# Ravens rule out Ronnie Stanley vs. Cowboys

> Ravens rule out Ronnie Stanley for Cowboys game as field conditions in Rio spark debate.
- Title: Ravens rule out Ronnie Stanley vs. Cowboys · The Banner
- Summary: Ravens rule out Ronnie Stanley for Cowboys game as field conditions in Rio spark debate. ravens, cowboys, maracanã stadium · reported by The Banner.
- Keywords: ravens, cowboys, maracanã stadium, ronnie stanley, nfl, field conditions, toe injury, brazil, news, local, rule, Ronnie
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-ronnie-stanley-cowboys-field-maracana-stadium-grass-playing-condition-6GYXBNQKIRGBBCTMFGH54CUINA
- Author: Jonas Shaffer
- Published: 2026-09-25T21:44:42.514+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ravens, cowboys, maracanã stadium, ronnie stanley, nfl, field conditions, toe injury, brazil, news, local
## Ravens rule out Ronnie Stanley
Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley missed practiced all week due to a toe injury.
## Questions about Maracanã Stadium
Questions persist about Maracanã Stadium's playing surface after historic rainfalls in Rio de Janeiro.
## Carson Vinson set to start
Carson Vinson is expected to make his first career start as Ronnie Stanley is ruled out.
## Zay Flowers questionable
Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is questionable after hamstring injury and missed recent practices.
## Nnamdi Madubuike and Teddye Buchanan debuts
Pro Bowl defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike and inside linebacker Teddye Buchanan could debut in their first NFL games.
## Field conditions debate
NFL Players Association says Maracanã Stadium needs reinforced stitching for safer playing surface ahead of Sunday’s game.

> Based on our experts’ assessment, the field needed better traction and stability
## Field preparation efforts
NFL field director Nick Pappas says league has 'plenty of work to do' but remains confident field will be ready for Sunday’s game.
## Ravens' field strategy
Ravens coach Jesse Minter says team has a plan to adjust to field conditions with proper cleats for different surfaces.
## Key takeaway

Ravens rule out Ronnie Stanley for Cowboys game due to toe injury as Maracanã Stadium's playing surface faces scrutiny ahead of NFL game in Rio.