Eugene Monroe Injury: Updates on Ravens Star's Ankle and Return

Adam WellsDec 26, 2014

With their playoff hopes on the line in Week 17, the Baltimore Ravens were without starting left tackle Eugene Monroe for the regular-season finale. He was out for Saturday's playoff game vs. the Steelers but was able to return to practice in limited fashion ahead of Baltimore's matchup with New England. He is active for the team's divisional clash with New England, though rookie James Hurst was given the start.

Continue for updates.

Monroe Active vs. Patriots, Not Starting

Monroe Listed as Questionable

Thursday, Jan. 8

Clifton Brown of CSN Baltimore reported that Monroe was listed as questionable on Thursday.

Monroe Returns to Practice

Wednesday, Jan. 7

The Ravens announced that Monroe was a limited participant at practice on Wednesday.

Head coach John Harbaugh previously revealed on Monday that Monroe was set to return to practice as the Ravens prepare for the New England Patriots, via the Ravens' Twitter account.

Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun has more details from Monroe:

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Making some pretty good progress," Monroe said. "It's definitely positive. I feel like time is on our side. The game isn't until Saturday midday. I'm taking it day by day and seeing how this thing ends up. Very optimistic, but it's a tricky little deal. We'll see how it plays out. Today was a major step."
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"When I'm ready and that's what it is," Monroe said. "I'm not going to press too much. If I'm not ready, I'm not. I'm doing everything in my power to be back.
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Monroe Inactive vs. Steelers

Saturday, Jan. 3

The Ravens have the latest on Monroe:

He did not practice Wednesday.

Monroe Inactive

Sunday, Dec. 28

Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reported the team's official inactive list ahead of Sunday's game, which includes Monroe. The team noted his replacement via Twitter:

Monroe Doubtful for Sunday

Friday, Dec. 26

According to the Ravens' official Twitter account, Monroe is officially listed as doubtful with an ankle injury:

In addition to being Baltimore's best offensive lineman, Monroe is its most important. He protects Joe Flacco's blind side and has been among the top players at his position since coming into the league in 2009. The Ravens need a win and some help to make the playoffs, so losing Monroe is a huge blow to their chances.