Having Patrick Ricard back in the lineup is something the Ravens have eagerly anticipated all season.

The five-time Pro Bowl fullback is a key part of Baltimore's offense and has missed the first six games with a calf injury that lingered. Ricard has been a full participant in practice this week and appears on track to make his season debut Sunday against the Chicago Bears.

Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken spoke Thursday about the blocking, physicality, and versatility that Ricard brings to Baltimore's attack.

"We're excited to have Pat back, a guy that's played as much football as he has," Monken said. "He can play out on the line of scrimmage, he can play in the backfield. He's a guy that doesn't get dented, doesn't overreact to what he sees. That's why he's been an elite football pl

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