HEAD COACH JOHN HARBAUGH
Opening Statement: "OK, it's good to see everybody here. I appreciate you being here. [We had a] good practice. [We have a] big, big, important game on Sunday in Cleveland. We're preparing for it, and we're looking forward to it. We are going to try to put our best foot forward. What questions do you have?"
QB Lamar Jackson has practiced for the last couple of days. Is he a full-go for Sunday? (Jamison Hensley) "Yes."
If WR Rashod Bateman can't go, how do you think you guys are going to – especially in the receiving corps – step up to fill that role? (Jamison Hensley) "I feel good. I feel good about the guys [we have]. I feel we're deep at receiver. 'Tez' [Devontez Walker] would obviously be the next man up in that area, and he'll be prepared to go if that turns out to be the case."
How's OLB Mike Green doing? We saw that he showed up on the injury report yesterday. I didn't see him today. (Luke Jones) "[Mike Green] is doing good. He couldn't practice today. We'll see how he is tomorrow and then into Sunday."
One guy that we haven't asked you about – but he's played in the last three games – is DL Taven Bryan, who has been coming up from the practice squad. What has he brought to your defensive line rotation? And kind of understanding how it works with the elevations, is he going to continue to be in the plans for you guys? (Luke Jones) "Yes, we'll have to see how that goes. We'll have to see what we decide to do with the personnel, in terms of what's best for this game [in Cleveland]. But [Taven Bryan] is definitely in the conversation. He's played well in all three games [that] he's been out there [for]. He brings a lot of energy. He's a fast-switch kind of defensive lineman. He had a couple quarterback hits in the last game. I think he's really been a blessing for us to have him. I'm really glad we have him."
When you go against Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett, and you've had a lot of games against him... (Jamison Hensley) "Well, to be clear, I don't go against Myles Garrett, ever, thankfully. Myles would appreciate it." (Laughter)
Have sports changed or is it just typical, where you have one guy that you sometimes ... Has the strategy changed when going against him? (Jamison Hensley) "Yes, sure, because you can't just stay the same. [Myles Garrett] figures you out pretty quickly. [The Browns] know what they're doing, obviously. And it is not just Myles Garrett, although, I would say that in this division, obviously, there are high, high-level pass rushers, and he's one of them [but] he's not the only one they have. They have guys on both sides, just like the Bengals do and just like the Steelers do. But Myles Garrett, I don't think there's been [anyone] better. [There has] never been a more talented, more dangerous player that you have to block, who can single-handedly wreck any play – any play. And that's really what you have to kind of keep your eye on. So yes, you have to be conscious of where he is at all times."
We were a little far away, but it looked like it was S Ar'Darius Washington that was out there doing a workout. What kind of progress has he made, and how good is it to see him around the team on a daily basis? (Jeff Zrebiec) "Well, the reports have been really positive. Talking to 'A.D.' [Ar'Darius Washington], he's moving around really well. He feels good. This was the first week out – as far as getting on the grass and running around. He hasn't been cleared to practice yet, but it seems like we're getting close to that point. So, hopefully soon, he'll be out there practicing."
