Wide receiver Zay Flowers is not back at practice yet after suffering a knee injury, casting more doubt on whether he'll be able to suit up for the Ravens' playoff opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Flowers was sidelined for a second straight day. There's still three days before the game, and he'll have one more day to get back on the practice field before the Ravens release their final injury report of the week.
Flowers has not missed a game due to injury in his two-year NFL career. Head Coach John Harbaugh said it's not a season-ending injury, and the team's leading wide receiver is "day-to-day."
In good news, running back Justice Hill shed his non-contact jersey Wednesday and was a full practice participant. That's a good sign after he missed last week's game due to illness. Hill hasn't played since the Ravens' last game against the Steelers on Dec. 21, and his return would be a big boost.
Safety Kyle Hamilton, who was a limited participant Tuesday due to a knee issue, was also a full participant on Wednesday.
One day after returning to the practice field and his 21-day practice window was opened, wide receiver/returner Deonte Harty missed practice due to personal reasons.
Steelers Are Healthier Than Last Meeting
The Steelers were missing several defensive starters for the teams' last meeting three weeks ago, but they are healthier now. Cornerback Donte Jackson (back) has practiced fully the past two days.
The Steelers do seem to have an illness issue, however, which struck the Ravens' Patrick Mekari and Justice Hill last week.
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Cameron Heyward hasn't practiced yet this week due to illness, and Pro Bowl kicker Chris Boswell went on the shelf Wednesday.
