LT Ronnie Stanley, CB Brandon Stephens among Ravens absent at Thursday’s practice

Left tackle Ronnie Stanley and cornerback Brandon Stephens were among the five Ravens missing during the open portion of practice Thursday.

Stanley (ankle) and Stephens (quadriceps) were both limited in practice Wednesday. Stanley, who also missed last Thursday’s practice, has yet to fully participate in a practice since being cleared to return. If he’s unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, Patrick Mekari is expected to start. Veteran Ja’Wuan James suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Sunday’s win over the New York Jets.

With cornerback Kyle Fuller on season-ending injured reserve after tearing his ACL on Sunday, Stephens was expected to start in Week 2 alongside Marlon Humphrey. If Stephens isn’t healthy, and cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) remains unavailable, the Ravens could lean on rookies Damarion “Pepe” Williams and Jalyn Armour-Davis to contain explosive wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Fullback Patrick Ricard (calf) was missing for the second straight practice, while wide receiver James Proche II (groin) was absent after being limited Wednesday. Tight end Nick Boyle, a full participant Wednesday, was out as well.

In Miami Gardens, Florida, Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead returned to practice after missing Wednesday’s workout with a toe injury and veteran rest. Right tackle Austin Jackson, who left Sunday’s win over the New England Patriots with a right ankle injury and did not return, was absent for the second straight day.

Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (toe), running back Salvon Ahmed (heel) and outside linebacker Melvin Ingram (rest) also returned to practice Thursday for Miami, while tight end Cethan Carter (concussion protocol) remained sidelined.

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