Zay Flowers shows progress toward returning to Baltimore Ravens practice sessions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers remains sidelined from team practice due to an undisclosed injury. Despite his absence from team drills, Flowers was observed running on the sidelines during Wednesday's practice session. Ravens coach Jesse Minter previously characterized the injury as minor, and the team has not established a specific recovery timeline. With 11 days remaining before the regular-season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, the coaching staff is opting for a cautious approach to his workload. Flowers serves as the primary receiver in the Baltimore offense under new coordinator Declan Doyle, where he is expected to integrate into a scheme featuring Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and Mark Andrews. The team intends to gradually increase his participation in practice to restore timing with his teammates before the season starts.
- •Zay Flowers worked out on the side during Wednesday's team practice.
- •The receiver has not participated in team drills since last week.
- •Baltimore plays its regular-season opener against the Indianapolis Colts in 11 days.
- •Coach Jesse Minter described the injury issue as minor.
- •Flowers recorded 86 receptions and 1,211 receiving yards in 2025.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Zay Flowers returned to practice Thursday
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Zay Flowers returns to Ravens' practice ahead of preparation for Week 1
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers not practicing
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Zay Flowers is showing signs of nearing a return to Ravens practice
"The Baltimore Ravens received an encouraging injury update Thursday as wide receiver Zay Flowers returned to practice for the first time in two weeks.
"Zay Flowers remains out of practice but is showing signs that he could return before Week 1.
"The Ravens welcomed wide receiver Zay Flowers back to the practice field on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:15 PMZay Flowers returned to practice Thursday
The Ravens welcomed wide receiver Zay Flowers back to the practice field on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:54 PMZay Flowers returns to Ravens' practice ahead of preparation for Week 1
The Baltimore Ravens received an encouraging injury update Thursday as wide receiver Zay Flowers returned to practice for the first time in two weeks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 6:42 PMBaltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers not practicing
What is the fantasy outlook for Ravens WR Zay Flowers
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:35 PMZay Flowers is showing signs of nearing a return to Ravens practice
Zay Flowers remains out of practice but is showing signs that he could return before Week 1.
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