Mike Wallace WR FA Mon 3/5/18 10:52 AM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace likely will need to test the market as a free agent, Jeff Zrebic of The Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team plans to make major changes to its wide receiver group, perhaps hinting that Jeremy Maclin will be released and Wallace won't be re-signed. The Ravens would probably consider bringing Wallace back if they can get him to accept a team-friendly deal, after he led the team in receiving yards the past two seasons. Given that he's 31 years old and has already played for four teams, Wallace probably isn't inclined to accept a discount to stay in Baltimore. This could be his last chance at a considerable contract.
Mike Wallace WR FA Thu 1/4/18 6:13 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace finished the season with 52 receptions for 748 yards and four touchdowns on 92 targets.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran receiver's production took a dip from his first season in Baltimore across the board save for yards-per-reception (14.4), but it was still a fine all-around campaign for Wallace playing in a clunky offense with shoddy quarterback play. He finished as a top-40 receiver in standard formats and his calling card -- speed -- was still on display as he reeled in 11 receptions of 20-or-more yards, which tied for his best in a season since leaving Pittsburgh. Wallace will hit free agency this offseason as a 31-year-old receiver with a perceived dependence on speed, so the chances of him landing a deal beyond two years are essentially null, but Wallace has shown he has enough in the tank to be a No.2 or No. 3 for a receiver-needy team.
Mike Wallace WR FA Sun 12/31/17 3:02 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace (knee) is active Sunday against the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
After logging back-to-back full practices to finish the week, Wallace's status for the must-win, Week 17 matchup never appeared to be in serious jeopardy. He's now seen the highest snap count total among Baltimore wideouts in back-to-back weeks, and there's little reason to think that will change in Week 17. Though the opposing Bengals have little to play for, they represent a relatively challenging matchup, having allowed opposing wide receivers to score just twice in the past five weeks.
Mike Wallace WR FA Sun 12/31/17 9:28 AM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, is expected to play, a source informed Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
EDGE Analysis
Wallace's availability for Week 17 never seemed to be in much peril after he was able to put in a full practice Friday. He should be the Ravens' clear-cut top wideout Sunday with Jeremy Maclin (ankle) listed as doubtful for the contest.
Mike Wallace WR FA Fri 12/29/17 2:36 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace (knee) was a full practice participant Thursday and Friday, but nonetheless is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
The official game designation doesn't mean much, as the Ravens typically opt to list players as "questionable" rather than removing them from the injury report. Wallace should be fine to handle his usual workload, seeking a seventh consecutive game as the team leader in receiving yards. As of Friday afternoon, the forecast for Sunday in Baltimore calls for a high of 25 degrees and winds around 15 miles per hour, albeit without any precipitation.
Mike Wallace WR FA Thu 12/28/17 4:54 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
After being limited at practice Wednesday, Wallace's full participation Thursday puts him on track to head the Ravens' Week 17 wideout corps. He'll be counted on heavily this weekend, with Jeremy Maclin (knee) looking pretty iffy for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, a game with major playoff implications for the 9-6 Ravens.
Mike Wallace WR FA Wed 12/27/17 4:52 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice with a knee injury.
EDGE Analysis
Wallace lands on the injury report with a new issue, but his ability to log a limited practice suggests he's on track for Sunday's crucial game against the Bengals. He led the Ravens in receiving yards each of the past six weeks, despite averaging a modest 7.3 targets per game over that stretch. Wallace has been the only efficient part of Baltimore's passing game this season, hauling in 59.5 percent of his targets at a clip of 15.1 yards per catch (9.0 per target). Joe Flacco and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg took a while to respond accordingly, but there's no longer any question that Wallace is the team's go-to receiver. Jeremy Maclin (knee) sat out Week 16 and didn't practice Wednesday.
Mike Wallace WR FA Sat 12/23/17 8:32 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace nabbed four of six targets for 60 yards during Saturday's 23-16 win over Indianapolis.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran speedster has now recorded at least 60 yards receiving in four straight games, a mark he hit just once in his first 10 outings. Wallace is Baltimore's runaway leader in receiving yardage this season, but that doesn't mean too much on a team that is among the league's bottom three in yards per game and yards per reception. His recent hot streak will get tested in the season finale against a Cincinnati squad that held him to eight yards in Week 1.
Mike Wallace WR FA Sun 12/17/17 7:39 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace caught six of 10 targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 27-10 win over
EDGE Analysis
Wallace has led the Ravens in receiving yards in each of five games since a Week 10 bye, averaging 4.6 catches for 76.2 yards on 7.6 targets during that stretch, albeit with only one touchdown (in Week 11). His 10 targets Sunday were tied for his second most this season, with Wallace perhaps benefiting from Jeremy Maclin's early exit due to a knee injury. Even if Maclin makes it back for Week 16 against the Colts, there's no question Wallace is the most reliable cog in an unexpectedly resurgent Baltimore passing attack.
Mike Wallace WR FA Sun 12/17/17 11:32 AM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace (ankle) is active Sunday against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Wallace returned to the practice field Friday on a limited basis, which was a good sign after sitting out both Wednesday and Thursday's sessions. The wideout later expressed optimism regarding his chances of suiting up, and he'll make good on those words with an active status in Week 15. Wallace will draw a matchup against a Cleveland secondary that will be getting Jabrill Peppers (knee) back, but missing Briean Boddy Calhoun (knee) for another week. Over the last five weeks, the Browns have allowed the fourth most receptions to opposing wide receivers, due largely to consecutive big outings given up to fellow No. 1 wideouts Davante Adams and Keenan Allen. The return of Peppers should help, but the matchup is still friendly for Wallace as long as game flow keeps the Baltimore passing attack active.