Ravens WR Rashod Bateman, OLB Justin Houston return to practice; TE Mark Andrews among notable absences

Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman and outside linebacker Justin Houston returned to practice Wednesday, a significant step forward in their recovery from lingering lower-body injuries.

Bateman hadn’t practiced since spraining his foot in the Ravens’ Week 4 loss to the Buffalo Bills, while Houston had been out since spraining his groin in their Week 3 win over the New England Patriots. Bateman leads the team’s wide receivers in receiving yards (243); Houston has two sacks, the most among the team’s outside linebackers.

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson, whose practice squad signing was finalized Wednesday, and rookie tight end Charlie Kolar, who was designated to return Tuesday, were also on the practice field.

Eight Ravens were missing at practice, including seven starters: tight end Mark Andrews, wide receiver Devin Duvernay, running back J.K. Dobbins, fullback Patrick Ricard, right tackle Morgan Moses (heel), defensive lineman Calais Campbell and cornerback Marcus Peters. Reserve guard Ben Cleveland (foot) was also absent.

Moses was held out of the second half of the Ravens’ loss Sunday to the New York Giants after being carted off the field with a minor injury. Dobbins’ knee tightened up Sunday, coach John Harbaugh said Monday. Campbell and Peters have typically rested on Wednesday.

Harbaugh is scheduled to address reporters Wednesday afternoon.

This story will be updated.

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