The Baltimore Ravens will be without their rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins for Week 2, as he recovers from a recent car accident.
Head coach John Harbaugh announced the news on Friday, stating that while Wiggins is “fine” and in good health, he will not be available to play in the upcoming home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Accident Details and Injury Status
“Nate was in a car accident a couple of days ago,” Harbaugh shared with reporters. “He’s healthy, he’s fine, but he’s just not going to be able to play.”
The accident likely occurred after Wednesday’s practice, as Wiggins missed Thursday’s session and was subsequently listed on the team’s injury report with a neck injury.
While the specifics of the accident have not been made public, Harbaugh’s comments suggest the injury is not severe, and Wiggins is not expected to miss a significant amount of time. The Ravens have not placed him on injured reserve, indicating the team is optimistic about his short-term recovery.
Nate Wiggins NFL Career
Nate Wiggins, the Ravens’ first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, was selected 30th overall out of Clemson, where he earned All-ACC honors in 2023. In his NFL debut during Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Wiggins did not start but showed promise on the field, participating in 17 defensive snaps and 11 special teams snaps**. His solid performance added depth to the Ravens’ defense and special teams, giving fans a glimpse of his potential.
Although he will miss this Sunday’s game, Wiggins is expected to be back in the lineup soon. Coach Harbaugh’s update offered some reassurance: “He’s not likely to miss too much time as a result of the accident.”
With Wiggins sidelined, the Ravens will need to rely on their veteran cornerbacks to step up in his absence. The team faces the **Las Vegas Raiders** at home on Sunday, and Baltimore’s defense will need to maintain its strong performance against a Raiders offense led by quarterback **Jimmy Garoppolo** and standout wide receiver **Davante Adams**.
