Bilhal Kone knee injury update: Ravens get bad news during Colts preseason game; scary visuals emerge

Baltimore Ravens rookie DB Bilhal Kone went down vs the Indianapolis Colts in the team's first preseason game on Thursday

Published on: Aug 8, 2025, 05:35:04 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Baltimore Ravens rookie DB Bilhal Kone went down vs the Indianapolis Colts in the team's first preseason game on Thursday. The 23-year-old made a play on a Colts pass attempt into the end zone. However, immediately went down. He was seen holding his knee in pain as medical personnel carted him away. It looks like, Kone sustained a knee injury.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Bilhal Kone is carted off the field (AP)

“Bilhal Kone leg is sideways past the knee. Never want to see that happen,” one fan noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Preseason rocks til you see Bilhal Kone’s rookie season just end for no reason,” another one added.

The Ravens are yet to issue a statement detailing the extent of the Rookie's injury. “Harbaugh is kneeling next to the rookie sixth-round pick who has his left leg in an aircast. Ravens head athletic trainer Adrian Dixon whispered something to Ravens HC John Harbaugh, who immediately put his hand near his face. Harbaugh and DeCosta just had a word on sideline,” Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec reported.

Meanwhile, Baltimore took an early lead in the game, courtesy of touchdowns from Keaton Mitchell and LaJohntay Wester’s 87-yard punt return.

Who is Bilhal Kone?

Bilhal Kone is a cornerback for the Ravens, selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 178th overall pick. Born on March 3, 2002, in Apple Valley, Minnesota, Kone’s journey began at Apple Valley High School, followed by a two-year stint at Iowa Central Community College, where he recorded 47 tackles and three interceptions, earning back-to-back second-team all-conference honors.

He later played at Indiana State (2022) and Western Michigan (2023-2024), amassing 140 tackles, 20 pass breakups, and two interceptions over three Division I seasons. Standing at 6’2” and 190 pounds, Kone’s fluid hips and press coverage skills highlight his potential, though he needs to refine tackling and speed.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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