OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ray Rice was hardly even bruised during the preseason as the Baltimore Ravens preserved their all-purpose running back for the regular season.
The Pro Bowl runner only touched the football 13 times during the preseason, rushing eight times for 30 yards and catching five passes for 56 yards.
Now, a well-rested Rice figures to be heavily involved as the Ravens prepare for Monday night’s season opener against the New York Jets.
The game means a little bit more to him because it will be held near his hometown of New Rochelle, N.Y. He says he has requested 35 to 40 tickets for friends and family for the game at the new Meadowlands stadium.
He says he’s trying to make it a special event.
