Willis McGahee Injury Update

The Carroll County Times reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (left knee) will definitely be out for Thursday night's preseason opener against the New England Patriots with a left knee injury. "We decided to take about a week and work the knee, strengthen it, get the swelling down and get him back after the game," Ravens HC John Harbaugh said. Rookie RB Ray Rice, who has been one of the stars of training camp, will start in his place. "He's a rookie, but, gosh, he's had a lot of carries his whole career," Harbaugh said. "As a running back, he's a veteran. It will be new for him playing against an NFL defense, particularly that defense, and it will be interesting to see how he'll do. But I'd be surprised if he's not up to the task." When McGahee returns, the Ravens envision Rice operating as a complementary presence in the backfield. "Willis is our back, no question about it," Harbaugh said. "You need at least two good backs to get through an NFL season. Most offenses would prefer to have an explosive weapon like Ray to throw in there, no question." Added Rice: "I'm looking forward to his return to see how good a duo we could be."

(ffmastermind.com)