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50 Words or Less: Players Know Good Health Can’t Be Taken for Granted

Derrick Henry will be a major test for the Bengals’ run defense. Both the Ravens and Bengals want to avoid another loss in the division. The Trey Hendrickson-Orlando Brown Jr. matchup should be intriguing.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
50 Words or Less: Players Know Good Health Can’t Be Taken for Granted
Key Things to Know
  • Clifton Brown highlights how injuries have heavily impacted the Ravens roster ahead of their Week 7 divisional game.
  • Lamar Jackson detailed his rehab from a painful ankle injury as he tries to return against Cincinnati.
  • Ravens outside linebacker Tavius Robinson will miss the rest of the season due to a pectoral injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Clifton Brown writes that NFL players cannot take good health for granted as injuries heavily impact the Baltimore Ravens ahead of Week 7. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson addressed his rehab from a painful ankle injury sustained in Week 4 as he aims to play against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head Coach Jesse Minter announced outside linebacker Tavius Robinson is out for the season with a pectoral injury, while safety Jaylinn Hawkins will also miss the matchup.

The article notes Baltimore entered the week with 15 players on the injury report, while Cincinnati comes off a bye fully healthy. Brown analyzes critical matchups, highlighting the importance of containing Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase and establishing running back Derrick Henry against Cincinnati's defense. The piece also notes that center Cam Jurgens is preparing for his Ravens debut, and pass rusher Trey Hendrickson faces his former team.

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