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Heading into their matchup with the New England Patriots, the Ravens had four starters on Wednesday’s injury report, with three of them missing practice altogether.
Running back Ray Rice (knee), fullback Le’Ron McClain (shoulder/knee) and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (knee) were held out of the session, while inside linebacker Jameel McClain (knee) was limited.
Their status for Sunday is unknown at this point, but each player saw action last weekend against the Denver Broncos. Ngata left the game briefly when he hurt his knee running a route near the goal line, but he returned. Rice suffered a knee contusion in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns.
In addition, defensive end Paul Kruger (knee) and cornerback Josh Wilson (thigh) did not participate.
Joining Jameel McClain as a limited player was linebacker Edgar Jones, who is dealing with a thigh injury.
Just like last week, offensive tackle Jared Gaither (back), linebacker Tavares Gooden (shoulder) and wideout Donte’ Stallworth (foot) are already declared out for New Engalnd.
For the Patriots, running back Fred Taylor has a toe injury and did not practice, and quarterback Tom Brady (right shoulder) and cornerback Terrence Wheatley (foot) fully participated.
