NFL News Roundup: Ravens’ Flowers Sprains Knee, Falcons’ Mooney Uncertain for Week 1
Ravens’ Zay Flowers Suffers Knee Injury
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers left Saturday’s preseason game against the Carolina Panthers with a sprained knee, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The severity of the injury is still being evaluated, but Flowers is considered day-to-day and is expected to miss some time.
Flowers, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has been impressive in training camp and was expected to compete for a starting role this season. His absence leaves the Ravens thin at wide receiver behind Rashod Bateman and Demarcus Robinson.
Falcons’ Darnell Mooney Faces Long Odds to Play in Week 1
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney is considered a long shot to play in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints due to a shoulder injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Mooney suffered the injury during Wednesday’s practice and is undergoing further evaluation.
Mooney is the Falcons’ leading receiver and was expected to be a key target for quarterback Marcus Mariota. His absence would be a significant blow to Atlanta’s offense, especially considering the team’s lack of depth at the position.
Other Notable Injuries
* **Pittsburgh Steelers:** Quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) is expected to miss the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
* **Cleveland Browns:** Wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (knee) is out for the season after tearing his ACL in practice.
* **New York Jets:** Cornerback Sauce Gardner (hamstring) is expected to miss the first few weeks of the regular season.
Preseason Results
Saturday’s Games:
* Baltimore Ravens 20, Carolina Panthers 13
* New York Giants 23, Cincinnati Bengals 21
* Pittsburgh Steelers 32, Seattle Seahawks 25
Sunday’s Games:
* Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
* Atlanta Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans
* New York Jets vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Upcoming Schedule
Monday, August 14:
* Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders
Tuesday, August 15:
* Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens
Wednesday, August 16:
* Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts
Thursday, August 17:
* Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos
Friday, August 18:
* San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers
Saturday, August 19:
* New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers
* Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, August 20:
* Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals
* Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Chargers