Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Fri 7/29/22 12:37 PM

Wolfe announced his retirement Friday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe underwent a second hip surgery in mid-June and was subsequently released by the Ravens with an injury settlement. The 2012 second-round pick was drafted by the Broncos and spent the majority of his career in Denver before signing with Baltimore in 2020. Across nine seasons, Wolfe totaled 350 tackles, 34 sacks, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one defensive touchdown.

Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Tue 6/14/22 6:06 PM

Wolfe (hip) was released by the Ravens with an injury settlement Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe underwent a second hip surgery Monday, after previously having surgery in January. He initially suffered the injury in August of 2021 and never played last season. Wolfe will now likely focus on getting healthy, so he can get back on the field whenever and wherever that may be.

Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Mon 6/13/22 5:31 PM

Wolfe underwent a second hip surgery Monday, per Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe missed the entire 2021 campaign due to a lingering hip issue and underwent surgery in late January to address the situation. However, the veteran defensive end appears to have hit a snag in his recovery and elected to undergo a second procedure. His return timetable remains unclear, but at this point, it'd be surprising to see him available for training camp.

Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Mon 1/31/22 1:35 PM

Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Wolfe had hip labrum surgery after missing the entire 2021 campaign, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Ravens in March, but he suffered a hip injury in mid-August that sidelined him to start the season before Baltimore eventually put him on injured reserve. He was designated to return at the end of October, but he didn't progress as well as hoped and was ruled out for the rest of the year after he wasn't activated before the expiration of the 21-day window. It's unclear if the surgery will impact his ability to be ready for training camp ahead of the 2022 campaign.

Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Tue 11/16/21 6:00 PM

Wolfe (back/hip) will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the 2021 season, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old missed his 21-day practice window after being designated for return Oct. 26. Wolfe will finish the season without ever appearing in a game.

Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Mon 11/15/21 3:08 PM

Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Wolfe (back/hip) is likely to miss the rest of the season, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe was designated to return from injured reserve in late October, but he apparently hasn't progressed as expected and may spend the rest of the season on the shelf. The 31-year-old's 21-day practice window ends Tuesday, and he'll officially be out for the season if not activated by that point. Wolfe missed the first two weeks of the season before be placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 3.

Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Fri 11/5/21 1:34 PM

Wolfe (back) won't play Sunday against the Vikings, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe's back reportedly still "isn't feeling good" according to coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens don't want to rush their defensive end back from injury too quickly, so they'll be cautious with his return. Expect Justin Madubuike to continue to receive a large portion of snaps at defensive end until Wolfe is able to make his return to the field. Wolfe's next chance to play will be in Week 10 against the Dolphins.

Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Tue 10/26/21 1:36 PM

The Ravens designated Wolfe (back) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe returned to practice Monday, which will start the 21-day window for him to be added to the active roster. If he isn't, he will return to IR for the remainder of the season. The 31-year-old defensive end totaled 51 tackles, two pass deflections, one fumble recovery and one sack across 14 appearances during his first season with the Ravens, but he has yet to play this year. His return would be a huge plus for a defense that allowed 41 points to Joe Burrow and the Bengals during Week 7.

Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Sat 10/2/21 5:18 PM

The Ravens placed Wolfe (hip/back) on injured reserve Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe has yet to suit up this season and was already ruled out for Week 4. The 31-year-old defensive end will miss at least three more weeks after the move to IR. Justin Madubuike and Broderick Washington will continue to be relied upon to fill in during Wolfe's absence.

Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Sat 10/2/21 1:24 PM

Wolfe (hip/back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe will be sidelined for the Ravens' Week 4 contest against Denver as he continues to recover from injuries to both his hip and back. The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder has yet to see the field during the 2021 campaign. In his continued absence, Justin Madubuike and Broderick Washington will be relied upon to fill in at defensive end.