its front five during a game. The offense was moving the ball well on Ioane’s final drive, then bogged down in short-yardage situations after he went out.
The team should get a better sense of Ioane’s recovery in the coming days, when the severity of the knee injury becomes clearer.
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