Evans, Reed, J. Smith Down For Sunday

The Ravens have decided to sit wideout Lee Evans for Sunday’s matchup with the St. Louis Rams, leaving the job next to Anquan Boldin up for grabs among three rookies.

Evans missed all three practices this week rehabilitating a left ankle injury, and with David Reed also out due to an injured shoulder, either rookies Torrey Smith, Tandon Doss, or LaQuan Williams will make their first-career start.

On Friday, Evans said he expected his status to be a game-time decision, but the Ravens marked him out on the final injury report.

“We’ll just have to see,” Evans told reporters in the locker room. “I’ve gotten as much rest on it as I possibly can, so we’ll just have to see how it reacts and let the coaches make the decision.”

Evans, who has two catches for 45 yards on the season, is optimistic that extended rest will let his ankle heal.

“It’s all about rest and to see how it reacts,” said Evans. “We’ve been trying a lot of different things, and the only thing we haven’t tried is rest. We’re trying that right now, and then we’ll make a decision on Sunday.”

As expected, in addition to Evans and Reed, cornerback Jimmy Smith (ankle) will also be held out.

50/50 On Grubbs

First-team left guard Ben Grubbs also missed all three practices leading up to the Rams game because of a sore toe.

But Grubbs would not rule himself out for Sunday, and the Ravens listed the Auburn product as questionable.

“It’s a day-to-day thing,” said Grubbs. “Every morning I wake up hoping it feels a little bit better. I guess because the joint is so small, it takes forever for the swelling to go down. I think that’s what’s causing most of my pain.

“Today, I may not feel it, but tomorrow I may. And Sunday, I may feel like playing. It just depends on how I feel at the time.”

If Grubbs is not available, the Ravens would pick between guard/tackle Mark LeVoir and Andre Gurode – a five-time Pro Bowl center – to replace him.

The Ravens started LeVoir last week in their 26-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans, while Gurode continued to work on the possible position transition.

“I feel pretty good about it. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m making that transition,” Gurode said. “As I’ve said before, what’s best for the team is what I’m ready to do.”

Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh revealed that Grubbs underwent a magnetic resonance imaging exam on Thursday that yielded positive news.

“Everything looked good in there,” said Harbaugh. “So, we just wanted to, kind of, make sure everything was ok. You know, those toes are tough but… There’s a chance he’ll play.”

Carrr Could Go

Cornerback Chris Carr was limited in practice all week, but he is also listed as questionable.

Carr sat out the Titans game due to a hamstring injury.

“We’ll just have to see how it responds to today’s practice,” Harbaugh said. “I’m fairly optimistic but, I think with hamstrings you’re never certain.”

Cody, Birk, Redding All Probable

One week after leaving the field in Tennessee with a concussion, defensive tackle Terrence Cody figures to be back in the Ravens’ lineup.

Cody missed Wednesday’s practice, but he was upgraded to limited on Thursday and Friday.

Center Matt Birk (knee) and defensive end Cory Redding (toe) are the two other probable Ravens.

For The Rams…

It’s unlikely that wideout Danny Amendola plays after dislocating his elbow in Week 1, but he is listed as doubtful, which means there is a 25-percent chance he suits up.

St. Louis marked running back Steven Jackson (quadriceps), defensive end CJ Ah You (wrist), linebacker Ben Leber (groin) and running back Carnell Williams (hamstring) as questionable.

Wideout Greg Salas (ribs) and tight end Michaeel Hoomanawanui (calf) are probable.

