Ravens monitor injuries to Zay Flowers and Zion Young before preseason finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The Baltimore Ravens are evaluating the health of wide receiver Zay Flowers and outside linebacker Zion Young ahead of their preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Coach Jesse Minter reported that both players are not dealing with significant issues as the team prioritizes their availability for the regular season opener. Flowers, who is managing a minor injury, and Young did not participate in joint practice on Wednesday, opting for conditioning work instead. Additionally, defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike is making progress in his recovery from a neck injury, while inside linebacker Teddye Buchanan is still working back from a torn ACL. The Ravens also signed linebacker Michael Barrett and placed center Danny Pinter on injured reserve after his season-ending injury. Baltimore is focused on ensuring its key players are ready for Week 1.
- •Zay Flowers and Zion Young did not practice due to precautionary measures.
- •Madubuike participated in individual drills, marking progress from a neck injury.
- •Pinter is on injured reserve with a torn patellar tendon.
- •The Ravens signed Michael Barrett, bolstering their linebacker depth.
- •Ravens prioritize player health ahead of the regular-season opener.
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Ravens injuries to monitor ahead of preseason finale vs. Commanders
"Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Zay Flowers and Zion Young are dealing with nothing major as Baltimore prioritizes Week 1 health
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