OWINGS MILLS, Md. — While Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander practiced for the first time in 3 1/2 weeks Wednesday, two offensive standouts remained sidelined as preparations intensified for Sunday’s opener in Buffalo.

Much of the attention was on the summer absences of Alexander (knee) and tight end Isaiah Likely (foot surgery), but five-time Pro Bowl tight end Patrick Ricard hasn’t practiced since before the Aug. 16 preseason win at Dallas. Head coach John Harbaugh described the ailment as “a little soft tissue thing” a couple weeks ago, but Wednesday’s injury report revealed the 31-year-old Ricard is dealing with a calf injury, which is the kind of ailment that can linger and be more prone to a setback.

Likely isn’t expected to play against the Bills as he continues recovering from lat

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