Ravens rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane expected to return to practice; has shot to play Sunday vs. Browns
The Ravens' third-round rookie receiver is back on the practice field four weeks after wrist surgery and could make his return to game action this weekend
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The Ravens are set to welcome back one of their most promising rookies. Wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane, a third-round pick in the 2026 draft, is expected to return to practice Wednesday for the first time since undergoing wrist surgery after Baltimore's Week 1 win over the Colts.
Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo): #Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane is expected to return to practice, four weeks after wrist surgery, per me and @RapSheet. The rookie, who impressed in camp and was set to have a big role in the team's offense, has a shot to play this weekend, per HC Jesse Minter.
Lane had impressed throughout training camp and was slated for a significant role in Baltimore's passing game before the injury. He caught his only target of the season opener for 11 yards before exiting, and the Ravens have operated without him for the last four weeks. His return to practice signals that the wrist has healed sufficiently for contact work.
Per Ravens head coach Jesse Minter, Lane has "a shot" to play this weekend when Baltimore faces the Browns in Cleveland. The timing aligns with the team's release of veteran receiver Chris Moore on Tuesday -- a corresponding roster move that opened a spot and suggested Lane's activation was imminent.
Baltimore's passing attack has leaned heavily on Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews through the first five weeks, but Lane's speed and route-running could add a new dimension against a Browns defense that has struggled to contain explosive plays. The team's first official injury report of Week 6 drops later Wednesday, which should clarify Lane's practice participation and game status.