Jaylinn Hawkins

Cornerback Nate Wiggins is questionable with an illness. He did not practice today. Hawkins missed Week 8 with the knee issue and wasn’t able to practice once this week. The Ravens play on Thursday this week and then get an extended break until Monday of Week 10, when they’ll take on the Chargers. The extra time off might help Hawkins get back on the field.

Hawkins was unable to practice all week as he tends to a knee injury, ultimately ruled out for Week 8 Friday. It will go down as his second consecutive absence, with his next opportunity to take the field to come in Week 9 against the Jaguars on Thursday Night Football.

Hawkins was absent for the second consecutive day, requiring some level of participation Friday to avoid a designation for the team’s showdown against the Bills in Week 8. The team got good news on other fronts as Lamar Jackson, Ioane Vega, Kyle Hamilton, and Roquan Smith were all present Thursday.

Hawkins signed with the Pats as a backup two years ago. He was elevated to a starting role in 2025 and put some of his best play on tape. Hawkins totaled six pass breakups, four interceptions, and 1.5 sacks across 15 games. He will likely serve as Jesse Minter’s third safety in Baltimore’s new defense.

Hawkins will handle backup safety duties while primarily contributing on special teams. He earned a 69.5 PFF special teams grade last year, though he does not return punts nor kicks.