For the second straight day, the Ravens designated a player to return from the injured reserve list.

Rookie running back Rasheen Ali was limited in practice Thursday, his first action since being placed on the injured reserve in September following a neck injury. Ali, a fifth-round pick out of Marshall, will add depth to a Ravens backfield leading the NFL in rushing with 220.3 yards per game.

Special teams coordinator Chris Horton also has a role in mind for the rookie after Ali’s extensive work with the unit during the preseason. Ali’s speed and elusiveness make him a potential asset in the return game. In college, he returned five kickoffs for 173 yards and a 97-yard touchdown.

“He was trending in the right direction,” Horton said. “When his time comes, it’s going to be our job to have him ready to play Ravens special teams football.”

Baltimore is also waiting for the return of second-year running back Keaton Mitchell, who averaged 8.4 yards per carry last season. Mitchell, who is recovering from knee surgery, is expected to return at some point this season, although an official return timeline is to be determined.

Cornerback Arthur Maulet, who was designated to return Wednesday, was the only missing player from practice Thursday as he battles knee and hamstring injuries. Both Ali and Maulet are in their respective 21-day windows to be added to the active roster or placed on the season-ending injured reserve list.

Elsewhere on the injury report, offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees was limited in practice for the second straight day with an ankle injury. Defensive lineman Michael Pierce (shoulder), Brent Urban (neck) and linebacker Chris Board (ankle) were all full participants in practice Thursday.

As for the Bengals (1-3), the team’s injury statuses remained the same as Wednesday’s update. Quarterback Joe Burrow (right wrist), tight end Tanner Hudson (knee), defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr. (thumb) and guard Cordell Volson (ankle) were all full participants in Thursday’s practice.

Cincinnati’s defense continues to deal with injuries, as cornerback Mike Hilton (knee) and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) both missed Thursday’s practice. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson (neck/back), defensive tackle B.J. Hill (hamstring) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (ankle) were all limited participants.