Baltimore Ravens lose starting WR before Pittsburgh Steelers game

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in Week 16, with both teams dealing with injuries. And prior to kickoff, the Ravens announced the demotion of wide receiver Nelson Agholor, who has now been ruled out.

Agholor has been in concussion protocol all week but had an opportunity to be cleared in time for the game. But after not practicing, the team has downgraded him from questionable to out, limiting them at the wide receiver position.

Agholor has caught 14 passes this season for 231 yards and two touchdowns, starting seven of 14 games.

Without Agholor, the Ravens will hope for better news with fellow wide receiver Rashod Bateman. Bateman missed the final day of training with a foot injury and was subsequently seen in a walking boot. He is listed as questionable, with no further news. Right now, he’s expected to be a game-time decision.

Baltimore has already ruled Diontae Johnson out for the game due to personal reasons, and excused him from the team during the week after returning from a one-game suspension. If Bateman can’t go, the Ravens will turn to Tylan Wallace and Devontez Walker at wide receiver along with Zay Flowers.

The final inactives list is set to be released about 90 minutes before kickoff.

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