Ravens Get Defensive Boost as Two Key Players Return
On December 2, 2025 the Baltimore Ravens designated outside linebacker Tavius Robinson and safety Ar'Darius Washington to return from injured reserve and both began practicing with the team. Their return matters to local residents because it strengthens depth in the pass rush and secondary as the regular season moves into December, affecting roster decisions and game day competitiveness.
The Baltimore Ravens received a timely reinforcement on December 2 when Tavius Robinson and Ar'Darius Washington were designated to return from injured reserve and resumed practice. Robinson had been sidelined after suffering a broken foot in Week 6 and was on a roughly six week recovery timeline. Washington missed time earlier in the season and his absence had an impact on the secondary. The team posted videos and photos of both players practicing, signaling progress toward availability for game action.
Robinson returned to practice as he resumed progress toward game readiness. Prior to the injury he had contributed during the 2025 season and his return offers the Ravens a boost at outside linebacker, where depth is tested late in the schedule by injuries and situational rotations. Washington's versatility is particularly valuable, as he can line up at free safety, as a slot corner, and as a dime backer. That flexibility expands the coaching staff's package options and provides more match up choices in passing downs.
Practicing again does not guarantee immediate activation on game day rosters, but it does allow both players to work back into team drills and timing with classmates on defense. For Baltimore coaches, the added bodies will factor into weekly game planning and substitution patterns. For local fans and season ticket holders, the possibility of seeing two key defensive contributors return before the end of the regular season is encouraging.
The timing is relevant as the city looks ahead to the remaining slate of games in December. Availability at two positions that affect pass defense and pressure schemes gives the Ravens more room to absorb future injuries and to experiment with packages aimed at limiting opposing quarterbacks. As the team evaluates readiness in practice, roster moves and game day activations will determine how quickly Robinson and Washington can translate their work in practice into on field impact.
