{"id":863316,"date":"2026-04-10T17:54:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/863316\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:54:26","slug":"chidobe-awuzie-returns-to-ravens-practice-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/863316\/","title":{"rendered":"Chidobe Awuzie Returns to Ravens Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AAwuzie’s return bolsters the Ravens’ secondary as they prepare for a crucial clash with the Patriots.Cincinnati Today<\/p>\n

Ravens cornerback Chidobe Awuzie has returned to practice after suffering a foot injury last week, providing a major boost to the team’s defense ahead of their crucial Week 16 showdown against the New England Patriots. Awuzie has been a standout performer for the Ravens this season, ranking as the fifth-highest graded cornerback in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

Awuzie’s return is significant for the Ravens as they look to solidify their playoff positioning. His elite-level play has been a key factor in the team’s success this year, and his presence will be crucial against a talented Patriots offense led by quarterback Mac Jones.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

In 12 games this season, with five starts, Awuzie has recorded seven pass breakups and 35 tackles. His shutdown coverage abilities will be needed to slow down the Patriots’ passing attack. The Ravens are also getting healthier overall, with left tackle Ronnie Stanley, center Tyler Linderbaum, and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy all returning to practice in a limited capacity.<\/p>\n

Awuzie suffered the foot injury in the Ravens’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals last week.He returned to practice on Friday, just in time for the crucial Week 16 matchup against the Patriots.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Chidobe Awuzie<\/p>\n

A cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens who has been a standout performer this season, ranking as the fifth-highest graded cornerback in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus.<\/p>\n

Ronnie Stanley<\/p>\n

The Ravens’ starting left tackle, who was limited in practice on Thursday due to a knee\/ankle injury but returned to the field on Friday.<\/p>\n

Tyler Linderbaum<\/p>\n

The Ravens’ starting center, who was also limited in practice on Thursday due to a knee injury but returned on Friday.<\/p>\n

Kyle Van Noy<\/p>\n

The Ravens’ starting outside linebacker, who was limited in practice on Thursday due to a quad injury but returned on Friday.<\/p>\n

Trenton Simpson<\/p>\n

A linebacker who will step up to fill the role of rookie Teddye Buchanan, who suffered a season-ending knee injury.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident<\/p>\n

\u201cFifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gordon Edgar, grocery employee<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The Ravens will need Awuzie to be at his best as they take on the Patriots in a crucial Week 16 matchup that could have major playoff implications.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

Awuzie’s return is a significant boost for the Ravens’ defense, which has been a key factor in the team’s success this season. His elite-level play will be crucial as the Ravens look to solidify their playoff positioning down the stretch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a Awuzie’s return bolsters the Ravens’ secondary as they prepare for…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":863317,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2052],"tags":[184,117,2282,7,6,169],"class_list":{"0":"post-863316","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-baltimore-ravens","8":"tag-baltimore","9":"tag-baltimore-ravens","10":"tag-baltimoreravens","11":"tag-football","12":"tag-nfl","13":"tag-ravens"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116381698645730607","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/863316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=863316"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/863316\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/863317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=863316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=863316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=863316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}