Wilson: Ravens' Gaither is questionable

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh tersely refused to answer any questions about the condition of offensive left tackle Jared Gaither.

Listed as questionable with a neck injury that has sidelined him for the past two games, Gaither repeatedly declined to comment other than to say, "I'm feeling great."

At one point, Gaither nodded and smiled when asked if he expected to play Sunday against the undefeated Denver Broncos. A public relations staffer monitored the brief interview.

Gaither practiced on a limited basis Friday after being held out of practice Thursday after participating on a full-time basis on Wednesday. He didn’t wear a red jersey on Friday after donning one Thursday.

"I'm not even going to comment on injuries, so we'll see," Harbaugh said. "If he's out there on Sunday, you'll see him. If he's not, you won't."

If Gaither is sidelined again, then rookie offensive tackle Michael Oher would start at left tackle again with Marshal Yanda filling in on the right side.

"I'm more comfortable at right tackle because I've been there for a while," Oher said. "I'll play left or right, it doesn't matter. I can't talk about that kind of stuff."

Inside linebacker Tavares Gooden was upgraded to full participation in practice.

Gooden is recovering from a slight concussion suffered when he got hit in the chin at practice this week.

He's listed as probable.

Like Gaither, Gooden said that Harbaugh instructed him not to talk about his injury.

The Ravens also listed quarterback Joe Flacco (sprained right ankle), kicker Steve Hauschka (right ankle), linebacker Jarret Johnson (left shoulder), free safety Ed Reed (illness) and wide receiver David Tyree (hamstring) as probable.

"I was kicking and I hit the ball a little weird," Hauschka said. "It felt good as the week went on."

The Broncos are extremely healthy, listing two defensive starters as probable with hamstring injuries.

Strong safety Brian Dawkins and nose guard Ronald Fields both practiced today.

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