Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Patrick Mekari (ankle) was carted off the field during Sunday's win over the New England Patriots. He did not return. Without Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and Ja'Wuan James (Achilles), the Ravens may be forced to continue to roll with fourth-round rookie Daniel Faalele, team's fourth-string left tackle, in Week 4 versus Buffalo. However, despite the constant ailments across the offensive line, there appears to be no slowing down Lamar Jackson, with the signal-caller running for over 100 yards in Week 3 for the second time in as many games.
The Baltimore Ravens signed versatile offensive lineman Patrick Mekari to a three-year contract extension that will take him through the 2024 season on Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mekari has started 10 games at right tackle this year after finishing as Baltimore's starting center in 2020. "Pat is an easy decision," general manager Eric DeCosta said. The 24-year-old Mekari was scheduled to hit free agency after this season. His versatility gives the Ravens plenty of options on their offensive line, as Mekari could stay at right tackle for the foreseeable future or line up at any other spot on the line, as needed. According to Pro Football Focus, Mekari is one of the offense's highest-graded players and the 51st-ranked offensive tackle in the NFL.
Baltimore Ravens right tackle Patrick Mekari (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a source. Mekari and the team are assessing their options heading into their bye week, but it's yet another injury to an already banged-up Ravens offensive line. Even with the team off in Week 8, Mekari will likely miss time. He had taken over for Alejandro Villanueva at right tackle in Week 2 when Villanueva moved to left tackle in place of injured All-Pro Ronnie Stanley. The injuries to Baltimore's O-line are concerning, especially after quarterback Lamar Jackson was sacked five times and hit seven times in the blowout loss to Cincy on Sunday.
