OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens center Matt Skura will need season-ending knee surgery, according to a league source.
This is the first major injury to the NFL's highest scoring offense.
Skura was carted off the field in the first quarter of Monday night's 45-6 rout of the Los Angeles Rams. It was originally diagnosed as a sprain, but tests revealed it was a more serious injury. Dr. Tee Moorman will perform Skura's surgery.
Undrafted rookie Patrick Mekari, who filled in Monday night, is expected to replace Skura.