Ivy Plays Key Role for Ravens

Corey Ivy could have asked for an easier assignment in his first start since 2005.

Replacing an ill Samari Rolle at cornerback for the Ravens today against the Arizona Cardinals, Ivy was responsible for helping cover the dangerous duo of Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald.

Both receivers did some damage, but Ivy recovered a fumble and the Ravens emerged with a 26-23 win.

Ivy suspected he might be getting some serious playing time after Rolle missed two practices with an unspecified illness.

“They came to me kind of late in the week and told me has was sick. So whenever your number is called, you try to uphold the tradition of the Ravens defense, go out there and play like a starter,” Ivy said. “They had confidence in me.”

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