JIMMY SMITH NEWS

Inks one-year extension Smith (shoulder/ribs) has agreed to a one-year contract extension worth up to $5 million with the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Smith was set to hit free agency this offseason, but his quality of play throughout the 2020 campaign has convinced the Ravens to bring him back for an 11th straight season. Though no longer counter upon as a lockdown option, the veteran cornerback plays a key rotational role in Baltimore's secondary. However, injuries have sidelined him four of the last seven games.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined at practice Smith (shoulder/ribs) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Smith has been sidelined for four of the Ravens' previous seven games and is not off to a good start this week. Still, how he closes out the week will give a better perspective on his chances to suit up for the team's regular-season finale against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No help needed for Ravens, who earn playoff spot with win

A year ago, the Baltimore Ravens had already wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs as they headed toward the final week of the regular season

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Torrid Ravens get jump on Giants, roll to easy 27-13 victory

Lamar Jackson directed four scoring drives during the decisive first half, and the surging Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Giants 27-13 to gain control of their own fate in the...

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out again Smith (shoulder/ribs) won't play Sunday against the Giants, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Smith will sit out for the fourth time in the last seven games as he continues to battle various injuries. Marlon Humphrey is healthy heading into Sunday's contest, while Marcus Peters (calf) carries a questionable tag.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

A-Rob returns in must-win game for Bears, must-lose for Jags

Allen Robinson was the most notable player to leave Jacksonville following its most successful season in nearly two decades

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Streaking Ravens must win out and get help to earn wild card

The Baltimore Ravens have won three straight and are playing well enough to sweep their final two games and finish with an admirable 11-5 record

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson leads surging Ravens to 40-14 rout of Jaguars

The Baltimore Ravens built a 26-point halftime lead against helpless Jacksonville and rolled to a 40-14 victory Sunday that boosted their playoff chances and extended the Jaguars’...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unable to play Sunday Smith (shoulder/ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.

Impact The 32-year-old cornerback has struggled to stay healthy lately, and he will sit out for the third time in six games. Marlon Humphrey is the only healthy cornerback heading into Sunday's game. Marcus Peters (calf), Tramon Williams (thigh), Anthony Averett (ankle) and Davontae Harris (ankle) are all considered questionable. It could be a patchwork effort to cover the Jaguars' wide receivers.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens hope win over Browns provides spark for playoff push

An emotional, uplifting victory on the road against a division rival strongly enhanced the Baltimore Ravens’ chances of reaching the playoffs and provided a positive vibe during a...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson returns to save Ravens with 47-42 win over Browns

Lamar Jackson emerged from the locker room, saved the game and maybe Baltimore’s season

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers shoulder injury Smith is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Browns after suffering a shoulder injury, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's unclear as to when Smith suffered the injury, but his status is up in the air for the second half. Besides Smith, the Ravens have Marlon Humphrey, Marcus Peters and Davontae Harris as their other three active cornerbacks.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for MNF Smith (groin) is active for Monday's game versus the Browns.

Impact The Ravens' secondary is at full strength for Monday's crucial divisional bout. Smith will operate as the slot cornerback, while Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters man the outside.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Monday Smith (groin) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Browns, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact After missing Tuesday's game against the Cowboys, Smith carries a questionable tag after logging back-to-back limited practices to close out the week. Tramon Williams (thigh) is doubtful, meaning Anthony Averett is the next man up if Smith can't go.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Smith (groin) was a limited participant at Friday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Smith missed the Ravens' game versus the Cowboys this past Tuesday due to a groin issue. However, he appears to be trending in the right direction, as he went from non-participant Thursday to a limited workload Friday. Still, more clarity on his chances to play in Monday's matchup with the Browns will come once Baltimore releases its final injury report.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still managing injury Smith (groin) was a non-participant during Thursday's practice.

Impact Smith missed Tuesday's game against Dallas due to the groin issue, so this news isn't quite surprising. It's likely that Smith will need to practice in some capacity this week to have a chance to play Monday, so expect his practice availability Friday and Saturday to paint a better picture for his chances to suit up.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Smith (groin) is inactive for Tuesday's game versus Dallas.

Impact Smith sustained the injury during last week's loss to the Steelers and will miss at least one game as a result. Tramon Williams (thigh) is also sidelined. so Davontae Harris, Pierre Desir or Anthony Averett should take over the nickel role for Baltimore.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys place LT Erving, 2 DBs on inactive list vs Ravens

The Dallas Cowboys have placed left tackle Cameron Erving on the inactive list for their game against the Baltimore Ravens, further depleting an already thin offensive line

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as questionable Smith (groin) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Smith suffered this injury in Wednesday's loss to the Steelers. He wasn't able to practice Saturday, putting him on the wrong track for Tuesday's matchup. Meanwhile, Tramon Williams (thigh) and Davontae Harris (thigh) are both questionable, leaving Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters as the only cornerbacks with clean bills of health for Week 13.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injures groin versus Steelers Smith was forced out of Wednesday's loss to the Steelers due to a groin injury, Daniel Oyefusi of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Smith was forced out of Wednesday's loss in the second quarter, and he was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the divisional contest. The veteran cornerback will look to get healthy in time for next Tuesday's game against the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens hope to put COVID outbreak, losing streak behind them

By the time this season is done, the Baltimore Ravens would like to be known as the team that rebounded from an outbreak of COVID-19 to reach the playoffs, rather than the NFL club...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0

Ben Roethlisberger threw for 266 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown to JuJu Smith-Schuster and the Steelers improved to 11-0 with a disjointed 19-14 win over the undermanned Balt...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to play Wednesday Smith (ankle) is active for Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith got a few extra days to rest his ankle with the game being pushed back multiple times, though he probably would have been good to go either way considering he played through this ankle injury last week.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE