- (Sports Network) - Ravens cornerback Chris McAlister opted to have season-ending surgery on his right knee Friday and will be placed on injured reserve, according to Baltimore coach John Harbaugh. "Talking to Chris today, it looks like he's going to have the surgery," Harbaugh said. "I'm pretty certain he's going to end up going down. He expressed to me he felt like it was in his best interest. The knee is a problem because the position he plays just wore the knee down."

McAlister, who is suffering from posterior cruciate ligament damage and cartilage issues in the knee, started the first five games for the Ravens and was leading the team with three interceptions. He sat for the better part of Baltimore's Week 7 contest in Miami, but was deactivated for the last two games.

In his 10th year, all with the Ravens, McAlister has notched 26 picks, with five going back for touchdowns, 428 tackles and seven fumble recoveries in 134 games.





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