Baltimore Ravens rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins will miss Week 2 to recover from a recent car accident.
Wiggins is “fine” and in good health, but he will not be able to play in the next home game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to head coach John Harbaugh, who made the announcement Friday.
Accident details and injury status
“Nate was in a car accident a few days ago,” Harbaugh shared with reporters. “He's healthy, he's fine, but he just won't be able to play.”
The accident apparently 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.
Although the details of the accident have not been released, Harbaugh's comments indicate that the injury is not serious, and Wiggins is not expected to miss a significant amount of time. The Ravens did not place 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 in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Wiggins did not Started 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, and gave fans a glimpse of his potential.
Although he will miss this Sunday's game, Wiggins is expected to return to the lineup soon. Coach Harbaugh's update offered some reassurance: “He likely won't miss too much time as a result of the accident.”
With Wiggins sidelined, the Ravens will have to rely on their veteran cornerbacks to step up in his absence. The team will face the **Las Vegas Raiders** at home on Sunday, and Baltimore's defense will have to maintain its strong performance against a Raiders offense led by quarterback **Jimmy Garoppolo** and outstanding wide receiver **Devante Adams**.
