The Facts: Clayton’s right arm is in a sling after injuring his shoulder Friday morning during team drills. It’s unclear how long the starting receiver will be out.
Diehards Line:With Demetrius Williams slowed by an unspecified leg injury, Clayton had been running pretty much unopposed as the starter opposite Derrick Mason. While the new staff would like to see Williams emerge as a weapon capable of stretching the field and posing more of a downfield threat than Mason and Clayton (both considered possession-type receivers), early indications are a healthy Clayton and Mason will be the Week 1 starters. ... If Clayton is unavailable for next week’s pre-season opener against the Patriots, the Ravens would likely start rookie Marcus Smith opposite Mason.