OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Just like the past couple of weeks, the Baltimore Ravens are holding out hope that cornerback Jimmy Smith will return from a back injury.
Smith, the team's top cornerback, has missed the last two games. He tested out his back by running Saturday after not practicing during the week. The Ravens saw improvement but the back wasn't good enough for him to play.
"He's close. He's close," coach John Harbaugh said Monday. "He's been able to run for about a week. So, we'll see."
With Smith sidelined, Baltimore has relied on Shareece Wright and rookie Tavon Young as its starting cornerbacks.