The Baltimore Ravens are still in the hunt to secure a playoff spot and they aren’t taking any chances losing star linebacker Ray Lewis. Read more after the jump.
NFL.com’s Michelle Beisner reported Saturday that the Ravens have no plans to activate Lewis to the 53-man roster for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos.
Lewis has been sidelined since Week 7 with a torn triceps muscle. He is on injured reserve under the team’s designated-to-return tag.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh initially told reporters that Lewis’ season was over after he suffered the injury in a win over the Dallas Cowboys. But Lewis has been intent on getting back, in this, his 17th NFL season. Lewis returned to practice last week, leading many to believe the 13-time Pro Bowler was in line to return for Sunday’s key matchup against the Broncos.
That won’t happen, as Lewis will be forced to watch another game from the sideline. The Ravens are 4-3 with their defensive leader out of action. Baltimore is 21-19 in games Lewis has missed during his long career.
The Ravens are currently 9-4 in the top spot of the AFC North division and likely will make it to the playoffs where they hope to have Ray Lewis fully healthy.
