THE BALTIMORE RAVENS have been handed a devastating injury blow after Isaiah Likely was carted off the practice field.
The tight end is a key target for quarterback Lamar Jackson ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
Isaiah Likely has suffered a fracture in his foot[/caption]
He would have been a key target for Lamar Jackson[/caption]
Likely, 25, was forced off the training field towards the end of practice on Tuesday.
It appeared that he had injured his lower leg.
The Ravens have now confirmed that the injury is more serious and could put him in doubt for Week 1.
ESPN reported that the star suffered a small foot fracture during the training session.
There are hopes that he could be back in time for the season opener against the Buffalo Bills at the Highmark Stadium on September 7.
But Likely will likely miss the pre-season matches against the Indianapolis Colts on August 8 and the Dallas Cowboys the following week.
He would also be out of the final pre-season test against the Washington Commanders.
Head coach John Harbaugh has confirmed that Likely will have to undergo surgery.
He said: “He’s going to have surgery.
“I think the timeline I saw [roughly six weeks] was actually was accurate that was reported, so we have a shot to get him back there right away early.
“We’ll see. That’s the good news.
“It’s early in camp, and it’s not one of those major type of deals, but it’s something. It’s multiple weeks.”
Harbaugh also revealed that he and General Manager Eric DeCosta were present when Likely was told his results.
He admitted it was a “tough few minutes” but that the tight-end was in “great spirits”.
John Harbaugh revealed the extent of Likely’s injury[/caption]
NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE
(All times ET)
Thur 4 Sept
8.20 pm – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Fri 5 Sept
8pm – Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers
Sun 7 Sept
1pm – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1pm – Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1pm – Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1pm – Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
1pm – Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
1pm – Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
1pm – New York Giants at Washington Commanders
1pm – Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
4.05 pm – Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4.05 pm – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4.25 pm – Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4.25 pm – Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
8.20 pm – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Mon 8 Sept
8.15 pm – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
Likely was also boosted by the fact that he will not need to use crutches.
He starred for the Ravens last season with a career-high 477 yards and 42 catches along with six touchdowns.
Should he be unable to start the season then Mark Andrews will try to solidify himself his own key role in the team.
He had been linked with a move away from the team this summer but will likely stay following Likely’s blow.
