It sounds like the Ravens will be without a key defender for at least the next few games. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that edge rusher Kyle Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury yesterday and is “bracing” to miss multiple games.
Van Noy suffered his injury during the second quarter of Sunday’s win over the Browns. Fowler notes that the veteran is hoping it’s only a short-term absence, and coach John Harbaugh clarified that the injury definitely wasn’t a “season-ender.” The team will likely use the next few days to determine the best path forward, which could perhaps include a minimum stay on injured reserve.
A former second-round pick by the Lions, Van Noy established himself as a solid edge rusher during his time in New England, but he’s taken his play to another level since joining Baltimore. After initially joining the Ravens practice squad during the 2023 season, Van Noy proceeded to compile a career-high nine sacks during that campaign.
That performance earned him a two-year, $10MM extension from the organization, and he rewarded the team’s faith by finishing the 2024 season with a team-high 12.5 sacks. That showing earned him his first career Pro Bowl nod.
As ESPN’s Jamison Hensley noted, second-round rookie Mike Green saw an uptick in playing time once Van Noy exited yesterday’s game. The 2024 FBS sacks leader finished Week 2 with a pair of tackles and a QB hit.
“Hopefully he’s fine and he’s good and comes back fast,” Green said of his teammate (via Hensley). “I feel like I’m prepared enough. Of course, there are some things I have to get better at, but I think I’m ready. I can compete at this level.”