Lewis Stays Limited, Listed As Questionable

For the second straight game, the Baltimore Ravens may be without veteran linebacker Ray Lewis, who is fighting to come back from a foot injury that sidelined him last Sunday



Lewis practiced in a limited capacity all week and released a statement Tuesday saying, “I am doing everything in my power to get back as fast as I can, whether that’s this week, next week or whenever it is, I am doing everything I can to be out there with my team. I want to play Thursday night, and I am making some progress.”

On the team’s final injury report, Lewis is listed as questionable, which is an upgrade from last week’s report that listed him as doubtful.

“I really don’t know,” Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh said when asked about his expectations for Lewis. “It’s not like we’ve got some secret that we are holding back from everybody.”

Third-year linebacker Dannell Ellerbe played in place of Lewis against the Bengals, but he was also limited in practice this week with a thigh injury. Ellerbe was also listed as questionable in the final injury report.

If neither player is able to go, then Brendon Ayenbadejo will likely take most of the snaps at linebacker. The Ravens also signed Josh Bynes to the 53-man roster to provide some depth at linebacker.

“We’re always confident that whoever is out there is going to do whatever it takes to win the game,” Ellerbe said Wednesday. “We have confidence in all our guys.”

Carr Doesn’t Practice, Listed As Questionable

Ravens defensive back Chris Carr (back) didn’t practice on Monday or Tuesday, and was limited Wednesday, and he is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game.

Carr was used in nickel and dime packages and to return kicks on Sunday against the Bengals. He didn’t play as much in Sunday’s game compared to earlier in the season because rookie cornerback Jimmy Smith was worked more into the defensive game plan.

If Carr is not able to go, then that likely means more time for Smith.

Jones Ruled Out, Allen Questionable

Defensive lineman Arthur Jones will miss his second straight game as he works to come back from a concussion that he sustained in Seattle. He hasn’t practiced at all the last two weeks.

Running back Anthony Allen returned to full practice this week after a thigh injury held him out of action for the last five games, but he is still listed as questionable in the final injury report.

Gore, Edwards, Crabtree All Probable

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore and wide receivers Braylon Edwards and Michael Crabtree were limited in practice on Monday and Tuesday, but they are listed as probable on the final injury report.

49ers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh said earlier this week that his team “drew the short straw” for having to travel cross-country on short rest, but his brother John isn’t quick to offer much sympathy.

“If you want to make a comparison,” John said, “I think they are healthy. We are not quite as healthy right now.”

The only 49ers player who is doubtful is backup running back Bruce Miller, who is fighting to come back from a concussion.

Evans Practiced All Week, Not On Injury Report

Wide receiver Lee Evans returned to action last week after missing seven games with an ankle injury. He was quiet in the return and didn’t catch any passes, but the best news was that he came out of the weekend healthy.

“I felt good,” Evans said after the game. “I didn’t have any setbacks so it was good.”

Evans practiced in a full capacity all week and was not even listed on the injury report. Having him healthy adds another element to the offense, and he will be ready to go on Thursday.

