OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle tackle Eugene Monroe underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday. Monroe is expected to miss at least a few games. Monroe will be replaced in the starting lineup by undrafted rookie James Hurst.

“I don’t know how many (games),” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “I don’t think it’s going to be on the long end, but that’s something we are going to get cleaned up.”

Monroe signed a five-year, $37.5 million contract in March that included $19 million guaranteed.

“To not have (Monroe) is going to be different, but it’s honestly something that I try not to pay too much attention to,” quarterback Joe Flacco said. “I think Hurst is going to come in, fill in and do a great job. I have all the confidence in the world in him.”

Hurst started a school-record 49 games at North Carolina and was named an All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection.

“It’s been a long journey, a lot of ups and downs, but mostly ups,” Hurst said. “Right now is an opportunity for me. I’m going to put in all the work that I can to be responsible for my job on Sunday.”

Hurst held Houston Texans outside linebacker and top overall pick Jadeveon Clowney to three tackles and no sacks last season when the Tar Heels played South Carolina.

“I’m not really too worried about it,” left guard Kelechi Osemele said of Hurst. “His technique has always been on point and he’s always been a hard worker and is a consistent guy. So, it’s next man up. Obviously, it’s going to be a loss because Eugene’s a veteran and he’s a savvy guy, but, at the same time, we have to go out and execute like we always do.”