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Last updated: January 3, 2025

Week 18 Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Injury Report: Who’s in, who’s out?

Natasha Bose

Browns vs. Ravens injury updates

The Baltimore Ravens (11-5) are on the brink of clinching the AFC North. To achieve that, they’ll have to overcome the Cleveland Browns (3-13) in a pivotal Week 18 matchup. This contest carries significant implications for Baltimore’s playoff positioning, while the Browns, enduring a five-game losing streak, focus more on draft prospects than postseason aspirations.

Below is the detailed injury breakdown for both teams and how key absences could influence the game.

Ravens vs. Browns Injury Report

Game Time: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET

Ravens Injuries

CB Jalyn Armour-Davis: Out (Hamstring)
RB Justice Hill: Out (Concussion/Illness)
TE Charlie Kolar: Questionable (Forearm)
OT Patrick Mekari: Questionable (Illness)

Key Absences:
The Ravens’ depth on defense could be tested with Jalyn Armour-Davis ruled out, and their rushing game might take a hit with Justice Hill unavailable. Charlie Kolar’s and Patrick Mekari’s statuses remain uncertain, potentially impacting their offensive line and tight end unit.

Browns Injuries

Out:
- RB Jerome Ford (Ankle)
- TE David Njoku (Knee)
- CB Denzel Ward (Shoulder)
- LB Jordan Hicks (Concussion)
- RB Pierre Strong (Concussion)
Questionable:
- QB Jameis Winston (Shoulder)
- DT Dalvin Tomlinson (Knee)
- DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (Knee)
- WR Mike Woods (Knee)
- TE Blake Whiteheart (Knee)

Key Absences:
The Browns face a decimated lineup, particularly on offense, with both Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong unavailable. Their defense also suffers a blow with Pro Bowler Denzel Ward ruled out, leaving rookie Myles Harden likely to step up in a challenging secondary.

Injury Designations Explained

NFL teams provide practice designations like DNP (Did Not Participate), LP (Limited Participation), and FP (Full Participation) leading up to the game. These terms give insight into player availability, with “Questionable” indicating a 50% chance of playing.

Cleveland Browns – Week 18 Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Devin Bush	ILB	Elbow	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Grant Delpit	S	Shoulder, Knee	LP	LP	LP	(-)
Jerome Ford	RB	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Myles Garrett	DE	Thigh	DNP	DNP	LP	(-)
Jordan Hicks	LB	Concussion	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Germain Ifedi	G	Achilles	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Jerry Jeudy	WR	Knee	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Cameron Mitchell	CB	Knee		LP		QUESTIONABLE
David Njoku	TE	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Ogbo Okoronkwo	DE	Knee	LP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Pierre Strong	RB	Concussion	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Cameron Thomas	DE	Back	DNP	LP	FP	(-)
Dorian Thompson-Robinson	QB	Calf	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Dalvin Tomlinson	DT	Knee		LP	DNP	OUT
Denzel Ward	CB	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Blake Whiteheart	TE	Knee	LP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Jameis Winston	QB	Right Shoulder	LP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Mike Woods	WR	Knee	LP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE

Baltimore Ravens – Week 18 Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Nelson Agholor	WR	Concussion	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Rasheen Ali	RB	Hip	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Jalyn Armour-Davis	CB	Hamstring	DNP	LP	LP	OUT
Justice Hill	RB	Concussion/Illness	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Charlie Kolar	TE	Forearm	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Nnamdi Madubuike	DT	Illness	DNP	LP	FP	(-)
Patrick Mekari	OT	Illness	DNP	DNP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Ronnie Stanley	OT	Illness	DNP	LP	FP	(-)