Wilson: Ravens' Ngata sidelined with sprained ankle

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was sidelined during practice Wednesday due to a sprained right ankle, an injury that has created doubt regarding his availability for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ngata sprained his ankle in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos and didn’t return. He was wearing a protective walking boot following the Ravens’ 30-7 victory.

X-rays were determined to be negative, and the injury isn’t regarded as a long-term setback.

It’s unclear at this point if he’ll be able to play this weekend.

“I’m anticipating Haloti is getting ready to play against the Bengals,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “It’s a sprained ankle. We’re hopeful that he’ll be there, and there’s a good chance he will. If not, someone else will play.”

If Ngata is out or limited, Justin Bannan would start in his place at defensive tackle.

Meanwhile, three players missed practice due to an illness that’s been going around.

That includes safety Tom Zbikowski, cornerback Frank Walker and linebacker Prescott Burgess.

Also missing practice: long snapper Matt Katula (elbow) and safety Haruki Nakamura (chest).

Tight end Todd Heap (ankle) and fullback Le’Ron McClain (shoulder) were limited.

Outside linebacker Jarret Johnson (left shoulder) participated fully.

Free safety Ed Reed reportedly had a brace on his forearm, but isn’t listed on the injury report.

All of the Bengals practiced at some level of participation.

Fullback Jeremi Johnson (knee) and safeties Roy Williams (forearm) and Tom Nelson (shoulder) were limited.

Running back Bernard Scott (knee) and rookie offensive tackle Andre Smith (foot) practiced fully.

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