After trading two draft picks next year to the Jaguars for Monroe, The Ravens had hinted that he might not play in a game right away. He only passed his physical and joined practice on Thursday.
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"Obviously we’re bringing Eugene in to play. How soon that can happen remains to be seen," head coach John Harbaugh told reporters.
McKinnie reportedly has been dangled in trade talks since the trade for Monroe. He started the first four games at left tackle for the Ravens and was expected to start for the Ravens against the Dolphins. The offensive line has been the biggest disappointment in the defending Super Bowl champions’ 2-2 start, including an 0-2 record on the road, and McKinnie has been singled out for his underwhelming play.
