Baltimore had been feeling the sting of injuries and absences long before the season had begun. Now, the situation has only magnified. Nickelback Marlon Humphrey, following a calf injury suffered in Week 4, is sidelined for several weeks. Safety Ar’Darius Washington’s torn Achilles has already sidelined him before the season began. He’s set to miss most of the season’s action. Altogether, the Ravens’ roster featured 17 dinged-up stars, and nowhere is the depth stretched thinner than the defense. This unexpected strain could open the door for a fresh talent like Shilo Sanders, who could fill the safety gap Baltimore urgently needs to address.

Humphrey’s absence leaves a hole alongside Washington’s injury and veteran Kyle Hamilton’s leadership role. On the other hand, roo

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