DANNY WOODHEAD TALKS ABOUT HIS HEALING HAMSTRING, NEARING RE

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One of the Ravens’ biggest reasons for hope that their offense will turn things around in the second half is back on the field and feeling good.

Veteran running back Danny Woodhead returned to practice last week. Now, Woodhead will continue ramping up for his return., as the team heads into its bye

but that’s the goal.,Woodhead is eligible to play in the Ravens’ next game on Nov. 19 in Green Bay. He didn’t say whether he definitely will

“I’m feeling good,” Woodhead said Wednesday in his first interview since a Week 1 hamstring injury sent him to injured reserve (IR)., but understand there’s a process'womens Tyler Eifert Jersey

Woodhead created a lot of hype around Baltimore this offseason. The veteran free-agent addition was projected to be a big part of the offense and primary chain-mover after the loss of tight end Dennis Pitta.

on the Ravens’ first drive of the season,Then, Woodhead flashed that potential with three first-down catches for 33 yards, including a one-hander. The fun didn’t last long,womens Nick Vigil Jersey, as Woodhead went down on the final play of that drive.

” Woodhead said with a laugh. “It is what it is. I’m not looking in the past at that.”,“It was a fun first drive. It’s just not as long or lengthy as I would have liked'Authentic Andy Dalton Jersey,

he’s been on the shelf for nearly nine games.,>womens Cedric Ogbuehi Jersey,Woodhead missed 13 games in 2014 because of a broken fibula. He was done after two games last season because of a torn ACL. This year

He played in just one preseason game this season,womens Jake Fisher Jerseythen returned three weeks later to reinjure it., also because of a hamstring injury

but that could happen to anyone. Freak things happen in this game,Authentic Paul Dawson Jersey,“It sucks, how beneficial is that? … I feel like in the healing process and rehab process,womens Andy Dalton Jersey,” Woodhead said. “If you’re going to sit and sulk about things,> if you’re upbeat, it’s going to help.”

Woodhead said the last thing he was thinking when he suffered the hamstring injury in Cincinnati was that he would be out for an extended period of time.Authentic Tyler Eifert Jersey,

you’re like,“During the game,’” he said., ‘That kind of hurt. I’m probably not playing the rest of the gameAuthentic Cedric Ogbuehi Jersey,

but the Ravens placed him on IR with the intention of giving him plenty of time to heal and bringing him back for a second-half push.,The initial reports were that it would knock Woodhead out for four to six weeks,Authentic Nick Vigil Jersey,

” Woodhead said. “You just take the time that you get and do everything you can to be ready.”,“You do get a lot more time and there’s no rushing back [while on IR]

who can create mismatches,The Ravens have been eager to get him back. Baltimore’s short passing game should be more effective with Woodhead, which he showed in Cincinnati., elude tacklers and break tackles to move the chains. He has a knack for finding the needed yardageAuthentic Tyler Kroft Jersey,

Woodhead said teammates have been frequently asking him when he’s coming back. They know he could be a big help.

“I’ve been watching Woodhead kill for 10 years since I’ve been in the league. I used to hate him,honestly,Authentic Jake Fisher Jersey,' great guy. He brings a lot of energy every day, when he was in New England,womens Tyler Kroft Jersey.” wide receiver Mike Wallace said. “He’s a great player, so I’m excited about getting him back.”

Woodhead isn’t one to talk himself up. The Ravens have made due with him out,Authentic A.J. Green Jersey.'womens Paul Dawson Jersey Javorius Allen and others have stepped up..as Alex Collins

“I’m not going to be concerned with what I’m in there for or how much I’m in there, but that’s how I’ve been raised.”,” Woodhead said. “My thought process has always been to do whatever I can to help the team. I know it’s not a fun answer,womens A.J. Green Jersey