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Only four teams remain in the NFL postseason with three games left to play — including Sunday’s AFC and NFC championship games — and per usual this time of the year given the physical grind playing an NFL season, there are some key injuries.
The respective availabilities for Pro Bowlers Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and San Francisco 49ers do-it-all wide receiver Deebo Samuel are up in the air.
Below is an update on the league’s final four who are fighting for a spot in Super LVIII out in Las Vegas.
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Chiefs: DT Derrick Nnadi (tricep), WR Skyy Moore (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (hip, ankle); LB Willie Gay Jr. (neck), S Mike Edwards (concussion), G Joe Thuney (pec), G Trey Smith (illness), RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe), QB Blaine Gabbert (oblique), CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf). Ravens: TE Mark Andrews (ankle), CB Marlon Humphrey (calf), LB Del’Shawn Phillips (shoulder), WR Tylan Wallace (knee), CB Rock Ya-Sin (knee)
Andrews underwent ankle surgery on Nov. 21 following an injury he suffered in a Baltimore’s 34-20 win against the Cincinnati Bengals back in Week 11. He hasn’t played since, but he did practice every day last week: limited on Tuesday and practiced fully on Wednesday and Thursday. Andrews entered the divisional round as questionable, but he did not play. However, Andrews was again a full participant to begin this week heading into the AFC Championship and there’s optimism that he will be activated off injured reserve.
On top of potentially getting Andrews back on offense, the defense could get a boost with the return of their Pro Bowl safety. Humphrey hasn’t played since suffering a calf injury against the Miami Dolphins in Week 17, but was limited on Wednesday. The only player missing from Baltimore’s opening practice due to injury was receiver…
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Author : Garrett Podell
Publish date : 2024-01-24 22:56:22
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