Head Coach John Harbaugh indicated Monday that Jaire Alexander's health played a part in his rough night in Buffalo in the Ravens' season opener and is something the team is monitoring going forward.
Alexander played 33 defensive snaps and surrendered three catches for 100 yards in Buffalo, per Pro Football Focus, including a 25-yarder on the Bills' final drive that essentially sealed the Ravens' 41-40 loss.
Alexander missed about a month of practice as he managed his knee, which he had surgery on to repair at the end of last year. Alexander also missed a couple of days earlier in training camp when he had his knee drained to relieve swelling.
Injuries have been the issue for Alexander, who has been limited to seven games each of the past two seasons, and the Ravens are working to get him back into top shape.
"It's a practice sport. Practice is important, especially at that position, for just being exactly right. So, he and I have had that conversation," Harbaugh said.
"I recognize it and the main thing right now is just to get him right. He's healthy enough, but we have to get him right so we can go out there and play like Jaire Alexander, which I fully expect him to do. We'll just give him an opportunity to do that."
He was limited in Wednesday's practice, just as he was a week prior when he first returned to the field. Chidobe Awuzie served as the team's No. 3 cornerback and played well in Buffalo.