Ar'Darius Washington Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Ravens game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 27, 2025
Lands on reserve/PUP list
The Ravens placed Washington (Achilles) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Washington is recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered in May, but there's optimism that he could be fully healthy late in the regular season. He played in all 17 regular-season games for the Ravens in 2024 and finished with career highs in defensive snaps (677), tackles (64), pass defenses (eight) and interceptions (two).
Jul 17, 2025
Placed on active/PUP list
Washington (Achilles) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Washington tore his Achilles in May but is targeting a late-season return. The safety remains eligibly to practice while on the active/PUP list, though Washington's unlikely to do so considering his return timeline is expected to stretch well into the regular season, if he can play at all in 2025.
May 28, 2025
Targeting late-season return
Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Wednesday that he expects Washington (Achilles) to return by November or December, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Washington sustained a torn Achilles while training earlier in May, so it's no surprise the TCU product is expected to miss substantial time. He appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Ravens in 2024, recording 64 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, eight passes defended, with two interceptions, and one forced fumble. Sanoussi Kane is expected to serve as Kyle Hamilton's top backup while Washington remains sidelined.
May 13, 2025
Suffers torn Achilles
Washington tore his Achilles during conditioning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
An MRI confirmed the tear, and Washington is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season. It's a brutal blow for the 25-year-old safety, who emerged as a key defender in the Ravens' secondary last season and tallied career bests in total tackles (64) and interceptions (two) across 17 regular-season games. Washington's absence opens the door for rookie first-rounder Malaki Starks to earn a starting role at safety alongside Kyle Hamilton.
Apr 21, 2025
Staying in Baltimore
The Ravens signed Washington to a one-year deal Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted safety from TCU has spent the past four seasons with the Ravens, appearing in 25 regular-season contests during that time. Washington is coming off a career year in 2024, playing in all 17 of Baltimore's regular-season games and tallying 64 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and eight passes defended, with two interceptions, across 833 total snaps (677 defensive and 156 on special teams). The 25-year-old served as the Ravens' top free safety last season and is expected to compete for role again throughout the summer.
Mar 12, 2025
Tendered by Baltimore
The Ravens placed a Right of First Refusal Tender on Washington on Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Placing a tender on Washington allows the Ravens to match any offer that another team gives the 25-year-old safety out of TCU. He mostly served on special teams and in a rotational role in the Ravens' secondary in the first half of the 2024 season, but he entered the starting lineup in Week 8 and played a more significant role down the stretch. Washington finished the 2024 regular season with a career-high 64 tackles (45 solo), including 1.0 sacks, eight pass defenses (two interceptions) and one forced fumble across 17 games.
Jan 23, 2025
Inserted into starting safety role
Washington played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 64 tackles (45 solo), including 1.0 sacks, eight pass defenses (two interceptions) and one forced fumble.
ANALYSIS
Prior to the 2024 regular season, Washington had played in just eight regular-season games across three years since signing with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in May of 2021. He was mostly used in a rotational role at safety for the first half of the regular season, but he was inserted into the starting lineup in Week 8 against the Browns, which helped propel Baltimore's second-half defensive turnaround. Washington enters the offseason as a restricted free agent, which means the Ravens can match any offer that another team makes for the TCU product.
Dec 16, 2024
Gets another interception Sunday
Washington recorded five tackles (two solo) and an interception during Sunday's 35-14 win against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Washington came down with a jump ball thrown deep between the numbers late in the fourth quarter, preserving a 35-14 Ravens lead and setting his team up to run out the clock. He also played all 60 of Baltimore's defensive snaps Sunday, and he figures to play a near-every down role again in Week 16 versus the Steelers.
Dec 15, 2024
Good to go Week 15
Washington (personal) is active against the Giants on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Washington didn't travel with Baltimore on Saturday due to a personal matter, but he made his way to New Jersey and appears set to suit up against the Giants. He's been starting at free safety of late, playing every one of Baltimore's defensive snaps since Week 11. Washington has already logged more defensive snaps (458) this season than he did over his first three campaigns in the NFL.
Dec 14, 2024
May sit out Week 15
Washington is dealing with a personal matter and is questionable to play against the Giants on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Washington isn't traveling with the Ravens to New Jersey on Saturday, but there's still a chance he could arrive on his own and suit up against the Giants. The fourth-year pro has stepped into an every-down role of late, logging 100 percent of Baltimore's defense snaps in each of the team's past three games. If Washington can't play Sunday, Marcus Williams could be asked to step up.
Dec 3, 2024
Solid showing in loss
Washington recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 24-19 loss versus the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Washington once again led Baltimore's cornerbacks in snaps (54) in Week 13, and he posted his second-highest tackle total of the season so far. He should remain heavily involved in the Ravens' defensive backfield after their bye in Week 14.
Nov 18, 2024
Productive day in defeat
Washington recorded 11 tackles (six solo), including a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
The starting safety also played on all 74 defensive snaps. Washington now has 36 tackles (26 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and six passes defensed, including an interception, in 2024.
Mar 14, 2024
Stays in Baltimore
The Ravens re-signed Washington on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Washington was an exclusive rights free agent after appearing in just eight games over three seasons for the Ravens. He saw action on only 113 defensive snaps last season.
Jan 20, 2024
Available Saturday
Washington (chest) is available to play in Saturday's matchup with the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Washington was just activated off injured reserve Friday and has not played since Week 2. However, he did open the season as a near-full-time player in the Ravens' secondary, so it remains to be seen what type of workload he will see.
Jan 19, 2024
Activated from injured reserve
The Ravens activated Washington (chest) from injured reserve Friday.
ANALYSIS
Washington, however, remains questionable for Saturday's tilt with the Texans. He hasn't played since Week 2 but did open the season as a near-full time player in the Ravens' secondary. Washington's return would be a boost with Marlon Humphrey (calf) out versus Houston.
Jan 3, 2024
Gets go-ahead to practice
Baltimore designated Washington (chest) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The transaction opens a 21-day window during which the Ravens can officially activate Washington before they'd have to shut him down for the rest of the season. Baltimore's injury reports over the week will give an indication of whether he might be available for Week 18.
Sep 19, 2023
Goes on IR
Washington (chest) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Washington has operated as the team's slot corner in each of their first two contests, recording 11 tackles (six solo), a sack and two passes defended along the way. The injury, which will keep Washington out for at least the next four games, is another blow to the Ravens' secondary, who have also been without Marcus Williams (pectoral) and Marlon Humphrey (foot).
Aug 15, 2022
Makes return to practice
Washington passed his physical Monday and participated in practice, Ryan Mink of BaltimoreRavens.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's an encouraging sign for Washington, who now finds himself in an intense competition for reps at safety behind Marcus Williams, Chuck Clark, and 2022 first-round pick Kyle Hamilton. Unless Baltimore opts to keep more than four safeties on their initial 53-man roster, Tony Jefferson, Geno Stone and Washington are all probably gunning for the last spot at the position.
Jul 23, 2022
Placed on PUP list
Washington (foot) has landed on the Ravens' active/PUP list as the team enters training camp, Clifton Brown of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Washington broke his foot midway through the 2021 season and is apparently still recovering from the issue. He will need to be activated from the PUP list before he can return to practice. The sooner the better, as he figures to be part of a loaded defensive back competition.
Jan 6, 2022
Shifts back to IR
Washington (foot) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and moved back to injured reserve Thursday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Washington hasn't played since Week 11 against Chicago after breaking his foot. He was placed on IR on Nov. 27 and was expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. Now cleared from COVID protocols, Washington can return to the Ravens' facilities to rehab his injury.
Dec 28, 2021
Placed on COVID-19 list
Washington (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 test, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports, as a result of a positive test, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Washington was on IR with a foot injury and had already been ruled out for the season. He'll now have to do any rehab work at home, as he won't be able to visit the Ravens' practice facilities while in protocols.
Nov 27, 2021
Officially lands on IR
Washington (foot) was officially placed on injured reserve Saturday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Washington was already presumed out for the season due to a broken foot, so this move was largely procedural. Washington played a minimal role on special teams prior to his injury.
Nov 26, 2021
Done for season
Washington (foot) is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Washington is dealing with a broken foot. He will presumably be placed on the Ravens' injured reserve at some point. In his absence, Geno Stone and Anthony Levine will be the prime options to provide depth at safety.
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