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John Harbaugh: “Not real optimistic” about Matt Elam’s condition

The biceps injury suffered by Ravens safety Matt Elam Saturday appears to be a big one.

According to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun, the Ravens are still waiting for full results of an MRI, but they’re “not counting on Elam to play this season.”

That likely means he suffered a full tear, which would require surgery and months of rehabilitation.

“I haven’t heard on the MRI yet, but I’m not real optimistic right now,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “I haven’t heard a final word, but it wasn’t very optimistic [Saturday] talking to the doctors.