Ja’Kobi Lane returns to full practice after four-game wrist absence

Ja’Kobi Lane returned to full practice Wednesday after missing the Ravens’ past four games with a wrist injury. Baltimore’s first official report before Sunday’s game at Cleveland lists the rookie receiver as a full participant, moving his recovery beyond the eligibility to return discussed earlier in the week.

Lane injured his wrist in the season opener at Indianapolis and went on injured reserve in September. The Ravens released veteran receiver Chris Moore on Tuesday, when Lane’s possible return was still part of the roster outlook.

Jesse Minter praised the conditioning work Lane maintained during his absence. The Ravens coach said that preparation matters when a player’s return window opens and he has to make it through football practice. Minter said the team was excited to have Lane back on the field.

Lane was one of several Ravens to take a step forward Wednesday. Trey Hendrickson also returned as a full participant after his finger injury. Lamar Jackson remained a nonparticipant with his ankle injury, while new center Cam Jurgens was limited as he works through concussion protocol.

Lane’s Sunday playing status and receiving workload remain unsettled. The return does not establish how Baltimore will divide snaps or targets against the Browns.

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