Playing it safe, the Ravens will not risk re-injury to cornerback Lardarius Webb in the team's first two preseason games, coach John Harbaugh told reporters on Saturday.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>john harbaugh said lardarius webb probably won't play in first two preseason games maybe back by third</p>— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/statuses/495618367790006272">August 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>CB Lardarius Webb won't play the first two preseason games, according to Harbs.</p>— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravens/statuses/495620259231956993">August 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Harbaugh said Webb won't play in first two preseason games. Dealing with back injury.</p>— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamisonhensley/statuses/495618403986841600">August 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Hey, there's no reason to rush Webb at this time. It's the preseason after all, and established players are able to adapt without the reps that other players need at this time of the year.
Webb needs to focus on getting his injured back healthy before hitting the playing field. If that involves missing the entire preseason, when it's all said and done, then so be it.