Ravens cornerback released from hospital after becoming ‘acutely ill’ before game

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Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens is again in Baltimore after going to the hospital as a result of he grew to become “acutely ill,” the crew stated on Wednesday.

Stephens was slated to play within the Ravens’ Week 18 matchup in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday however obtained sick that morning.

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Brandon Stephens of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after breaking up a pass against the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 2, 2022, in Baltimore.

Brandon Stephens of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after breaking apart a go in opposition to the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 2, 2022, in Baltimore.
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“Baltimore Ravens CB Brandon Stephens became acutely ill at the team hotel on Sunday morning and was transported to a local hospital in Cincinnati for evaluation,” the crew stated in a press release. “He remained in Cincinnati for treatment and has since returned to Baltimore, where he is feeling better and is in good spirits.”

Stephens was a third-round select of SMU — he attended UCLA for 2 years earlier than transferring.

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The 25-year-old began in 4 of his 15 video games performed this 12 months after beginning 11 final season. However, he is performed in 95 and 90 p.c of the Ravens’ defensive snaps in his final two video games performed, respectively. He additionally has performed in a majority of particular groups snaps this season.

Brandon Stephens of the Baltimore Ravens is shown after a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 27, 2022, in Tampa, Florida.

Brandon Stephens of the Baltimore Ravens is proven after a sport in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 27, 2022, in Tampa, Florida.
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He has 115 tackles (80 solo) and 11 go breakups in 32 profession video games.

His standing for the AFC wild-card spherical sport in opposition to the Bengals (12-4) is unknown — will probably be the third time the 2 groups meet this season and the second time in as many weeks, each in Cincinnati.

Brandon Stephens of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 1, 2023, in Baltimore.

Brandon Stephens of the Baltimore Ravens seems on throughout a sport in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 1, 2023, in Baltimore.
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The video games kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Sunday night time.

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