UPDATE: Dickson's MRI came back negative, with some swelling but no tear. He is expected to play in Week 1.
Ravens TE Ed Dickson Sprains Shoulder: Fantasy Implications (UPDATE)
Ravens TE Ed Dickson left Thursday’s game with a shoulder sprain and is getting an MRI. We break down the fantasy implications.
Baltimore Ravens TE Ed Dickson suffered a subluxed shoulder in Thursday's game against Philadelphia. Aaron Wilson reports that he's scheduled to have an MRI Friday and coach John Harbaugh expects him to miss a couple weeks.
Analysis: While the words "subluxed" and "MRI" sound scary, Harbaugh doesn't seem to be as worried. "We're pretty sure it’s just a sprain but we’re going to get an MRI...we’re probably looking at a couple of weeks." Still, this isn't good news for the Ravens' TE depth - they are now down to the 3rd string after primary backup Dennis Pitta broke his hand last week - and it's really not good news for Joe Flacco, who's still struggling with consistency and can't afford to lose a safety valve for any extended period. Dickson enjoyed a breakout fantasy year in 2011 with 54 catches and 5 touchdowns. Depending on how the MRI goes, he should be a reliable 2nd-tier TE on fantasy squads.
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