Late for Work: Isaiah Likely Gives Promising Two-Word Response on When He'll Return

Isaiah Likely Gives Two-Word Response on When He'll Return to Action

During an episode of WJZ’s “Purple Playbook " at Jimmy's Famous Seafood Wednesday night, tight end Isaiah Likely was asked the question that's been on the minds of Ravens fans for weeks: When is he returning to action?

Likely leaned forward in his chair, smiled, and said, "Very soon." The crowd attending the taping for the show, which will air Saturday at 11:35 p.m., roared.

Likely suffered a broken foot early in training camp and underwent surgery. He returned to practice last Friday, going through an extensive workout with Tight Ends Coach George Godsey.

Since Likely wasn't placed on injured reserve, which would have forced him to miss a minimum of four games, he could play as early as this Monday night's home gam