The Ravens avoided what appeared to be a serous injury when tight end Edgar Jones’ left knee collided with the helmet of cornerback Evan Oglesby during a passing drill of today’s passing camp at the Ravens’ training facility in Owings Mills.

Jones ran a short out route and tried to haul in a pass from quarterback Troy Smith. Jones’ left knee banged into the helmet of Oglesby, who slipped and had already fallen to the turf just moments before the collision.

Jones lay on the ground for what seemed to be several excruciating minutes before getting up and walking around on his own power. Several plays later, Jones, who was signed as a rookie linebacker in 2007, lined up as a defensive end and rushed the passer with no hesitation.

“I just knew it hurt,” Jones said, adding that he knew he hadn’t fractured his kneecap or torn an anterior cruciate ligament on the play. “I’ve never been hit in the knee before with a helmet, but it is what it is. I’m alright.”