Report: Ravens' Stanley expected back for SNF after year-long absence

Ronnie Stanley's finally back.

The Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle is expected to be active for Sunday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.

Stanley, a former first-team All-Pro, hasn't played since September 2021 due to an ankle injury. He underwent season-ending ankle surgeries in each of the last two seasons. The 28-year-old appeared in six games in 2020 and one contest in 2021.

Stanley earned his first All-Pro nod while starting 14 games in 2019. He quickly established himself as one of the NFL's premier tackles after being drafted sixth overall in 2016. The Notre Dame product, who has yet to play a full season since entering the league, has made 63 career starts.

Baltimore gave Stanley a five-year, $98-million contract extension in October 2020.

Stanley's return is a big boost to the 2-2 Ravens, who are coming off a home loss to the Buffalo Bills. Baltimore's offensive line has allowed eight sacks while helping the team's running game average 5.4 yards per carry through the season's first four games.