When the Ravens kick off their 2021 season on Monday night against the Raiders, they won't be doing so at full health, thanks to not only one but two more serious blows to their starting lineup. As NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported, Baltimore ended its practice early on Thursday after running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters -- arguably two of the team's most important starters -- suffered knee injuries on back-to-back plays. The initial tests revealed likely ACL tears, according to CBS Sports Insider Jason La Canfora, which would end their 2021 campaigns before they could even begin.
Edwards, who topped 700 rushing yards in each of his first three NFL seasons, was already filling in for fellow running backs J.K. Dobbins and Justice Hill, both of whom suffered season-ending torn ACLs this preseason. His sudden injury leaves the Ravens, one of the league's top rushing teams, with only reserves Ty'Son Williams and Trenton Cannon in the backfield. Former Steelers standout Le'Veon Bell is the most accomplished option at the club's disposal, but he just signed to the practice squad this week. Still, coach John Harbaugh said "there's a chance" Bell could be active as soon as the season opener.
Peters, meanwhile, is one of the Ravens' most established defenders. The 28-year-old former Defensive Rookie of the Year is a four-time All-Pro who was set to man one of the starting outside jobs opposite Marlon Humphrey. His four interceptions in 2020 marked his best turnover total since 2017, when he starred for the Chiefs, and his departure leaves backups Anthony Averett, Tavon Young and Jimmy Smith as alternatives at corner.
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