Baltimore Ravens Rookie WR Suffers Serious Injury

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Xavier Guillory suffered a broken collarbone during the team's 30-3 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders. Guillory confirmed the injury via his Instagram story, describing it as a "tough break" for his roster prospects.

The injury significantly impacts Guillory's chances of making the Ravens' 53-man roster, as he was already facing intense competition in a crowded wide receiver group that includes established players like Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and DeAndre Hopkins. He is now expected to begin the 2025 season on injured reserve.

Prior to his injury, Guillory had started gaining momentum during the game against Washington, recording 3 receptions for 17 yards after failing to make a catch in the Ravens' first two preseason contests. The undrafted rookie had previously played college football at Idaho State and Arizona State, where he demonstrated consistent performance, including a notable two-touchdown game in the 2024 Big 12 Championship.

While unfortunate for Guillory, the injury simplifies the Ravens' roster decisions ahead of the NFL's deadline to reduce the team to 53 players. Guillory is anticipated to be among the first wave of cuts as the team finalizes its lineup.