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Ravens Activate Zay Flowers for Cowboys in Rio

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC · How we work

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Zay Flowers Returns

Ravens listed Zay Flowers as active for the game against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He missed Week 2 after a hamstring injury in the first half of the Week 1 win over Indianapolis Colts.
He completed a pre-game workout at Maracanã Stadium after missing two practices and doing an individual drill Friday.
Coach Jesse Minter said the team will prioritize Flowers’ health when finalizing his game status.

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Nick Pappas Clears Turf

NFL field director Nick Pappas announced the Maracanã turf passed inspection with no safety concerns.
NFLPA executive director J.C. Tretter warned experts still consider the surface lacking traction.
An independent inspector and an NFLPA representative examined the field before additional work finished.
Ravens’ watch party at M&T Bank Stadium’s North Plaza will serve Brazilian cuisine and family games.

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Zay Flowers Returns

Ravens listed Zay Flowers as active for the game against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He missed Week 2 after a hamstring injury in the first half of the Week 1 win over Indianapolis Colts.
He completed a pre-game workout at Maracanã Stadium after missing two practices and doing an individual drill Friday.
Coach Jesse Minter said the team will prioritize Flowers’ health when finalizing his game status.

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