Elvis Dumervil Injury: Updates on Ravens LB's Groin and Return

The Baltimore Ravens pass rush took a huge hit in Oct. 11's game against the Cleveland Browns when Elvis Dumervil was forced to exit with a groin injury. Thankfully for Ravens fans, he won't miss a game.

Continue for updates.

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Dumervil Active for Week 6

Sunday, Oct. 18

The Ravens announced Dumervil was not on the list of inactive players for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Latest on Dumervil's Practice Status Ahead of Week 6

Friday, Oct. 16

Jeff Zrebiec  of the Baltimore Sun confirmed Dumervil participated in Friday's session after he missed the past two days of practice.

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Dumervil Needed on Defense Following Suggs' Injury

With one of their top pass-rushers already out for the season, Dumervil's absence during the Week 5 loss to the Browns added to an already struggling group.

Losing Dumervil was significant, but it is compounded by the fact that Terrell Suggs suffered a torn Achilles, which will keep him out for the remainder of the 2015 campaign.

The 31-year-old Dumervil has two sacks on the season, and he is coming off an All-Pro campaign that saw him register a career-high 17 sacks.

He is a four-time Pro Bowler, and he has been a key part of Baltimore's defensive success since joining the team from the Denver Broncos in 2013.   

The Ravens already face an uphill climb in terms of returning to playoff contention after a 1-4 start, but being without Dumervil for any significant period of time would make the situation even more dire. Dumervil's return should help spark the entire Ravens organization.

Rookie Za'Darius Smith can step in for Dumervil is forced to miss more time, while Courtney Upshaw and veteran Jason Babin will have to pick up the pass-rushing slack on the other side.

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