Missing a game is never easy for a player who wants to be available for his teammates, and Nate Wiggins is especially eager to return after being sidelined by illness. Wiggins returned to the practice field after an illness kept him out against Jacksonville, giving the Ravens a key cornerback as they prepare to face Justin Herbert and the Chargers. Wiggins welcomed the opportunity to rejoin his teammates, while Baltimore’s secondary faces the task of limiting downfield completions Monday night.
Wiggins has made it clear that being on the field is important to him. Whether it's helping the defense execute its assignments or competing against some of the league's top receivers, he wants to be part of the action. Speaking with reporters ahead of the Chargers
game, Wiggins expressed his excitement about returning and continuing to build on his development.
"I'm happy to be back. Knowing myself, I don't like missing games. I like to be out there for the team. I'm happy to be back and show the world who Nate Wiggins is and just keep doing it."
His return comes as Baltimore looks to regroup following an inconsistent stretch. The extra time off gave the team a chance to get healthy, reconnect, and refocus before starting the next part of its schedule.
Wiggins believes the reset was important for the entire group and expects the Ravens to show a different level of energy moving forward.
"I just thank God for the reset we had. I feel like we needed a reset. Everybody [can now] get back together, [and] everybody will do what we do. I feel like in this game, we are going to show the world that the Ravens are back and we're ready to go."
The cornerback's return gives Baltimore another option in the secondary as the defense prepares for a challenging matchup against the Chargers. With the Ravens looking to improve their overall consistency, having their defensive backs available will be important.
Wiggins is ready to get back to work, and Monday night offers a chance to show what he can bring to the defense as the Ravens look to get back on track.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' Nate Wiggins eyes a fresh start after missing Jaguars game
