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Ravens Lose Key Offensive Piece to Season-Ending Injury - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

newsweek.com · 2026-10-06

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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedRavens tight end Durham Smythe will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a torn Achilles during Baltimore's 24-18 victory over the Tennessee Titans.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedAn MRI confirmed the injury, ending Smythe's first season in Baltimore after just four games.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedThe article says Smythe's absence creates another hole for a Ravens offense already dealing with several injuries, and that Baltimore valued him mainly for blocking and versatility in the running game.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThrough four games, Smythe had one reception for four yards but played 126 offensive snaps, accounting for nearly half of Baltimore's offensive plays over that stretch.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated126 offensive snaps; nearly half of Baltimore's offensive plays

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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedRookie Matthew Hibner could see an increased role after playing a season-high 37 offensive snaps against Tennessee and finishing with 34 receiving yards.View evidenceHide evidence

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Low Rates of Return to Play and Reduced Levels of Performance in Athletes Participating in the National Football League Following Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review

Journal of ISAKOS · 2025 · Crossref

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