The Ravens put two of their tight ends, Todd Heap and Daniel Wilcox, on the injury report for Sunday?s home game against the Raiders.
The Ravens listed several players as questionable for the game, including running back P.J. Daniels (thigh), center Mike Flynn (ankle), defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin (thigh), Heap (back), running back Jamal Lewis (hip), safety Ed Reed (thigh), kicker Matt Stover (back) and Wilcox (back). In addition, linebacker/special teams player Gary Stills injured his hand during Thursday?s practice, and his status was not immediately available.
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The Raiders have named cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha (foot) and Chris Carr (calf) as questionable, along with tackle Robert Gallery and defensive end Kevin Huntley.
The team has four players listed as probable, including James Adkisson (knee), quarterback Aaron Brooks, tight end John Madsen and linebacker Sam Williams.
Heap is one of the team?s most reliable pass catchers and is expected to play. Wilcox scored a touchdown in last weekend?s season-opening win over the Buccaneers.
“We have some flexibility because of the depth at our fullback position,” head coach Brian Billick said of the tight end issue. “The wideouts are getting a lot of work, so we have options, obviously, and that?s the good thing about this team.”
As for Wilcox, he said there was nothing to be worried about.
“What injury? I get nicked up all the time,” Wilcox said. “I?m fine, man. As far I know, I?m fine. I mean, whatever the coaches do, that?s what I?m doing. I?m always ready to go.”
By the numbers: Lewis is just four yards away from becoming the Ravens? all-time combined yardage leader, held by receiver and kick returner Jermaine Lewis. Jamal Lewis currently has 7,997 yards. He has the most touchdowns in team history, with 39.
