Ravens' Breshad Perriman: Begins training camp on PUP list

Perriman (knee) will begin training camp on the PUP list, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports.

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The 2015 first-round pick missed his entire rookie season with a PCL injury, and suffered a scare earlier in the offseason when he was diagnosed with a partial ACL tear in his other knee. Fortunately, Perriman was able to opt for a stem-cell injection to help the ligament heal and avoid surgery. The Ravens anticipated that he would not be ready for the start of training camp, but remain optimistic he will be ready to return to the field prior to the start of the season. With the uncertainty surrounding veteran Steve Smith Sr. returning from an Achilles injury, the Ravens are already thin in the receiving department, which will leave plenty of opportunity for Perriman should his recovery remain on track.