KRISTIAN WELCH NEWS

Leaves with injury Welch will not return Sunday against the Broncos due to a concussion, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Welch's absence could leave the Ravens light at inside linebacker for the remainder of Sunday's game. In his absence Malik Harrison will likely see increased opportunity behind starters Patrick Queen and Roquan Smith.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Welch: Don't Think About Roster Moves Linebacker Kristian Welch talks about his big game in the preseason finale and good friend from college, Tyler Linderbaum.

AUGUST 28, 2022 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Highlight: Kristian Welch Bursts in for Sack Inside linebacker Kristian Welch levels Commanders quarterback Sam Howell.

AUGUST 28, 2022 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Officially signs with Baltimore Welch signed a one-year contract with the Ravens on Monday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

Impact Welch recorded 13 tackles across 16 appearances last season and mostly operated on special teams. However, the undrafted linebacker out of Iowa could see an increased role in 2022 after the departure of Chris Board this offseason.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from COVID-19 list Welch was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.

Impact Welch tested positive for the virus and was sidelined for the team's Week 16 loss to the Bengals. However, his return isn't expected to change much, as he's played double-digit defensive snaps just once this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on reserve/COVID list The Ravens placed Welch on their reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Welch tested positive for the virus and will be forced to miss Week 16 action if he can't produce two negative tests at least 24 hours apart before Sunday. Welch's potential absence won't have much of an impact on the Ravens' defensive capabilities against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injury report Welch (neck) wasn't listed on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Welch played almost exclusively on special teams last season, and he's expected to handle a similar role during his second NFL campaign.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Welch (neck) avoided serious injury, and coach John Harbaugh said he suffered a "stinger" during Saturday's preseason game against the Saints.

Impact During his rookie season with the Ravens, Welch played 173 of his 181 snaps on special teams. He will likely garner a similar role in 2021.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens beat Saints 17-14 for 18th straight preseason win

Tyler Huntley ran for a 7-yard touchdown with 6:35 remaining and the Baltimore Ravens extended their preseason winning streak to 18 games with a 17-14 victory over the New Orleans...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Signs tender Welch signed his exclusive-rights tender Saturday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Welch played 10 games with the Ravens last season, playing 173 of his 181 snaps on special teams. He logged five tackles in that time. Welch will likely handle a similar role in 2021.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Welch (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact The 22-year-old missed last week's win over Jacksonville due to the foot injury, but his absence will be limited to one game. Welch has exclusively played special teams since being promoted from the practice squad in early November.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back to full speed Welch (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Welch will return to the lineup after a one-game hiatus. Since making his season debut in Week 9, Welch has played in six games, making two tackles on special teams.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Jaguars Welch (foot) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.

Impact Since signing with the Ravens in early November, Welch has played in six games, producing two tackles on special teams. He'll aim to return for next week's game against the Giants.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to 53-man roster The Ravens signed Welch to the active roster Saturday.

Impact The Ravens' linebacker corps had a COVID-19 scare this week, but they've all been cleared of the virus. However, L.J. Fort (finger) has been ruled out, so Welch will add depth at inside linebacker Sunday against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens Bring Up Terrell Bonds, Kristian Welch to 53-Man Roster Baltimore placed wide receiver Chris Moore on injured reserve with a thigh injury.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Recovers from injury Welch (undisclosed) was reinstated to the Ravens' practice squad Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The 22-year-old landed on the practice squad/injured list in mid-September, but he'll return to the practice squad now that he's healthy. Welch mad a strong impression in training camp and could join the active roster if Baltimore needs depth at linebacker.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Added to practice squad/injured list Welch (undisclosed) was placed on the Ravens' practice squad/injured list Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Moving the linebacker will open up a spot on the Ravens' practice squad. Welch had an impressive training camp after going undrafted out of Iowa.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE