JAMES PROCHE II NEWS

Officially inactive Proche (groin) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Proche failed to suit up during the team's Week 2 contest against the Dolphins with the same injury, and he'll once again watch from the sidelines Sunday against New England. However, his ability to practice in full during Friday's session suggests he's on track to return next Sunday when Baltimore hosts the Bills. In the meantime, fellow WRs Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay, Demarcus Robinson and Tylan Wallace should all take on an expanded roles.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Sunday Proche (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Proche missed two consecutive practices prior to sitting out the team's Week 2 loss to Miami. However, he returned to practice this week with back-to-back limited sessions before being a full participant Friday. Regardless, even if Proche is available, he'll likely have a tough time garnering many targets behind Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Proche (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Proche missed two consecutive practices prior to sitting out Sunday's game versus Miami, so the fact that he's now practicing again is an encouraging sign that he might be available for Week 3 at New England. However, with Proche still questionable and Devin Duvernay's (concussion) status also in doubt, the Ravens could be compelled to lean more heavily on Demarcus Robinson and Tylan Wallace than they'd otherwise like to against a stout Patriots defense.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Official inactive Proche (groin) is out Sunday against the Dolphins.

Impact Proche went into Sunday doubtful after missing practice Thursday and Friday. In his absence, Tylan Wallace will slide up to No. 4 on the team's wide receiver positional depth chart, although it's unlikely Wallace will see more than a handful of snaps on offense.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 2 Proche (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Proche was unable to practice Thursday or Friday after a limited session Wednesday. Tylan Wallace could see a few more snaps if Proche sits out against Miami, though the Ravens' reliance on heavy sets offensively normally minimizes the impact of the team's depth options at wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Thursday Proche (groin) did not practice Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Proche was able to log a limited practice Wednesday, so this is a step in the wrong direction for the 25-year-old. If he is unable to go Sunday against the Dolphins, Tylan Wallace would likely be looking at extra opportunity as the team's No. 4 wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Proche (groin) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Proche played just five snaps during the season opener, but it's unclear if his limited snaps were part of the game plan or due to his current groin injury. If he isn't upgraded to a full participant Thursday or Friday, the third-year wideout's status for Week 2 could be in jeopardy.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five snaps in Week 1 Proche wasn't targeted across five snaps on offense during Sunday's 24-9 victory against the Jets.

Impact Based on their Week 1 usage, Proche and Tylan Wallace (five snaps) look to be locked in a battle for the No. 4 spot at receiver behind Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson. In addition to failing to draw a target, Proche was called for a holding penalty on a 12-yard run by Kenyan Drake, which doesn't help Proche's case for playing time.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Ravens WRs Tylan Wallace, James Proche II could miss time; OLB Tyus Bowser taking recovery 'day-by-day' | NOTES During Baltimore’ s 23-10 preseason-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans Thursday night, Tylan Wallace suffered a knee sprain while coa...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

To miss 1-to-2 weeks Coach John Harbaugh said Proche wasn't available for Thursday's preseason game against the Titans due to a soft-tissue injury that will sideline the wide receiver 1-to-2 weeks, Jam...

Impact If the given timetable surpasses the two-week mark, Proche could be in danger of missing the Ravens' final two exhibitions on Sunday, Aug. 21 in Arizona and Saturday, Aug. 27 against the Commanders. In a Ravens receiving corps with few proven commodities outside of tight end Mark Andrews, Proche seems poised to miss out on opportunities to make his mark during a key time of the NFL calendar. Tylan Wallace picked up a knee injury Thursday, while the team held out its presumed top two wideouts Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay, who both recently missed time with health concerns. If Proche gets healthy sooner than later, he again will be able to push for depth chart slotting.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not slated to play Thursday Proche (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Titans, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Proche didn't practice Tuesday, but we suspect that he would have sat this one out in any case, with the Ravens resting multiple key players Thursday, including fellow wideouts Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay. In that context, added reps will be available for the likes of Tylan Wallace, Jaylon Moore and Binjimen Victor, among others.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Proche didn't practice Tuesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact The absence puts his status in doubt for Thursday's preseason game against Tennessee, though it's possible Proche had already earned the right to sit that one out along with a number of Baltimore starters. He and Devin Duvernay have been getting most of the first-team reps alongside Rashod Bateman in training camp, with reports from multiple Baltimore beat writers pinpointing Proche as one of the stars of camp. Duvernay is approximately the same size, significantly faster and was drafted three rounds earlier than Proche in 2020, but the latter seems to be making a much stronger impression at camp -- in part because Duvernay missed about a week with a thigh bruise. WR usage will be one of the key things to watch with Baltimore this preseason once the team gives its starters some run, likely in the second and/or third games.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in camp Proche has been one of the standouts from the first two weeks of Ravens training camp, building chemistry with quarterback Lamar Jackson, Ryan Mink of BaltimoreRavens.com reports.

Impact Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic agrees that Proche has been one of the team's most consistent players, catching passes in "pretty much every area of the field" while running precise routes. It's perhaps a bit of a surprise to hear the 2020 sixth-round pick is having success downfield, considering he ran a 4.63 40-yard dash coming out of SMU, where he was mostly a high-volume possession receiver. Regardless of his exact role, Proche has a nice opportunity entering Year 3 after the Ravens traded away Marquise Brown without acquiring a potential replacement. Receiver jobs are open for the taking behind 2021 first-round pick Rashod Bateman, with Proche and Devin Duvernay considered the favorites for starting jobs. Duvernay missed a bunch of practice time with a thigh bruise recently, giving Proche more chances, but both now seem to be healthy as the Ravens prepare to begin the preseason.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens WR James Proche Takes Reps As Holder There’s a new wrinkle to the Ravens’ special teams. Wide receiver James Proche has taken snaps as the backup holder for kicker Justin Tucker...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Final Drive: James Proche II Has Taken the Next Step Wide receiver James Proche II has had a strong training camp, showing he's ready for a bigger role in the offense in 2022.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Ravens mailbag: Which WRs step up? Are changes coming to this offense? Can James Proche take the next step at receiver for the Ravens? Are they still looking to make some personnel moves?

JULY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

James Proche Looks to Overcome Frustration in Ravens Offense Ravens wide receiver James Proche is determined to play a bigger role in the offense.

JUNE 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ravens WR James Proche II discusses what he learned at vineyard internship Ravens wide receiver James Proche II was excited to share what he learned from his internship at a vineyard

JUNE 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Ravens stock report: Mark Andrews, James Proche, Isaiah Likely, Michael Pierce and more Lamar Jackson returned, pass catchers stepped up and the running back depth looks good. A few need to make bigger moves, though.

JUNE 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ravens Receivers Stand Up for Disrespected Lamar Jackson Ravens wide receivers James Proche and Rashod Bateman took a few moments to take up for their quarterback Lamar Jackson, who they think has...

JUNE 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ravens WR James Proche Senses Urgency in Year Year Ravens wide receiver James Proche feels a sense of urgency to produce heading into his third year in the NFL.

JUNE 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

James Proche wants to 'quiet the noise' regarding Ravens receiver position Questions abound in regard to the Baltimore WR corps, but wideout James Proche is looking to step up in his third seasons and shut down the...

JUNE 3, 2022 • NFL.COM

Competing for snaps in offseason Proche faces added significance to his offseason work this year after the trade of Marquise Brown, Jeff Zrebiec of the Athletic reports.

Impact The Ravens have yet to make a splash in the wideout market after trading Brown to the Cardinals in exchange for the 23rd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, suggesting the team has confidence in the group of young pass catchers already on the roster. Along with Devin Duvernay and Tylan Wallace, Proche appears to have an opportunity to solidify a decent role ahead of the 2022 campaign with his performances during OTAs and other offseason workouts. However, Baltimore also brought in six undrafted rookie free agents that'll also be competing for snaps behind Rashod Bateman, whose role as the de facto No. 1 appears set in stone.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shows improvement in Year 2 Proche finished the season with 16 catches for 202 yards on 20 targets.

Impact The second-year wideout moved into a larger role within the offense after playing a mere 25 offensive snaps as a rookie and recording one reception. Proche showed the skills that made him effective in college, running sharp routes and demonstrating good hands by catching 80 percent of his targets and dropping zero passes. Baltimore will likely go into next season with Marquise Brown, Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay as its top three receivers and Proche will have a chance to slot in as the No.4. However, 2021 draft pick Tylan Wallace could improve and Baltimore could opt to mine for more receiving depth through free agency and the draft.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Proche (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Proche was also inactive in Week 17 against the Rams. With the Ravens' wide receiver unit healthy, Proche will be the odd man out Sunday against the Steelers.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE