Chris Chester, the Baltimore Ravens' starting right guard, won't play against the Carolina Panthers because he has a high fever caused by an infected cut, the *Carroll County Times* reported Saturday.
The newspaper didn't say Saturday where Chester was cut, but the lineman will remain in bed for at least another day or two. He was hospitalized Thursday.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Thursday that Chester, a fifth-year NFL veteran, was dealing with a "skin issue."
The Ravens also promoted Bryan Mattison from the practice squad Saturday for guard depth and cut offensive tackle Scott Kooistra, an eight-year veteran who hadn't played in a game this season.
