Austin Howard didn’t play in Thursday night’s preseason opener, but the veteran right tackle drew perhaps the largest crowd of media members in the post-game locker room.
It was Howard’s first time talking with the media since signing a three-contract reportedly worth $15 million, and his absence from practice has been a talking point for the last week. Howard has yet to practice since joining the Ravens, and Head Coach John Harbaugh said his status is in the hands of the trainers.
Howard didn’t divulge any further information about his health, but said he’s “absolutely” itching to get back on the field.