Baltimore Ravens: Several Players Making Headlines at Minicamp

There is plenty of noise coming out of Baltimore Ravens mandatory workouts as they move forward to the start of training camp next month.

This will go down as an offseason to remember for Baltimore Ravens fans. A lot has changed since we sawRyan Mallettgoing up againstA.J. McCarronand the Cincinnati Bengals in the regular season finale.

The Ravens finished a season in which they finished 5-11, due to many heartbreaking losses in the fourth quarter and having more injuries than any other team. General ManagerOzzie Newsomeand the rest of the front office decided they would overhaul the roster to turn things around.

Some big names are gone such asKelechi OsemeleandDaryl Smith. They addedEric Weddle,Mike Wallace,Ben WatsonandJerraud Powersin free agency.

The Ravens also made news bywearing full pads in a rookie minicamp practice. They wereforced to cancel a portion of their organized team activitiesand paid some hefty fines because of it.

The news has not stopped there.

The Ravens finished their mandatory minicamp on Thursday, and there is still plenty going at the Under Armour Performance Center. Let’s take a look at some of the headlines:

Breshad PerrimanInjury

The Ravens got fantastic news when they learned thatPerriman would not need to miss the entire season due to another knee injury. He did visit Dr. James Andrews and had a minor procedure done, but should be ready by the start of the regular season.

That’s huge news for the Ravens because they need their playmaker to get on the field. It’s important for Perriman because there were reports that he was upset about potentially missing another season. Everyone gets their wish now.

Eugene MonroeReleased

It was rumored all offseason that he would be on the way out. It’s finally happened. The team didn’t agree with his stance on marijuana, but more importantly, he couldn’t stay on the field.

The decision puts a lot of pressure of Ronnie Stanley and the Ravens front office. This move needs to work orJoe Flaccocould be hobbling off the field again this season.

Joe Flacco Update

Speaking of the franchise quarterback, he told reporters that he expects to be on the field for the first day of training camp. He will throw to receivers in the six weeks leading up to camp, but his legs are likely still off-limits at this time.

It would be a bit of a shock if Flacco is under center for the first practices. It was only in November that he injured his knee. There is no reason to rush him back during camp. Being ready for Week One against the Buffalo Bills is more important.

More fromThe Baltimore Wire

• What other Baltimore Orioles Offseason Storylines will you be interested in seeing?
• Baltimore Orioles to Face Numerous Playoff Contenders Down the Stretch
• Baltimore Orioles Showing Encouraging Signs During Recent Wins
• The Baltimore Orioles and the Expanded September Roster
• Maryland Football: Terps honor Jordan McNair, beat Longhorns 34-29

Trent RichardsonInjured

Some thought that when the Ravens brought in T-Rich, he could have been a potential sleeper to make the roster. I never was buying the hype, and with the news that he needs knee surgery, there is no chance.

Todd HerremansWorkout

It would be a smart move for the Ravens to bring in a veteran guard to place next to rookie Ronnie Stanley. As of this time,John Urschel,Ryan JensenandAlex Lewis, all unproven options, will battle for the opening at left guard.

The team worked out Herremans during this week’s camp and he could be an option to play guard now that Monroe is no longer with the team. He did play for offensive line coach Juan Castillo for six seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles earlier in his career.

Other Injury Updates

Elvis Dumervil,Jimmy Smith,Steve SmithandTerrell Suggswill all be available before the season starts. Each is in a different point of their rehabilitation, but it’s great to know that each will be ready for when the games matter most.

There are several other players coming back from injury that should be good to go come training camp. For a complete list of players’ injury updates,click here.

Next: Ozzie Newsome Better Be Right About Left Tackle Decisions

This is the time of the offseason where any new news is bad news. We have six more weeks until training camp opens and everyone needs to get healthy and be on their best behavior.

Add us as a preferred source onGoogle

Follow