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11-24-2006, 01:48 PM
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Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis returned to practice Friday from a severely bruised back that has kept him out of the past two games and is likely to be a game-time decision for Sunday's kickoff against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Lewis is still listed as questionable on the injury report and was limited in team drills. His status is likely to hinge upon how he feels during pregame warmups.
"We're progressing," Ravens coach Brian Billick said. "We'll see on Sunday."
When asked if Lewis returning to practice Friday was an encouraging development, Billick replied: "Sure it is."
A week ago, Lerwis underwent a minor surgical procedure to drain a pocket of blood from his back. Lewis has been out since safety Ed Reed's knee collided with his back Nov. 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Earlier this week, Lewis told reporters that his back is still troubling him and that he wasn’t certain if he would play against the Steelers.
“It’s not settling down like I wish it would,” Lewis said. “It’s still bothering me.”
On Friday, Lewis was noncommittal on whether he would play, saying, "I don't know."
The Ravens reported no changes to their injury report Friday. Tight end Todd Heap is questionable with a foot injury, but is expected to start. Defensive tackle Dwan Edwards is questionable with back spasms, but is typically inactive on game day.
Offensive guard Keydrick Vincent (groin, questionable) was at practice, but wasn't dressed out as he went through agility drills on his own at the start of practice. He's likely to be a game-time decision.
If Vincent can't play, he would be replaced at right guard by rookie Chris Chester for the second week in a row.
Tight end Daniel Wilcox (hamstring) is questionable and might be replaced by rookie Quinn Sypniewski. Wilcox, along with Vincent, expressed optimism about playing Sunday. Reed (knee) and linebacker Adalius Thomas (ankle) are probable and are expected to start.
Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis returned to practice Friday from a severely bruised back that has kept him out of the past two games and is likely to be a game-time decision for Sunday's kickoff against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Lewis is still listed as questionable on the injury report and was limited in team drills. His status is likely to hinge upon how he feels during pregame warmups.
"We're progressing," Ravens coach Brian Billick said. "We'll see on Sunday."
When asked if Lewis returning to practice Friday was an encouraging development, Billick replied: "Sure it is."
A week ago, Lerwis underwent a minor surgical procedure to drain a pocket of blood from his back. Lewis has been out since safety Ed Reed's knee collided with his back Nov. 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Earlier this week, Lewis told reporters that his back is still troubling him and that he wasn’t certain if he would play against the Steelers.
“It’s not settling down like I wish it would,” Lewis said. “It’s still bothering me.”
On Friday, Lewis was noncommittal on whether he would play, saying, "I don't know."
The Ravens reported no changes to their injury report Friday. Tight end Todd Heap is questionable with a foot injury, but is expected to start. Defensive tackle Dwan Edwards is questionable with back spasms, but is typically inactive on game day.
Offensive guard Keydrick Vincent (groin, questionable) was at practice, but wasn't dressed out as he went through agility drills on his own at the start of practice. He's likely to be a game-time decision.
If Vincent can't play, he would be replaced at right guard by rookie Chris Chester for the second week in a row.
Tight end Daniel Wilcox (hamstring) is questionable and might be replaced by rookie Quinn Sypniewski. Wilcox, along with Vincent, expressed optimism about playing Sunday. Reed (knee) and linebacker Adalius Thomas (ankle) are probable and are expected to start.