The Baltimore Ravens defense is set to have two contributors back in the mix for Week 17 with cornerback Jimmy Smith and linebacker Pernell McPhee coming off the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. Traditionally the backbone of the organization, Baltimore's defensive unit was thoroughly dominated in Week 16 by Cincinnati's Joe Burrow, who threw for a whopping 525 yards in a resounding victory. Things won't get easier for the Ravens, who have to contend with the Rams' high-octane offense this Sunday. ...

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Jimmy Smith (illness) won't play in Week 15 versus Green Bay. The 33-year-old tested positive for COVID-19, which isn't good for a team that has battled numerous injuries on the defensive end all year, especially in the secondary. However, it is good news for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who should benefit from Smith's absence. Mazzi Wilkins was activated to take Smith's place, although his presence certainly won't fill the void. Rodgers and the Packers ...

The Baltimore Ravens' defense is dealing with injuries to several starters. Cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (back) and Jimmy Smith (ankle) are both questionable for Sunday. Meanwhile, defensive end Derek Wolfe (hip, back) has been ruled out. None of this is good news for the team's overall defense, which already has to face Patrick Mahomes during primetime. Losing Wolfe and potentially others adds another layer of misfortune.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith is among the inactive players for Week 1's contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Smith has been dealing with an ankle injury and will take another week to rest up. The Ravens have also declared defensive end Derek Wolfe, safety Ar'Darius Washington, linebacker Daelin Hayes and guard Ben Cleveland inactive. The Ravens secondary will be down Smith and cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) this evening and it will be interesting to see if the Raiders can take ...

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (ankle) has been listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's game against the Raiders. Smith practiced in full on Thursday but was limited on Friday. Baltimore continues to fall victim to injury on both sides of the football and, as a result, could enter Week 1 with a subpar secondary. The team lost Marcus Peters to an ACL injury earlier this week and now might be without Smith. The latter appeared in 11 games last year, amassing 27 tackles while ...

The Baltimore Ravens and veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith agreed to a one-year contract extension on Thursday worth up to $5 million, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. He'll receive a $500,000 signing bonus, $2 million in base salary and $2.5 million in playing-time incentives, which he's considered unlikely to earn, making the deal salary cap-friendly. Smith was set to become a free agent after this season. The 32-year-old defensive back has played in 11 games this year due to various ...

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell (calf) and cornerbacks Marcus Peters (calf) and Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Campbell returned from the COVID-19 list to play in Week 13 against the Cowboys, but he's been dealing with this calf injury since Week 9 against the Colts. He doesn't have a sack since Week 6 and played just 40 percent of the defensive snaps in the Week 14 win over the Browns. Avoid him in IDP leagues until he proves he's past his injury. ...

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that he's not sure if cornerback Jimmy Smith (groin) will practice on Thursday, but he also said there's a chance that Smith will play on Monday night against the division-rival Browns. Smith isn't a star by any means, but he's an important piece for Baltimore's secondary, so Cleveland's passing game would receive a slight boost if he's not able to play in Week 14. The 32-year-old veteran and former first-round pick in 2011 has 26 tackles, a pass ...

The Baltimore Ravens Defense will have the benefit of having both cornerbacks Marcus Peters (thigh) and Jimmy Smith (knee) available for Sundays contest against Cincinnati after both had questionable designations coming into the game. Peters figures to play a sizable role in defending the Bengals passing game, with Smith figuring to continue pitching in on a reserve basis. Both players have combined for 12 tackles this season, with Peters having logged three passes defended and an interception ...

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed cornerback Jimmy Smith to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Monday. Smith was a first-round pick (27th overall) of the Ravens back in 2011 and has played with them his entire career. The 31-year-old will continue to bring veteran leadership to the secondary, but he hasn't been able to play a full season since back in 2015. Smith played in only nine games (five starts) due to injury in 2019 and had 30 tackles (28 solo), one interception and six passes ...