Rice Injury Update

Ravens Running Back Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a season-ending knee injury in the team's preseason game against the Washington Commanders. The injury occurred in the first quarter when Dobbins attempted to make a cut and went down awkwardly. He was immediately helped off the field and taken to the locker room for further examination.

MRI Confirms Torn ACL

An MRI later confirmed that Dobbins had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is a major ligament that helps to stabilize the knee joint. A torn ACL typically requires surgery to repair and can take up to a year to fully recover from.

Ravens Lose Key Offensive Weapon

Dobbins' injury is a major blow to the Ravens' offense. He was expected to be the team's lead running back this season and was coming off a breakout year in 2021. In 15 games, Dobbins rushed for 805 yards and nine touchdowns.

Ravens Sign Veteran Running Back

In the wake of Dobbins' injury, the Ravens have signed veteran running back Kenyan Drake. Drake has played for several teams in his career, including the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, and Las Vegas Raiders. He has rushed for over 2,500 yards and 22 touchdowns in his career.

Drake Expected to Start

Drake is expected to start in Dobbins' place when the Ravens open the regular season against the New York Jets. He will be joined in the backfield by Gus Edwards and Mike Davis.

Ravens Still Optimistic

Despite Dobbins' injury, the Ravens are still optimistic about their chances this season. They have a strong defense and a talented offense led by quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens are hoping to make a deep playoff run this season and believe they have the team to do it.