OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- In what has been a tough start to the season for the Baltimore Ravens offensive line, rookie guard Olaivavega Ioane is expected to miss time after spraining his MCL in Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
The good news for the Ravens is it's considered a short-term injury, according to NFL Network. This means the Ravens (4-3) will start their sixth different offensive line combination of the season Sunday when they play at the Buffalo Bills (5-1).
Ioane had just moved back to right guard on Sunday before injuring his knee in the first quarter against the Bengals. Emery Jones Jr. filled in for Ioane for the final three quarters.
The No. 14 overall pick in this year's draft, Ioane has been one of the top rookies in the NFL this season. He was selected by Baltimore to upgrade its right guard spot, but Ioane helped the Ravens by making three starts at center after their top three centers were placed on injured reserve.
Entering Week 8, the Ravens will be down to two offensive linemen who have started every game this season: right tackle Roger Rosengarten and left guard John Simpson.
