The short week before the Thanksgiving game against the rival Cincinnati Bengals makes physical recovery tougher, but it didn't stop three of the Ravens' most critical players from returning to the field Tuesday.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson, safety Kyle Hamilton, and nose tackle Travis Jones returned to practice Tuesday, a good sign for their availability on short rest.
Jackson (toe) missed Monday's walk-through practice with a third different ailment in as many weeks. But each week he has returned the next day and played.
Hamilton tweaked his ankle late in the fourth quarter of the Ravens' win over the New York Jets. He's a critical chess piece in Baltimore's defense, which will have its hands full against the Bengals' potent offense. Jones (ankle) is a massive part of the Ravens' defensive front.
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) and cornerback Keyon Martin (ribs) are also practicing for a second straight day. Bateman has missed the past two games.
The only two Ravens missing from practice Tuesday are running back Justice Hill and defensive tackle Taven Bryan (knee), who may go on short-term injured reserve.
