Ravens rookie defensive sort out Travis Jones suffered a knee damage in the course of the fourth quarter of Sunday evening’s 24-17 preseason win in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals.
Coach John Harbaugh mentioned after the sport that Jones suffered a “hyperextension” and can be out for the remainder of the preseason, however the third-round draft decide averted severe damage.
“It’s not going to maintain him out for an prolonged time period,” Harbaugh mentioned.
After Cardinals and former Ravens quarterback Hint McSorley scored on a 1-yard landing run with 8:32 to go, Jones laid on the bottom in ache earlier than strolling off the sector and into the workforce’s medical tent below his personal energy. He was listed as questionable and didn't return.
The Ravens had one other damage scare early within the second quarter when rookie offensive sort out Daniel Faalele walked off the sector after Cardinals linebacker Victor Dimukeje fell into his proper knee whereas attempting to carry down quarterback Tyler Huntley. Faalele, a fourth-round decide, finally returned to the sport.
Jones has been one of many vivid spots throughout coaching camp, because the third-round decide has proven the potential to be a foundational piece on protection. Throughout the Ravens’ preseason-opening win over the Tennessee Titans, Jones put his pace and athleticism on show when he sacked rookie quarterback Malik Willis within the second quarter.
“He’s a stud,” veteran defensive sort out Calais Campbell mentioned in regards to the former UConn standout. “He has all of the instruments to be a particular participant on this league. His mindset is that of a man who’s hungry and needs to be nice. I feel it’s an incredible surroundings for him to flourish and develop.”
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