No cause for alarm for Willis McGahee's absence

Willis McGahee did not practice Friday morning for the first time since training camp began, and his left knee was wrapped. But the issue isn’t the knee, according to the running back.

“Because I’m old,” McGahee said when asked why he sat out. “I’m an old guy. I am old. This is my eighth year. No, I’m all right. I’m good.”
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said McGahee has "a little bit of swelling" on the knee.

Said Harbaugh: "I would say it's precautionary to give it a little bit of rest."

McGahee had participated in eight consecutive days of practice until Friday morning. But he said he plans to participate on Saturday when camp is shifted to M&T Bank Stadium for one day.

“Yeah, I’ll be practicing tomorrow,” he said. “I’m good. Ain’t nothing wrong. It’s just precautionary, being safe. I’m not hurt. I’ve been practicing every day except this one time I missed. Everything’s great.”

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(baltimoresun.com)