Ravens being cautious with Gaither's foot

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens are taking a cautious approach with offensive tackle Jared Gaither, who remains sidelined with a bruised foot.

Gaither had a cortisone shot in his foot recently, and coach John Harbaugh indicated that the team is going to allow him time "to let it settle down and let it heal."

Ever since being moved to right offensive tackle and replaced by Michael Oher on the left side, Gaither has been out with the foot problem.

Gaither has visited a foot specialist, Dr. Robert Anderson, the same doctor who treated former Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden's turf toe.

The Ravens are also having orthotics inserted in Gaither's cleats to ease the pressure on the feet of the 6-foot-9, 340-pounder.

With Gaither out and Oniel Cousins absent due to strep throat today, offensive guard Marshal Yanda played right tackle with Chris Chester moving into Yanda's right guard spot.

"We’ll probably take our time," Harbaugh said. "I think he’s anxious to get back and practice. He should be back there practicing pretty soon.”

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