Baltimore Ravens rookie guard Olaivavega Ioane is expected to miss time after sustaining an MCL sprain during Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The injury occurred in the first quarter after Ioane moved back to right guard. Emery Jones Jr. filled in for the final three quarters. This setback places additional strain on an offensive line already dealing with multiple injuries. The Ravens (4-3) will start their sixth different offensive line combination of the season when they play at the Buffalo Bills (5-1).
Ioane, the No. 14 overall pick in this year's draft, had been one of the top rookies in the NFL this season. He helped the Ravens by making three starts at center after their top three centers were placed on injured reserve. Entering Week 8, the Ravens will be down to two offensive linemen who have started every game this season: right tackle Roger Rosengarten and left guard John Simpson.
The team continues to navigate a challenging start to the season with further offensive line reshuffling.
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