Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy Fractured Orbital Bone In Season Opener Against Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy went down with an injury early in the second half of the Ravens’ season-opener against the Chiefs on Thursday.

Baltimore’s staff initially tested Van Noy for a concussion. Those tests came back clear but he remained on the sideline to close out the game.

Ravens OLB Kyle Van Noy suffered a fractured orbital bone in Thursday’s loss to the Chiefs, according to a source with direct knowledge of the injury. He will undergo further testing to determine how much time he will miss.

— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) September 6, 2024

On Friday, NFL Network’s Steve Wyche reported that Van Noy had suffered an orbital bone fracture.

There are a few possibilities for Van Noy’s return date and it is all dependant on the severity of the injury. If surgery is required to stabilize the fracture, he could be looking at as much as eight weeks of no contact.

If it isn’t as severe, the minimum timetable for orbital injuries is around 3-4 weeks.

Ravens OLB Kyle Van Noy suffered a fractured orbital bone in last night’s loss vs. the Chiefs, per @wyche89. pic.twitter.com/pTdRacuL92

— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) September 6, 2024

Before the injury, Van Noy played 20 snaps and recorded one solo tackle.

The Ravens will return home for their next game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 15.

About Kyle Van Noy

After a standout career at BYU, Van Noy was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Following two and a half seasons with Detroit, the linebacker was traded to New England. Van Noy played the next three and a half seasons with the Patriots and helped New England win a pair of Super Bowls.

After the 2019 season, the linebacker signed with the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins released Van Noy after one season in South Beach and he returned to New England on a two-year deal. The 2021 season was the lone year of Van Noy’s second stint with the Patriots.

Van Noy signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in May 2022.

The linebacker recorded 46 total tackles, 30 solo tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and three pass breakups during the regular season. In Los Angeles’ postseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Van Noy had three total tackles, two solo tackles, and a pass breakup.

After one year in Los Angeles, Van Noy joined the Ravens.

Kyle Van Noy making big plays for the @Ravens 💪

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— NFL (@NFL) January 6, 2024

Following his first season in Baltimore, Van Noy built his career totals to 500 total tackles, 338 solo tackles, 42.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries, three interceptions, one touchdown, and 33 pass breakups. He’s played in 142 games in his career.

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