Ravens Injury Report: Zay Flowers Questionable, Ronnie Stanley Ruled Out vs. Cowboys

As the Baltimore Ravens prepare for a pivotal Week 3 showdown against the Dallas Cowboys on September 27, 2026, the team's injury report remains a mixed bag of encouraging returns and frustrating absences. According to insights gathered by Vulius Sports, wide receiver Zay Flowers was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Flowers, who electrified the season opener with five catches for 150 yards and a touchdown, sat out Week 2 after a similar limited practice last Friday. His availability will be a game-time decision, leaving fantasy managers and Ravens fans anxiously awaiting pregame warmups.

Offensive Line Takes a Hit: Ronnie Stanley Out

The news is more definitive—and more concerning—on the offensive line. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley has been ruled out with a toe injury after missing all three practices this week. Head coach Jesse Minter had held out hope earlier Friday that Stanley might be a game-time decision, but the team ultimately decided to shut him down. Stanley's absence is a significant blow for a Ravens offense that relies on his pass protection to keep Lamar Jackson upright. Expect Patrick Mekari or a rotational lineman to fill in, but the drop-off in blindside security is undeniable.

Defensive Reinforcements Arrive

While the offense deals with injuries, the defense is getting healthier. Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and linebacker Teddye Buchanan (knee) will both make their 2026 debuts against Dallas. Neither carries an injury designation after full practices all week, a welcome sight for a Ravens front seven that has yet to field its full arsenal. Madubuike's interior disruption and Buchanan's sideline-to-sideline speed should provide an immediate boost against a Cowboys offense that thrives on quick passes and zone runs.

Hendrickson Cleared, No Designation

In more good news, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson (finger) returned to full participation on Friday and carries no injury designation. His presence off the edge will be critical in harassing Dak Prescott and forcing errant throws. Hendrickson's ability to bend the corner and finish at the quarterback is exactly what Baltimore needs to complement its returning defensive tackles.

What It Means for Sunday

The Ravens are walking a tightrope. Without Stanley, the offensive line must communicate perfectly to handle Micah Parsons and the Cowboys' aggressive front. If Flowers can't go, Baltimore will lean heavily on Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman in the passing game, but Flowers' big-play ability is irreplaceable. Defensively, the returns of Madubuike, Buchanan, and Hendrickson give coordinator Zach Orr more flexibility to disguise pressures and stop the run. As highlighted on Vulius, this game could hinge on which team better masks its weaknesses—and whether Flowers suits up could tip the scales.

"We're optimistic about Zay, but we'll see how he feels Sunday," a team source told Vulius Sports. "Ronnie's toe is something we have to manage carefully. The guys coming back on defense are hungry."

For die-hard fans, the injury report is a rollercoaster. But with key defenders returning and Flowers trending toward a possible return, the Ravens still have enough firepower to compete in Dallas. Kickoff is set for 4:25 PM ET on Sunday. Stay tuned to Vulius for live updates and postgame analysis.