Ravens Weigh Receiver Options as Zay Flowers’ Hamstring Lingers

Baltimore’s rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers suffered a left-hamstring strain in the second quarter of the 41-23 season-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts. He finished the half with five receptions for 150 yards and a 54-yard touchdown before exiting and was listed as “day-to-day” on the team’s injury report.

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The Ravens also lost rookie receiver Ja’Kobi Lane to a fractured wrist in the same game, prompting the team to place him on injured reserve. With both top-tier receivers sidelined, Baltimore’s remaining active wideouts for Week 2 are Rashod Bateman, LaJohntay Wester and Chris Moore. The coaching staff has highlighted tight end Mark Andrews and the recently activated practice-squad veteran Chris Moore as immediate options.

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In addition, the Ravens worked out veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks, a 2014 first-round pick who has logged 734 receptions for 9,811 yards and 60 touchdowns in 173 career games. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that the team has not signed Cooks yet but is keeping him “as an option moving forward.”

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• Zay Flowers: 150 receiving yards, 5 catches, 1 TD in 28 minutes of play; four-year, $140 million contract extension signed in August 2026, making him the league’s fourth-highest-paid wide receiver.

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• Ja’Kobi Lane: Fractured wrist in Week 1; placed on injured reserve, expected to miss multiple weeks.

Ravens have to look at big picture managing Zay Flowers’ hamstring injury

• Brandin Cooks: 734 career receptions, 9,811 yards, 60 touchdowns; 32 years old, free agent as of Week 2.

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Coach Minter emphasized a cautious approach to Flowers’ hamstring, noting “there are a lot of thoughts that go into that” and expressing confidence in the depth players, stating “I’ve got a lot of confidence in those guys.”

Ravens have to look at big picture managing Zay Flowers’ hamstring injury

• “Feel pretty good about where that’s at,” — Jesse Minter, head coach – “Feel pretty good about where that’s at,” — Jesse Minter, head coach

Ravens’ Zay Flowers day-to-day, Ja’Kobi Lane being evaluated

• “Ja’Kobi may be a little bit longer,” — Jesse Minter, head coach – “Ja’Kobi may be a little bit longer,” — Jesse Minter, head coach

Ravens’ Zay Flowers day-to-day, Ja’Kobi Lane being evaluated

• “There are a lot of thoughts that go into that,” — Jesse Minter, head coach – “There are a lot of thoughts that go into that,” — Jesse Minter, head coach

Ravens have to look at big picture managing Zay Flowers’ hamstring injury

• “I’ve got a lot of confidence in those guys,” — Jesse Minter, head coach – “I’ve got a lot of confidence in those guys,” — Jesse Minter, head coach

Ravens have to look at big picture managing Zay Flowers’ hamstring injury

• “I have all the confidence in my guys who stepped in,” — Lamar Jackson – “I have all the confidence in my guys who stepped in,” — Lamar Jackson, quarterback

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The Ravens will issue injury updates on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Those reports will indicate whether Flowers is cleared for full practice, limited participation, or remains sidelined for the Saints matchup. The team’s decision on potentially signing Cooks or promoting additional practice-squad receivers will also be guided by those updates.

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