Baltimore Ravens explore free agent options after injuries to Flowers, Lane
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens are assessing free agent options at wide receiver after injuries to Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane. In their 41-23 victory against the Indianapolis Colts in the 2026 season opener, star running back Derrick Henry excelled with 144 yards and three touchdowns. Flowers is dealing with a minor hamstring injury, while Lane has a fractured wrist and will be sidelined for several weeks. With both players potentially out for their Week 2 matchup against the Saints, the Ravens may look to sign veterans such as Tyler Lockett or Brandin Cooks to bolster their receiving corps ahead of the game.
- •Zay Flowers has a minor hamstring injury and may not play in Week 2.
- •Ja’Kobi Lane will miss several weeks due to a fractured wrist.
- •Derrick Henry had 144 rushing yards and three touchdowns in Week 1.
- •Rashod Bateman is expected to step up as the Ravens' number one receiver.
- •Baltimore may pursue free agents like Tyler Lockett or Brandin Cooks.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — 12 available wide receivers Ravens could sign amid injury concerns
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Top 6 free agent options for the Baltimore Ravens after Zay Flowers, Ja’Kobi Lane updates
"After injuries to Ja’Kobi Lane and Zay Flowers, Baltimore could explore these 12 available veteran wide receivers for added depth
"The Baltimore Ravens have some decisions to make at the wide receiver position.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:18 PM12 available wide receivers Ravens could sign amid injury concerns
After injuries to Ja’Kobi Lane and Zay Flowers, Baltimore could explore these 12 available veteran wide receivers for added depth
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 5:43 PMTop 6 free agent options for the Baltimore Ravens after Zay Flowers, Ja’Kobi Lane updates
The Baltimore Ravens have some decisions to make at the wide receiver position.
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