The Baltimore Ravens signed a two-time Pro Bowl running back to the 53-man roster Tuesday. The Ravens revealed that Keaton Mitchell would be heading to injured reserve after ankle surgery.
Sep 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) carries the ball against the Houston Texans during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
The Ravens lost J.K. Dobbins in Week 1 due to an Achilles injury. The 11-3 Ravens will need to fortify their backfield ahead of the playoffs. They locked up one depth piece on Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens lock up a Pro Bowl RB
Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Melvin Gordon III (33) runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
According to a statement by the Baltimore Ravens, the team signed Melvin Gordon III to the 53-man roster.
We have signed RB Melvin Gordon III from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
We have also signed RB Jake Funk to the practice squad and placed RB Keaton Mitchell on Injured Reserve. https://t.co/a26w49E0M6
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 19, 2023
Gordon has been on the practice squad since August, and any NFL team has been free to offer the former first-round pick a contract on a. 53-man roster. Gordon has 53 yards on 13 carries for the Ravens this season.
Gordon won a Super Bowl as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs last season.
Dec 5, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Ravens helmet sits on the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Source:https://gridironheroics.com/baltimore-ravens-sign-melvin-gordon-news/
