Ray Lewis doesn't practice Thursday

OWINGS MILLS — Middle linebacker Ray Lewis didn’t practice Thursday, the first day he was eligible to do so after being placed on the injured reserve — designated to return list Oct. 17.

Lewis was put on injured reserve with a designation to return following surgery to repair a complete tear of his right triceps.

Lewis’ injury typically involves a four- to six-month recovery, but Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday that he expects Lewis to return at some point this season and that it’s a possibility he could return to practice as soon as this week.

Under the NFL’s new designated to return exemption for players put on injured reserve, a player can return to practice six weeks after being placed on injured reserve and to game action after eight weeks.

The first game Lewis is eligible to play in is the Ravens’ Week 15 matchup with the Broncos Dec. 16.


(carrollcountytimes.com)