There was some fear that Dennis Pitta's second major hip injury in as many years could be career ending, but the Baltimore Ravens tight end is progressing well.

Head coach John Harbaugh said at a Monday press conference that they expect Pitta to make a full recovery.

“Everything I’ve been told … and I’ve got to be honest, it was surprising to me because my assumption would be, ‘Wow, this is twice in a row. This is going to be tough,’” Harbaugh said. “But they say it has no bearing on the future. If it heals 100 percent, Dennis can play again."

Despite dislocating and fracturing his hip for the second-straight season, Pitta is eager to return to the field.

“Dennis has told me he wants to play again. Of course, if he wants to play, he’ll get every opportunity to play - if the medical people clear him. I’ve been told to this point that they see no reason why he wouldn’t be cleared if everything goes according to plan,” Harbaugh said.

Someone who will be hoping Pitta suits up in 2015 is quarterback Joe Flacco. Pitta has become a security blanket for the pivot, especially in third down situations.