The Baltimore Ravens saw their running back room get decimated by injuries in 2021, losing J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill to season ending injuries before the season began. It’s safe to say that the team would like to have plenty of insurance at the position heading into 2022, and seem to be exploring all options.
On Friday it was reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that the Ravens and free agent running back Melvin Gordon are in discussions regarding a possible deal. Gordon is regarded as one of the top running backs remaining on the market, and had a solid year with the Denver Broncos in 2021 while working in tandem with Javonte Williams.
Free agent RB Melvin Gordon, the top player available at his position, is in discussions with the #Ravens on a potential deal, source said. The #Broncos starter is a person of interest in Baltimore, which still has a need at RB.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 8, 2022
Over the course of his seven-year career, Gordon has rushed 1,477 times for 6,144 yards and 53 touchdowns while also catching 284 passes for 2,244 yards and 14 touchdowns. He is a versatile back, and for the right price would represent extremely solid depth behind Edwards and Dobbins.
If Gordon ends up in Baltimore, it would also all but eliminate the need for the team to draft a running back in the 2022 draft. It remains to be seen if the veteran will sign with the Ravens, but it’s certainly something to monitor.
