Baltimore Ravens Cornerback Kyle Fuller He is back for the season, after an MRI revealed Monday that he had tore his left anterior cruciate ligament.
John Harbaugh, Ravens coach, called the injury “a crazy circumstance” on AstroTurf. Fuller, a former Pro Bowl cornerback, was injured covering. Elijah Moore Baltimore’s win over the Baltimore 24-9 was still on at 1:18 New York Jets Sunday, MetLife Stadium
Harbaugh stated that Harbaugh was pushed off and landed in the wrong direction. “And the turf doesn’t usually give as many as grass. That’s exactly what happened.”
Fuller was 30, and was playing his first game for his home team. Ravens officials initially thought Fuller’s injury might not be serious on Sunday, but tests Monday showed that Fuller had sustained a ligament tear. Fuller signed a $2.5 million, one-year deal with Baltimore in this offseason.
Brandon StephensA second-year defensive back will be filling in for the injured player as a starting cornerback. Marcus Peters I am available. Peters, who is returning from a season-ending ACL, was inactive Sunday.
Peters was spotted running up the stairs at MetLife Stadium just before Sunday’s match.
Harbaugh was asked how close Peters was to playing.
The Ravens have struggled to keep their cornerbacks in good health in recent years. Baltimore’s four cornerbacks were injured last year.
Fuller was not the only loss for the Ravens. Ja’Wuan James For the season’s opening game. Late in the second quarter, he tore his Achilles tendon.
Patrick Mekari James will be replacing James at left tackle until Ronnie Stanley (ankle) is available to play.