Practicing as a limited participant for two days this week has made Isaiah Likely feel closer to rejoining the lineup.

Even if Likely doesn't return on "Monday Night Football" when the Ravens host the Detroit Lions, he feels good about his significant progress since his foot injury suffered during training camp.

"Taking it day by day right now," Likely said, when asked if he would play against the Lions following Friday's practice. "Trying to get my feet back underneath me. Being a presence out there is good for me. Y'all know I want to be out there."

As badly as he wants to play, Likely is also thinking about the big picture. He doesn't want to increase the risk of reinjury by rushing into action.

"You always want to look at the long game," Likely said. "In this league, it's a turtle'

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