It didn’t take long for this hard-hitting affair to claim its first victim. With the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers still in the first quarter, Ravens right guard Tyre Phillips suffered an ankle injury during a three-yard run from running back Gus Edwards.
Phillips was able to hobble to the sideline with a noticeable limp and entered the blue medical tent. He’s questionable to return with an ankle injury and Patrick Mekari has stepped into the starting lineup in his stead.
Phillips has struggled in the beginning of his NFL career, while also battling some injuries. Some expected Baltimore to swap Phillips out for one of the more experienced guards on the 53-man roster after the bye but the Ravens went with their rookie once again in this game. However, this might be an opportunity for Mekari or someone else to cement themselves as the starter moving forward if the play improves.
