Flowers had entered the weekend as a game-time decision after dealing with a left hamstring injury. Earlier reports suggested the Ravens were preparing for the possibility of playing without him, but his ability to complete the pre-game test proved decisive. While he has been cleared to play, reports indicate he will be on a snap count, likely limited to between 20 and 30 plays.
Impact of Flowers' return to the Ravens offense
The return of Flowers provides a significant boost to quarterback
The injury occurred during the team's 43-21 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, where Flowers aggravated his hamstring late in the first half. Before exiting that game, he had already racked up a career-high 150 receiving yards, marking the highest single-half total by a Ravens player in over a decade. Following that injury, he was sidelined for last week’s 24-17 defeat to the New Orleans Saints.
Injury recovery and contract status
Flowers’ path to being active involved a cautious recovery process. He did not participate in practice on Wednesday or Thursday, though he was a limited participant in Friday’s walk-through in Brazil. He was officially designated as questionable on the team's final injury report. Throughout his four-year career, the receiver has been remarkably durable, missing only four games in total.
The importance of the wideout to the Baltimore organization was underscored last month when the team signed him to a four-year, $140 million contract extension. The deal, which averages $35 million per season, established him as the fourth-highest-paid receiver in the league, reflecting his status as one of the team's most vital offensive weapons.
