Rookie WR Ja’Kobi Lane placed on injured reserve after wrist surgery

Rookie Ja’Kobi Lane had wrist surgery and will miss a minimum of four games after being placed on IR; the Ravens will lean on veteran and depth receivers in the near term.

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- Fractured wrist occurred during the season opener against the Colts.
- Lane underwent surgery Wednesday morning.
- The team placed him on injured reserve, requiring a minimum four-game absence.
- Removes a rookie depth-and-slot option from the active roster for at least four games.
- Creates more targets for Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker (if healthy), LaJohntay Wester and recently-elevated veterans.
- Ravens signings/elevations and practice-squad moves likely as short-term replacements.
- Minter said the team will ‘shoot for’ the minimum IR stay and expects Lane to attack his rehab.
- No return date beyond the minimum four-game requirement was provided.
- Sources say the team hopes to limit the length but will be cautious.

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