OWINGS MILLS Md. — Lamar Jackson His blind side could be protected by an All-Pro left-hand tackle during Sunday’s game against Von Miller And the Buffalo Bills.
Ronnie StanleyHe was a 2019 Pro Bowl player and has been able to attend back-toback full practices this season for the first-time. A left ankle injury has forced him to miss 31 Ravens games, including playoffs.
Stanley told Baltimore’s media his first interview in more than a year. “I want to get out there as soon and as possible. I am eager to go out with my teammates. I’m very close. I’m very close.”
Stanley later said, “This could very potentially be the week.” “I’m very near.”
Stanley could be a real help to the Ravens on Sunday against Bills. Baltimore could use Stanley’s fourth-string left tackle if Stanley is unable to play. Daniel Faalele Miller, an eight time Pro Bowl pass-rusher, will face off against you. Miller has had two sacks during the first three games of this season.
Stanley and Ravens officials stressed patience for his return. Stanley broke his left ankle in October 2020. He rushed to get back in time to participate in the 2021 season opener. However, it became clear that he was not at full strength. Baltimore put Stanley on injured reserve shortly afterward. Stanley missed 16 of the 2021 season’s final games.
Stanley stated that he feels a lot better than he did when he played his first game last year. “I feel a lot better. “I’m optimistic and confident that I will get back to where my heart desires.”
Stanley didn’t reveal how many operations he had on his left foot, but he did disclose that he had a second “major” surgery on his lower back.
Stanley stated, “I believe that’s why this whole organization was taking an approach to ensure I can be out there and don’t play one game and then be out for the remainder of the season.”
Stanley was not with the Ravens, so they have had to deal with three left tackles in their first three games. Ja’Wuan James He started the season opener, but he tore his Achilles in the first game. Patrick Mekari The next two games were his first before Faalele spraining the left ankle. Faalele was forced to play left tackle for Sunday’s New England win, 37-26.
Baltimore may be able to get Stanley back, the No. 6th overall pick in the 2016 draft. Stanley began talking to reporters in his locker room. Soon, Stanley’s teammates started shouting “Ronnie!”
“Ronnie is looking good,” Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. “I think he has made tremendous strides. He looks explosive. He’s joking that he has fresh legs. He looks as good as any picture I have seen.
According to Pro Football Focus, Stanley was a great protector of Jackson in 2019, allowing only six pressures, which is the lowest number allowed by any offensive tackle in 14 year. In 2020, he was removed from the field after signing a $98.75million five-year extension.
Stanley is the NFL’s fourth-highest-paid left tackle with $19.75 million per year. He believes he could return to his All Pro form.
“I feel confident that I will become the Ronnie Stanley that my potential allows me to be. My full potential is still not realized. That’s what I want out of my body and where I am striving to get there. I’m quite happy with the things I’m seeing right now. I feel very fortunate.”