The Sports Xchange

The Baltimore Ravens will open the regular season Sunday without the services of their first-round pick, wide receiver Breshad Perriman.

The 26th overall selection out of Central Florida, Perriman injured his right knee after falling to the ground in the process of making a catch on the opening day of training camp July 30 and has not practiced since.

The Ravens and coach John Harbaugh have been evasive on the exact nature of the rookie’s injury but have said he is not a candidate for the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list, suggesting that they are anticipating his return to practice at any time.

Baltimore drafted the speedy Perriman with the intent of having him replace departed free agent Torrey Smith, but third-year veteran Kamar Aiken, also a former UCF player, is expected to start opposite Steve Smith Sr., in Sunday’s opener in Denver.