As fans, players and league associates alike hope the negotiations between the league and the players result in the end of the lockout, two Ravens, cornerback Domonique Foxworth and safety Ed Reed, hope their physical health can withstand another season, full or abbreviated.
At the very beginning of last year's training camp Foxworth severely injured his right knee during non-contact drills. He spent the 2010 season on IR (Injured Reserve), healing and recovering from knee surgery. The lack of OTA's and possibility of losing training camp could be disruptive to Foxworth's gradual return to the field. Before his injury, Foxworth started all 16 games at the right cornerback position in the 2009 season. He probably won't be able to contribute that way immediately but should be worked back into rotation and eventually a starting position.
Reed's situation is a little different. He played through a painful hip injury during the second half of the season after his PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) tag expired. Despite playing in only 10 games, Reed ended the season with a league-leading eight interceptions. Reed has recently come out and admitted that he is ready for the season mentally but not physically. Reed is capable of missing preseason activity and playing at a high-level, evident by his 2010 performance.
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