Ravens running back Willis McGahee was among the surprises on the team's physically-unable-to-perform list.
But McGahee is expected to come off the list no later than Thursday, coach John Harbaugh said. McGahee had arthroscopic knee surgery this offseason.
"We want to make sure Willis' knee doesn't swell up," Harbaugh said. "We want to make sure he can take the pounding of a workout and see how he responds."
McGahee said he had no pain or swelling after workouts this offseason. In fact, he showed up about 20 minutes before the start of practice.
Last year, the one-time Pro Bowl running back arrived as soon as practice started. Then, after a few practices, McGahee needed knee surgery during camp.
"I'm looking forward to this season," said McGahee, who gained a career-low 671 rushing yards. "It's going to be a good season. I can feel it in my bones."
McGahee's conditioning has been a hot topic since he was traded to the Ravens in 2007. Last year, he reported to camp out of shape.
But Harbaugh said McGahee "looked very good" on the conditioning test and had good muscle mass in his legs.
"It looks like he's done a good job," Harbaugh said.
The others on the PUP list are: guards Ben Grubbs (ankle) and Marshal Yanda (knee); cornerback Samari Rolle (groin and shoulder); wide receiver Yamon Figurs (foot); offensive tackles Adam Terry (knee) and Joe Reitz; defensive tackle Lamar Divens; linebacker Jason Phillips (knee); and tight end Davon Drew.
The Ravens can take a player off the PUP list throughout the preseason. If a player is on the PUP list at the start of the regular season, he must miss at least the first six weeks of the season.
"Most of it is temporary," Harbaugh said. "We want to make sure that guys can practice. That's the bottom line."
Vick at wide receiver?
Harbaugh was vague when asked about the team's interest in Michael Vick, who was granted a conditional reinstatement by the NFL.
"We've had long discussions about Michael Vick and we have a feeling about how he would impact our team and not impact our team," Harbaugh said. "We have a course of action that you can ask Ozzie [Newsome, general manager] about."
Newsome told The Baltimore Sun on Tuesday, "We have three quarterbacks that we like."
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