Marlon Humphrey

Humphrey logged one limited practice this week before being listed as questionable for Week 5. He’s one of several key defenders dealing with an injury heading into Sunday Night Football. EDGE Trey Hendrickson has already been ruled out, while S Kyle Hamilton is questionable with a groin injury. Even with some missing names, this defense still looks like a true test for Michael Penix.

He didn’t even miss a practice after being sidelined ahead of Week 11’s game with the Browns. Humphrey will return and help limit the Jets’ new-look passing game in Week 12.

Humphrey underwent a minor procedure last week that sidelined him for Week 11 against the Browns. He was never expected to miss more than a game or two, so Harbaugh’s early optimism that he could return in Week 12 doesn’t come as a surprise. Humphrey has played on 272 coverage snaps this season, per PFF, breaking up four passes while also forcing one interception.

According to Harbaugh, Humphrey would likely miss one or two games if he did need surgery. The team is still weighing that decision, but with games against the Browns and Jets on tap over the next two weeks, it’s safe to say the Ravens can afford to be without Humphrey if he does opt for surgery. Humphrey has struggled in coverage this season, allowing 32 receptions for 461 yards and two touchdowns on 45 targets, but did notch his first interception of the season in Week 10’s win over the Vikings.

The Ravens’ defensive health is improving, though it still lacks a capable pass rush. CB Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) is practicing in full, as are S Kyle Hamilton (groin) and LB Roquan Smith (hamstring). This unit was one to target for fantasy purposes pre-bye, in Weeks 1-6, and will likely remain fantasy-friendly until it improves its defensive-front personnel. This week’s results against the Bears are worth watching.

Linebacker Roquan Smith and fellow corner Chidobe Awuzie both missed Wednesday’s practice with hamstring injuries. With Lamar Jackson unlikely to play this week, the Ravens may ultimately choose to sit the bulk of their injured players for a likely loss to the Rams on Sunday. They then get their bye week, allowing them to return close to full strength for Week 8 versus the Bears.

Humphrey was one of multiple Ravens to exit Week 4’s game against the Chiefs. According to Rapoport, Humphrey’s injury is “not as bad as it could have been,” while adding that the soft tissue injuries to all Ravens players appear to be week-to-week.” We’ll get more player-specific updates soon, but the Ravens will clearly be without Humphrey in Week 5 against the Texans.

The Ravens are now down six defensive starters with Humphrey sidelined for the rest of this game, and perhaps longer after suffering what appeared to be a serious calf injury.

The restructuring of Humphrey’s deal clears $13.4 million in cap space for the Ravens this upcoming season. The veteran corner has two years remaining on his current deal, and saw the majority of his 2025 salary converted to a signing bonus. Now getting most of his money up front, Humphrey’s base salary for the season will be $1.255 million, as the Ravens clear space in hopes of adding more talent to the roster.

Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins manhandled Humphrey on a screen-pass block, driving Humphrey down to the ground for a hard landing on his back. Humphrey squirmed briefly after the play before catching his breath in a labored squat. He was then taken to the blue medical tent by Ravens trainers.