Isaiah Likely has become arguably the best TE2 in the NFL, playing behind veteran Mark Andrews in Baltimore but still one of the top weapons for Lamar Jackson.
In 2024, Likely posted 477 yards and six touchdown receptions, continuing his upward season-by-season trend as a go-to tight end for the Ravens. As the 2025 season approaches, the expectation has been that Likely will once again be a key member of Baltimore's passing attack, potentially eating into Andrews' snaps even more.
However, during Tuesday's practice session, Likely was reportedly carted off the field with an apparent lower-leg injury.
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Here's the latest on Likely's injury and if he could miss any time for the Ravens.
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Isaiah Likely injury update
With Baltimore's training camp in full swing, toward the end of Tuesday's practice, reports came in that Likely was carted off the field and "limped into the facility," per ESPN's Jamison Hensley.
The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec added that Likely's injury came on a one-on-one rep against safety Sanoussi Kane.
After practice ended, head coach John Harbaugh told reporters that Likely rolled his ankle and "we'll know more tomorrow." Harbaugh also said he expects the tight end to be sidelined "a few weeks."
Harbaugh on Isaiah Likely who was carted off the field at the end of practice today “We’ll know more tomorrow. It’ll be a few weeks tho.” pic.twitter.com/PpGz9Fvm8M
— Cordell Woodland (@CordellWoodland) July 29, 2025
Likely has suffered a small foot fracture, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Jamison Hensley. ESPN's report adds that it is possible for Likely to return for Week 1 of the regular season, "If all goes well."
#Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely suffered a small foot fracture during Tuesday’s practice, sources told @jamisonhensley and me. If all goes well, it’s an early season return and Week 1 is possible. pic.twitter.com/k05n9x31TH
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 30, 2025
How long is Isaiah Likely out?
Likely will have surgery this week on a broken bone in his foot. The initial timeline for his return is six weeks, but it depends on how his recovery goes. Likely could end up playing in Week 1 if all goes well.
#Ravens standout TE Isaiah Likely will have surgery this week to fix a broken bone in his foot, sources say. The belief is he’s out about 6 weeks, though depending on the outcome it could be fewer.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 30, 2025
While Likely could be ready for Week 1, the best news is it’s not long-term. pic.twitter.com/K74xqBpAJS
Isaiah Likely contract
Likely is still on his rookie deal, which expires after the 2025 season and was worth a total of $4.16 million over four years, per Spotrac.
He's been rumored to be talking about an extension with the Ravens, which would prevent him from hitting the open market at age 26 next offseason.
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Ravens TE depth chart
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Mark Andrews |
| 2 | Isaiah Likely |
| 3 | Charlie Kolar |
| 4 | Zaire Mitchell-Paden |
Andrews, who had 673 yards and 11 touchdowns in his seventh NFL season last year, remains one of the league's top tight ends and Baltimore's go-to option in the passing game. However, Likely has been tracking toward making it more of a "1A and 1B" scenario in recent seasons.
Baltimore will often deploy two-tight end packages with Andrews and Likely, so both can be considered starters. However, if Likely were to miss any time due to his injury, that could change.
Should Likely miss Week 1 or any further time, fourth-year tight end Charlie Kolar (131 yards, one touchdown in 2024) and Zaire Mitchell-Paden, a practice squad tight end, could see increased roles to begin the season.