Ben Cleveland Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Ravens vs Bengals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Dec 8, 2025
Suspended for three games
The NFL suspended Cleveland for three games Monday due to violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland has served mostly as a blocker on special teams, though his absence means Baltimore's depth on the offensive line will be depleted for the next three games. He is eligible to return in Week 18 against the Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 4.
Mar 15, 2025
Re-ups with Ravens
The Ravens are re-signing Cleveland to a contract.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland worked as a backup at left guard last year and played in all 19 of Baltimore's regular-season and postseason contests. He'll likely again work in a rotational role now that he's back with Baltimore, though he could be facing punishment from the league after being arrested for DUI in mid-February.
Feb 17, 2025
Arrested for DUI in Georgia
Cleveland was arrested in Georgia on Feb. 12, receiving one citation for driving under the influence of alcohol and one for failing to maintain lane, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland held down a backup role at left guard for Baltimore during the 2024 campaign, appearing in all 17 of the team's regular-season games, plus both playoff contests. As a 2021 third-round pick, Cleveland's rookie contract has now run its course, positioning him to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Oct 24, 2022
Sheds injury designation
Cleveland (foot) was a full participant in Monday's estimated practice report.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland hasn't played since Week 4 due to the injury. Although the report is only an estimate, it appears Cleveland will be ready to return to the field Thursday against the Buccaneers. It remains to be seen if he'll take back over at left guard, or if Ben Powers will continue to start at the position.
Oct 23, 2022
Not playing Sunday
Cleveland (foot) is inactive Sunday against the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland hasn't played since Week 4 and will remain out again in Week 7. In his absence, Ben Powers will draw the start at left guard.
Oct 14, 2022
Remains out for Week 6
Cleveland (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland will miss a second straight game due to a foot injury he presumably suffered during Week 5 prep. Ben Powers will remain the Ravens' starting left guard in Cleveland's absence.
Oct 7, 2022
Out for Week 5
Cleveland (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland appears to have suffered the injury during practice this week, as he was added to the injury report Wednesday. He did not practice in any capacity Thursday or Friday, so it's unclear when he may be able to return. Ben Powers will remain the starter at left guard in Cleveland's absence.
Aug 1, 2022
Passes physical
Cleveland (undisclosed) was activated from the active/non-football injury list Monday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland passed a conditioning test, did a leg lift and then did a padded practice, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Cleveland was placed on the non-football injury list last Wednesday and hasn't been able to practice with the team. Now healthy, he'll be able to compete for a spot on the Ravens' offensive line.
Jul 27, 2022
Goes on NFI list
Cleveland (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland will have to wait to practice with his team as camp opens. Once healthy, he should compete for a depth role on the Ravens' offensive line, if not a starting a position.
Nov 20, 2021
Comes off IR
Cleveland (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland missed the last five weeks with the injury, one of which was Baltimore's bye. He should return to a depth role on the Ravens' offensive line.
Nov 8, 2021
Designated to return
Cleveland (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland has missed the last three games due to his knee injury but will rejoin the team for practice ahead of Week 10. He'll have to be activated within 21 days if he hopes to return in 2021.
Oct 12, 2021
Moves to injured reserve
Cleveland (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland suffered the knee injury during Monday's win over the Colts and will be sidelined for at least the next three weeks.
Oct 11, 2021
Goes down with knee injury
Cleveland suffered a knee injury during Monday's game against the Colts and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland had to be carted off the field, so it's no surprise that he won't return Monday night. Kevin Zeitler (knee) also left the game, leaving the Ravens thin on the offensive line.
Sep 13, 2021
Unavailable Monday
Cleveland (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Monday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland spent time on the non-football injury list during training camp with what was eventually deemed a concussion. Now that the Ravens have entered the regular season, they'll keep the rookie third-rounder in street clothes for Week 1.
Aug 17, 2021
Dealing with concussion
Cleveland is dealing with a concussion, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland was selected by the Ravens in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft and was expected to compete for the starting left guard spot. However, he began training camp on the non-football injury list with an unspecified injury which has now been revealed as a concussion. It is unknown how long it will keep the rookie out, but when he returns, he will likely be behind both Ben Powers and Patrick Mekari on the depth chart.
Jul 22, 2021
Out with non-football injury
Cleveland (undisclosed) was placed on the non-football injury list Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland was selected in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Ravens in the spring, but he'll open camp on the NFI list due to the unspecified injury. It's unclear if the 22-year-old is expected to be healthy before the start of the regular season.
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