Why is the Ravens schedule trending today?
Ravens face the Jaguars on Thursday night with starting cornerback Nate Wiggins sidelined due to illness, leaving the secondary thin against Trevor Lawrence's passing attack. Backup quarterback Austin Reed is active, while multiple starters including safety Jaylinn Hawkins and several offensive linemen are also inactive.
What happened
- Earlier
Nate Wiggins was declared inactive for Thursday's game after missing Wednesday practice due to illness [1]
- Earlier
The Ravens listed safety Jaylinn Hawkins, guard Emery Jones and other starters as inactive for the Jaguars game [2]
What you need to know
Nate Wiggins, the Ravens' top cornerback, is inactive for the game.
Backup quarterback Austin Reed is active behind rookie starter Joe Fagnano.
Several key Ravens players, including safety Jaylinn Hawkins and guard Emery Jones, are ruled out.
The Jaguars will field wide receivers Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers against a thin secondary.
It is unclear whether the Ravens will promote additional practice‑squad players or how the secondary will perform without Wiggins.
Background
The Ravens are scheduled to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, a matchup that has drawn heightened search interest because of multiple key injuries on both sides. The team is missing starting cornerback Nate Wiggins, safety Jaylinn Hawkins, and several offensive linemen, while the Jaguars are without cornerback Alijah Huzzie and defensive end Wesley Williams.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are on injured reserve, leading the Ravens to activate Austin Reed as the backup for rookie starter Joe Fagnano. The Jaguars' running back Bhayshul Tuten is active despite limited practice, and defensive end Travon Walker returns from a rib injury.
Questions people ask
Why is Nate Wiggins out of the game?
He was listed as questionable after an illness and missed Wednesday practice, so he was ruled inactive for Thursday's game.
Who will start at cornerback for the Ravens?
With Wiggins sidelined, veteran Marlon Humphrey and other cornerbacks such as Chidobe Awuzie and T.J. Tampa are expected to take on larger roles.
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