Marcus Williams S FA Wed 10/4/23 6:43 PM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams (pectoral) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
After missing Baltimore's last three games with a pectoral issue, Williams now appears to be back to full strength ahead of Week 5. He figures to resume a starting role at safety next to Kyle Hamilton come Sunday at Pittsburgh.
Marcus Williams S FA Sun 10/1/23 12:00 PM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams (pectoral) is inactive Sunday against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Williams was able to close out the week with back-to-back full practices, so his absence is a bit of a surprise, despite the questionable tag. He'll now work to be ready for Week 5 against the Steelers, while Geno Stone will likely get all the work at free safety against Cleveland on Sunday.
Marcus Williams S FA Fri 9/29/23 8:42 PM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams (pectoral) has drawn a questionable designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
After being limited at Wednesday's practice, Williams was a full participant for consecutive days to close out the week. Still, the Ravens are being cautious with his status by labeling him as questionable. Geno Stone would presumably be in line to fill in at free safety if he ultimately cannot go.
Marcus Williams S FA Thu 9/28/23 5:43 PM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams (pectoral) logged a full practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Williams appears to be set to play Week 4 against the Browns after suffering what was expected to be a significant injury in the team's Week 1 win over the Texans. The veteran managed to avoid surgery and IR, while his return should be a boost to an ailing Ravens secondary.
Marcus Williams S FA Wed 9/27/23 3:36 PM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams (pectoral) practiced Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams avoided IR and surgery despite suffering what was initially believed to be a torn pectoral muscle in the team's Week 1 win over the Texans. It's still not known whether he was able to log a full or limited one, or how likely it is he'll suit up Sunday against the Browns. However, it is clearly a step in a positive direction for the veteran safety.
Marcus Williams S FA Sat 9/23/23 10:13 AM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams (pectoral) will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
After sitting out practice all week, it is not surprising to see Williams get scratched for Week 3. The absence will be his second straight after he went down in Week 1, which means Geno Stone could again be in line for an increased role. Williams will now focus on recovering in time for a potential Week 4 return.
Marcus Williams S FA Mon 9/18/23 2:58 PM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams (pectoral) will not undergo surgery or be placed on injured reserve, according to head coach John Harbaugh, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This would seem to be good news for Williams and the Ravens defense, although there is no current timetable for his return. However, one can assume if he is avoiding IR, then the team believes he may not need to miss four more weeks. The veteran safety suffered the injury Week 1 against the Texans and did not suit up in Sunday's win over the Bengals, with Geno Stone starting in his place.
Marcus Williams S FA Mon 9/11/23 2:55 PM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams will be out for "a while" and is considering surgery after sustaining a pectoral injury during Sunday's 25-9 win versus Houston, Sherree Burruss of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
If there's any good news for Williams, it's that the injury may not end his season entirely. With that being said, the loss of their starting free safety for the foreseeable future represents a big blow to an already-banged-up Baltimore secondary. 2021 third-rounder Brandon Stephens will probably step in to start alongside Kyle Hamilton until Williams is healthy enough to return.
Marcus Williams S FA Sun 9/10/23 5:58 PM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams may have suffered a torn pec in Sunday's 25-9 win over the Texans, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams will still undergo an MRI to confirm the injury; however, if true, it'd be a significant blow to Baltimore's defense. If he does miss time, Brandon Stephens and Geno Stone will be called upon to step up in the secondary.
Marcus Williams S FA Sun 9/10/23 4:53 PM
Marcus Williams
S FA
Williams will need an MRI after suffering a shoulder injury in Sunday's 25-9 win over the Texans, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams suffered the injury in the first half and was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the game a short while later. The team will likely have a better idea of his ability to suit up for Week 2 against the Bengals after the results come in.