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Hendrickson originally sustained the injury during the team's season opener and had been managing the issue by playing with the finger taped over the previous two weeks. The decision to move forward with surgery was made to ensure the 31-year-old is fully recovered for the remainder of the campaign.
Managing the Defensive Rotation
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Through the first three games of the season, Hendrickson has served as a cornerstone of the Baltimore defense, recording one sack and three quarterback hits. His impact has been significant, as he currently maintains a 17.6% pressure rate, a figure that ranks him tied for sixth across the entire NFL. Since the beginning of the 2023 season, Hendrickson has been one of the league's most productive defenders, accumulating 40 sacks.
In his absence, the coaching staff will look to second-year outside linebacker Mike Green to shoulder a heavier workload. Green, a former second-round draft pick, has recorded one sack and two quarterback hits thus far. Additionally, the team is expected to provide undrafted rookie Ethan Burke with his first defensive snaps of the season to help fill the void on the edge.
Injury Updates Across the Roster
Beyond the news regarding Hendrickson, the Ravens are monitoring the status of starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley. Stanley was held out of Friday’s practice due to a toe injury after participating in a limited capacity on Wednesday and Thursday. While he missed last week’s game, Minter expressed a degree of optimism regarding his availability for Sunday, stating that the team is working to ensure he has the best opportunity to return to the lineup.
