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Rashod Bateman —who was not on Thursday's injury report— did not participate in the Ravens' final practice of the week.

Related Players: Tylan Wallace, Demarcus Robinson, Devin Duvernay, Lamar Jackson

If Bateman's sudden appearance on the DNP injury report keeps him out or limited during Week 3's romp with the Patriots, Lamar Jackson will have exactly one reliable pass-catcher, Mark Andrews. Despite the team's lackluster receiver corps, Jackson ranks second in the league with 9.0 yards per attempt, though Bateman's 27.8 yards/reception is assuredly helping the quarterback's numbers.

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CB Marlon Humphrey (groin)
WR Devin Duvernay (concussion)

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QB Lamar Jackson (right elbow)
OT Ronnie Stanley (ankle)
TE Isaiah Likely (groin)
WR James Proche (groin)
CB Brandon Stephens (quad)
CB Damarion Williams (ankle)

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RB J.K. Dobbins

Reports said Dobbins was close to playing in Week 2 but the Ravens played it safe. He seems to have a great chance to play in Week 3, but he could also be on a pitch count for his first game back. Owners will want to keep an eye on this through the week.

Imagine Lamar Jackson will be asked about this during his press availability after practice, but he was wearing a sleeve on his right arm.

On top of that, Zrebiec said Jackson didn't seem to be doing his usual amount of throwing early in practice. He did add the media can only watch a small portion of practice. So, this could be nothing, but it's certainly worth monitoring.

Thought J.K. Dobbins looked really good in early portion of practice. Was moving around and cutting well.

Related players: Kenyan Drake, Mike Davis, Justice Hill

Ian Rapoport reported Dobbins practiced fully today. The Ravens didn't have much of a ground game in Week 1 so a Dobbins return would be a welcome sight. Davis carried just two times for 11 yards and Drake added 11 runs but for just 31 yards.

In regard to his reduced usage on third down, I think the Titans just love Dontrell Hilliard as a pass-catching option out of the backfield. The trust in him has only grown since he played a critical role filling the Derrick Henry void last season.

The author pointed out Henry had 21 carries, a little below the number of 25 the story mentioned as what the team likes to give him. Henry was also ineffective and only ran nine times in the second half. Henry is still expected to get his share of the work, but it seems like Hilliard has carved out a role for himself as well. He led the team in receiving yards and could certainly be at least a flex option in typical fantasy leagues if this workload continues.

Earlier this week, Lamar Jackson had made today (Friday) a bit of an ultimatum to sign an extension but there is no indication that he will choose to hold out otherwise.

Lamar Jackson, during a contract year, could really be something else to watch. The team could reserve the right to franchise tag him in 2023, but one would assume they come to an agreement if Jackson has an explosive 2019-level season.

John Harbaugh continues to say that RB J.K. Dobbins looks better every day. His quickness stood out to Harbaugh today.

Related players: Gus Edwards, Kenyan Drake, Mike Davis, Justice Hill

With Edwards out, the Ravens are hoping Dobbins can be ready for Week 1, but they've taken some precautions in case he's not. Davis would likely see a bulk of the early down work with perhaps the newly signed Drake mixing right in. If not, Hill could see some passing down action as well.

Ravens cuts: QB Anthony Brown, RB Tyler Badie, FB Ben Mason, NT Isaiah Mack, LB Zakoby McClain, RB Nate McCrary, OLB Jeremiah Moon, DT Rayshad Nichols, TE Tony Poljan, WR Makai Polk, CB David Vereen, WR Binjimen Victor, DB Ar'Darius Washington, WR Raleigh Webb, OLB Chuck Wiley.

Related players: J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, Mike Davis, Justice Hill, Kenyan Drake

The team signed Drake with a lot of uncertainty surrounding Dobbins and Edwards for at least the early part of the season. It looks like Hill beats out Badie for the final RB spot. With Edwards out for Week 1 and Dobbins a big question mark, it's possibly going to be Davis, Hill and Drake getting the work if Dobbins can't go in Week 1.

As expected, Kenyan Drake is signing with the Ravens.

Related players: J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, Mike Davis, Tyler Badie, Justice Hill

Those who have fantasy stock in the Ravens backfield were likely pretty worried when word got out Drake was visiting the Ravens. Now that he's signed, the backfield has got a little more crowded to say the least. Drake's role will likely be mostly pass catching, especially when the backfield is healthy. We know Edwards won't be ready for Week 1, and Dobbins remains a big question mark. That means a backfield of Davis and Drake for Week 1 is a possibility.