The Baltimore Ravens were in Foxborough for a Week 3 matchup with the New England Patriots. The team has had multiple health concerns throughout the first few weeks of the 2022 season, and against New England three key contributor left the game with injuries prior to halftime.
Ravens offensive tackle Patrick Mekari was carted off the field with an ankle injury with 9:33 left to play in the first quarter. Mekari could be seen holding his lower left leg. Outside linebacker Justin Houston was also injured, leaving the field with a groin injury and was listed as questionable to return. Not too long after Houston left the field, defensive tackle Michael Pierce was carted off the field and could be seen holding his left arm. Mekari and Pierce were initially ruled as questionable before being ruled out, while Houston wa listed as questionable.
LT Patrick Mekari has an ankle injury and his return is questionable.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 25, 2022
OLB Justin Houston (groin) is questionable to return.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 25, 2022
DT Michael Piece (arm) is questionable to return.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 25, 2022
DT Michael Pierce (arm) and LT Patrick Mekari (ankle) have been ruled out.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 25, 2022
Ravens rookie fourth-round pick offensive tackle Daniel Faalele came in for Mekari. During the first nine quarters of the regular season, Baltimore has used three players at left tackle in Ja’Wuan James, Patrick Mekari and now Faalele. James was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn achilles after Week 1. When it comes to outside linebacker, the team is already limited at the position with just Odafe Oweh and Brandon Copeland, aside from Houston, active.