Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley was missing during the open portion of practice Friday, throwing his availability for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills into further doubt.

Stanley (ankle) practiced fully on Wednesday for the first time this season and practiced without limitations again on Thursday. Afterward, he said he felt “really good” and indicated that he could make his season debut Sunday.

“I’m very close, and I’ll talk it over with the rest of the staff and coaches,” he said. “We’re going to make the best decision that’s best for the team.”

With Patrick Mekari (ankle) missing his third straight practice Friday, the Ravens could start rookie Daniel Faalele against a vaunted Bills defense. Faalele hadn’t played left tackle in a game until Sunday’s win over the New England Patriots.

Coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that the Ravens wouldn’t activate Stanley, who’s been limited by ankle injuries to just one game since November 2020, until he feels he’s “going to be good.”

“It’s a priority to go out there and be at his best when he comes back,” Harbaugh said. “At the same time, he’s going to have to jump in at some point, so it could be this week. We’ll just have to see. He practiced quite a bit [Wednesday], and we’ll see where it’s at now, and then [Thursday], then Friday and make a decision.”

Outside linebacker Justin Houston (groin) also was missing for the third straight day, making him unlikely to play Sunday.

Coach John Harbaugh is scheduled to address reporters Friday afternoon, and an injury report will be released later.

This story will be updated.

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