The Ravens ruled defensive lineman Broderick Washington and linebacker Malik Harrison out of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, a blow to the team’s defensive depth.
Washington (knee) and Harrison (groin) have appeared in all five games for the Ravens this season but missed all three of this week’s practices. Washington has played 39% of the team’s defensive snaps, while Harrison has played 15.5%, along with 81.2% of its special teams snaps.
Washington’s injury could leave the Ravens with just four defensive linemen active against the Commanders’ productive rushing attack: Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Michael Pierce and Brent Urban. Practice squad player Chris Wormley could also be activated. Harrison, meanwhile, has struggled in coverage this year, but the Ravens have counted on his run defense against heavier personnel groupings.
Cornerback Arthur Maulet (knee/hamstring), who has practiced just once since he was designated to return from injured reserve last week, was also ruled out.
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (toe) and cornerback Marlon Humphrey (ankle) are considered questionable for Sunday. Both missed practice Wednesday but were limited participants Thursday and Friday, an indication that they’re likely to play.
Wide receiver-returner Deonte Harty (knee), rookie running back Rasheen Ali (neck) and lineman Sala Aumavae-Laulu (back) are questionable. Harty and Ali, who was designated to return from IR last week, participated fully in practice Thursday and Friday, while Aumavae-Laulu was limited Friday.
The Commanders ruled out just one player, reserve safety Tyler Owens (shin). Starting running back Brian Robinson Jr., who has 325 yards, five touchdowns and 4.5 yards per carry this season, is questionable after missing practice this week with a knee injury.
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