Teddye Buchanan: Everything you need to know

Coach Jesse Minter said Wednesday that Buchanan is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in December, NFL.com reports. While Buchanan's rehab seems to be progressing nicely so far, he's still less than six months out from the ACL tear he sustained in Week 15 of his rookie season, and there's still no timetable for his return to team activities. Until he's back to full strength, Trenton Simpson will be a candidate for increased reps at inside linebacker next to three-time All-Pro Roquan Smith.

Buchanan successfully underwent surgery on his torn ACL on Tuesday, Giana Han of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. The 2025 fourth-round pick from California tore his ACL in the Week 15 win over the Bengals. Prior to injury, Buchanan was having an impressive rookie campaign, recording 93 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble across 14 contests. Once fully healthy, he's expected to remain an integral part of the Ravens' linebacker corps.

The Ravens placed Buchanan (ACL) on injured reserve Saturday. Buchanan will miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign due to a torn right ACL suffered Week 15 against the Bengals, so his placement on IR was anticipated. In Buchanan's stead, Trenton Simpson will now inherit a starting role at inside linebacker alongside Roquan Smith beginning Sunday versus the Patriots.