The NFL preseason brings anticipation and pleasure to followers throughout the globe.
Each August marks the start of preseason video games and indicators that we’re that a lot nearer to a different common season.
After all, this time of yr additionally means each day additions to the league’s harm report, because the Baltimore Ravens can attest.
Jeff Zrebiec of the Athletic-Baltimore just lately shared on Twitter that Ravens rookie nook Nate Wiggins averted a severe harm throughout Friday night time’s preseason recreation with Philadelphia.
Zrebiec additionally famous that the Ravens imagine Wiggins can be prepared for Week 1.
The Ravens are assured that rookie CB Nate Wiggins, who harm his shoulder Friday night time, averted a extremely vital harm. Wiggins may miss some observe time however Ravens nonetheless optimistic for Week 1.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) August 10, 2024
The workforce drafted Wiggins, who performed collegiately for Clemson, within the first spherical of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Baltimore coaches are excited on the prospect of Wiggins’ means to be a lock-down nook.
That expertise was on full show Friday night time because the nook had a number of move break-ups and almost intercepted a Kenny Pickett throw.
Within the third quarter of the sport, Wiggins was nonetheless on the sphere making performs when he injured his proper shoulder whereas dropping Eagles operating again Lew Nichols for a loss.
The rookie bounced as much as have fun, then headed to the sideline favoring his proper arm.
After a couple of minutes within the medical tent, Wiggins and the Ravens medical employees headed to the locker room.
At Clemson, Wiggins turned a notable professional prospect in his 2022 sophomore yr when he broke up 13 passes and added an interception.
Then, in 2023, he broke up six passes, had two interceptions, pressured two fumbles and had one sack.
As an alternative of returning for one more yr at Clemson, Wiggins declared for the 2024 NFL Draft.
He labored out on the NFL Mix and wowed NFL coaches in attendance with a 4.28 40-yard sprint time.
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