Ravens' Marlon Humphrey: Limited in return to practice

Humphrey (calf) was a limited participant in his return to practice Wednesday.

Humphrey was back on the practice field for the first time since Week 17. He hasn't played in a game since exiting the Ravens' 56-19 win over the Dolphins on Dec. 31, a victory that allowed Baltimore to sew up the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. The Ravens have gotten by just fine even though injuries have limited their best cornerback to about half the team's defensive snaps this season, but they would nonetheless be thrilled to have Humphrey back in action this Sunday in the AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs. If Humphrey ends up playing, Ronald Darby likely will be demoted to a backup role, with Humphrey and Brandon Stephens taking most of the perimeter snaps while slot corner Arthur Maulet and No. 3 safety Geno Stone share dime/nickel snaps.