WESTMINSTER, Md. — Baltimore
Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth will miss the 2010 season with a
knee injury, further weakening a secondary already depleted by injuries.
Foxworth tore the ACL in his right
knee Thursday during an orientation practice.
"I was just running and tried to
change directions, something I've done a million times in my career.
This time it just didn't work," Foxworth said Friday. "It wasn't
anything odd. It happened on grass, so I can't even blame it on turf."
Coach John Harbaugh said, "It's
unfortunate. He wasn't touched. Nobody's worked harder during the
offseason and we were counting on him."
Foxworth had four interceptions last
season. He started all 16 games and both of Baltimore's playoff games.
The Ravens already have two
cornerbacks, Lardarius Webb and Fabian Washington, returning from knee
injuries. Also, safety Ed Reed is coming off hip surgery.
After Baltimore's first full-squad
workout of the summer Friday, Harbaugh told the players that the Ravens
would have to move on without Foxworth.
"I can't wait to see who steps up. I
can't wait to see who that we're all talking about a month from now that
stepped up to fill that spot," Harbaugh said.
Foxworth, a five-year veteran, said he
couldn't remember having an injury more severe than an ankle sprain.
"I just feel like I'm letting
everyone down," he said. "I know it's stupid. Everyone keeps saying you
didn't do it on purpose, obviously, but you're expecting to be there to
help the team — and then you're not."
Even though Foxworth won't be
covering receivers or making tackles, he intends to remain a part of the
team.
"Maybe DBs can still come to my house
and watch film," Foxworth said. "Maybe I can contribute in another way
because if they win the Super Bowl, I want to wear the ring with pride
and say I had something to do with it."