Marlon Humphrey may need minor finger surgery

The The Baltimore Ravens may need surgery no star cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey in the 11th week.

Although Humphrey was not seriously injured, the 29-year-old was is considering minor surgery. If he goes through with the procedure, he would likely be out for one to two games, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec.

An absence of one to two weeks would force the Ravens to play without Humphrey against the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. If there was ever a time they felt comfortable playing without him, it would be in Weeks 11 and 12. The Browns and Jets just faced off in Week 10 and combined for 162 passing yards.

Humphrey has already missed one game in 2025. The two-time All-Pro went down in Week 5 with a leg injury that contributed to the Ravens’ 44-10 loss to the Houston Texans.

If Humphrey misses more time, undrafted rookie Keion Martin is listed as his backup on the Ravens’ depth chart. Bhilal Kone, who has been on injured reserve since the start of the season, would normally be the next man up.

Regardless of who plays, the Ravens’ players will be busy in Week 11. Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel enters Sunday with one of the lowest yards-per-attempt averages in the league due to his penchant for targeting tight ends David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. near the line of scrimmage.

The Ravens, Inconsistent 2025 by Marlon Humphrey

The Ravens should be able to deal with the poor offenses of the Browns and Jets without Humphrey, but losing him would still affect the unit’s consistency. Baltimore’s defense hasn’t been typically stifling all season, in large part due to its struggles to stay intact.

While the Ravens have been healthier since their Week 7 bye, they’ve still struggled to keep the same unit on the field all season. As a result, their season-long numbers are shaky, as they rank in the bottom 10 in points allowed and total yards allowed.

Baltimore has been better in that regard since its bye, allowing just 14.67 points per game over its last three contests. Those numbers should improve against Cleveland, which is averaging the third fewest points per game in the NFL.