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Ravens consider free agent wide receivers after injury to Ja'Kobi Lane

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Ravens consider free agent wide receivers after injury to Ja'Kobi Lane

Summary

Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter hinted at the possibility of signing a free-agent wide receiver following the injury of Ja'Kobi Lane, who suffered a fractured wrist during their season opener against the Colts. Lane, expected to miss several weeks, leaves the team exploring options to bolster their receiving corps. DeVontez Walker and Elijah Sarratt are set to take on larger roles. Minter expressed confidence in their current roster, which includes Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, but mentioned that veteran options like Brandin Cooks and Curtis Samuel could be signed if the Ravens pursue a postseason run.

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Status Watch

•Ja'Kobi Lane out several weeks with a fractured wrist.
•Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman remain key targets for Lamar Jackson.
•Possible free-agent targets include Brandin Cooks and Curtis Samuel.
•Minter has confidence in DeVontez Walker and Elijah Sarratt.
•Ravens' injury concerns may prompt a signing before the postseason.

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10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens Rumors: Top 5 WR Free Agent Targets During 2026 After Jesse Minter Comments

What they're saying

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Head coach Jesse Minter teased in the latest Baltimore Ravens rumors that they may add a free agent wideout and these names may make sense.
— Yahoo Sports

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