The Baltimore Ravens have been forced to shuffle at the left tackle position over the first three weeks of the 2022 season. Ronnie Stanley is still looking to return from an ankle injury he suffered in 2020, while Ja’Wuan James tore his achilles in Week 1. The unfortunate trend continued in Week 3 against the New England Patriots for Baltimore, as Patrick Mekari suffered an ankle sprain and had to be carted off of the field.
On Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that Mekari suffered a low ankle sprain in New England, avoiding major damage or a high ankle sprain. Fowler’s report lines up with what Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh told the media directly following Sunday’s contest.
#Ravens OT Patrick Mekari suffered a low ankle sprain Sunday vs. Patriots, per source. Status depends on recovery but he avoided major damage or a high ankle sprain.
Mekari has 14 starts since last season signed a three-year, $15.4M extension late last year.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 26, 2022
It’s unclear how much time Mekari could miss with his ailment, but rookie Daniel Faalele stepped into the game against the Patriots after the veteran went down and held his own all things considered. It’s possible that Stanley could return in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills, but if he isn’t able to suit up and Mekari isn’t ready to go as well, Faalele could make his first-career NFL start.