Ravens nearing full strength ahead of AFC divisional round matchup vs. Texans

The Ravens used the bye week to get even healthier and ahead of the divisional round matchup against the Texans, head coach John Harbaugh is “optimistic” that injured players gradually return to practice this week.

Zay Flowers (calf), Marlon Humphrey (calf), Odafe Oweh (ankle), Malik Harrison (groin) and Del’Shawn Phillips (shoulder) all missed practice last week, but things are starting to look good for the No. 1 seed ahead of Saturday.

“We’re pretty optimistic about everybody, varying degrees of optimism with certain guys,” Harbaugh said. “It’s just like any week, you have to see it unfold. Some guys are good to go. Other guys are going to be more day by day.”

In Monday roster moves that will help open spots for injured players returning, second-year cornerback Pepe Williams (ankle) was placed on injured reserve and veteran wide receiver Laquon Treadwell was released.

The Ravens have decisions to make on wide receiver/returner Devin Duvernay and defensive back Ar’Darius Washington who are in the middle of their injured reserve practice window.