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Ravens Get Positive News on Zay Flowers After Injury Report Addition

The Baltimore Ravens got a positive update on the injury status of wide receiver Zay Flowers before Sunday's Week 6 game.

The Baltimore Ravens received encouraging news about wide receiver Zay Flowers following an update to their injury report on Thursday. Flowers, who was dealing with a toe issue, managed to participate in practice on Friday, signaling a positive development for his potential availability for the upcoming Week 6 game against their division-rival, the Cleveland Browns.

Previously, Flowers had been sidelined by a hamstring injury that kept him out of the Ravens' only loss of the season, a defeat to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

Once he's back on the field, Flowers has consistently performed well. In his limited appearances this season, the talented receiver has made significant contributions with 26 catches for 405 yards and two touchdowns. Notably, Flowers showcased his skills when he was on the field, tallying eight catches for 53 yards in the Ravens' Week 5 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in a Sunday Night Football matchup.

Meanwhile, quarterback Lamar Jackson faces an uncertain outlook. The star player missed practice on Friday, marking his third consecutive absence due to an ankle injury. With Jackson's absence, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley is set to lead the team in Week 5, during which Flowers tallied eight catches for 53 yards in a crucial 27-24 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Baltimore Ravens, currently 4-1, are poised to face the Cleveland Browns at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Should Flowers be cleared to play, the team could benefit from a potent receiving duo to challenge the Browns' defense.

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