It seems like every time the Ravens appear closer to being at full strength, another player ends up on the sideline.
Cornerback Derrick Martin missed his second straight practice as he had his right shoulder in a sling. Among the other key absences Tuesday at practice were safety Ed Reed (shoulder), running back Willis McGahee (left knee), left tackle Jared Gaither (right ankle) and wide receiver Demetrius Williams (left leg).
Offensive tackle Adam Terry (left ankle) continued to work himself back into practice and linebacker Dan Cody (right foot) also returned to the field Tuesday.
Still, Ravens coach John Harbaugh welcomed the return tight end Todd Heap and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata after both missed time because of injuries.
“The numbers help,” Harbaugh said. “It was good to see a full group, almost, out there, and guys who have been working through those injuries and have been getting treatment while we’ve been playing. We‚ve been on the road, and guys have been getting treatment with [head athletic trainer] Bill [Tessendorf]. I think Bill has done a tremendous job of working around the clock to get these guys back and get them going again.”
MODELL FIELD TO OPEN: Add Ravens minority owner Art Modell to the list of Baltimore icons who will have a stadium named after him.
Modell, along with Ravens majority owner Steve Bisciotti, cornerback Chris McAlister will attend the dedication of Art Modell Field at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School in Baltimore on Thursday.
Modell funded the $1 million project that includes installation of Sportexe turf field, which is similar to turf used at M&T Bank Stadium, additional bleachers, a ticket booth and upgrades to the restrooms and concession stands.
Other area fields named for notable local sports figures include Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University and the Aberdeen IronBirds’ Ripken Stadium.
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