Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta won't be returning to the active roster anytime soon.

Head coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that Pitta will remain on the physically unable to perform list for the start of the regular season as he continues to recover from a hip injury.

The team is aiming to have Pitta back mid-season, but he would be required to sit out for at least the first six games while on the PUP list anyway. Pitta's $4-million salary is fully guaranteed, so there's no need for the Ravens to rush him back.

Pitta has been limited to seven games over the past two seasons because of hip ailments.