Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed on Thursday that wide receiver Zay Flowers will not participate in the upcoming AFC Wild Card Round playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This decision comes as a result of a knee injury that Flowers sustained during the Ravens' decisive 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, a win that secured the AFC North title and the third seed in the AFC playoffs.

Flowers, who has been a significant contributor in his second year with the team, did not practice this week due to his injury. His performance throughout the season garnered him Pro Bowl honors for the first time, as he led the Ravens with 74 receptions and accumulated 1,059 receiving yards, along with four touchdowns.

As the Ravens prepare for their playoff matchup without Flowers, updates and further analyses surrounding the implications of his absence will continue to be monitored. For the latest insights on this story and other developments within the sports landscape, readers are encouraged to stay connected through various sports news platforms.