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Ravens rookie to miss season after suffering major knee injury

Originally posted on Field Level Media | Last updated Aug 8, 2025 9:05 AM ET

Baltimore Ravens rookie cornerback Bilhal Kone will likely miss his entire 2025 season after suffering a "torn ligament in his knee" during the team's preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said during the postgame news conference on Thursday.

Coach Harbaugh announces CB Bilhal Kone will miss the season. pic.twitter.com/8QDSQ3irTt
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 8, 2025

The injury occurred late in the first quarter as Kone was defending a pass in the end zone. He landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed at his left leg and had to be carted off the field with his leg placed in a vacuum splint.

Kone, 23, was drafted in the sixth round (No. 178 overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft following a trade with the Tennessee Titans.

A standout at Western Michigan, Kone put together an impressive final college season. He broke up nine passes and recorded 70 tackles along with one interception.

This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.

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