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2 days ago
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Ravens add 13-TD weapon to Derrick Henry-led RB room
The post Ravens add 13-TD weapon to Derrick Henry-led RB room appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Baltimore Ravens boast one of the deeper running back rooms in the league, and they intend to keep it that way. A healthy offense is a top priority, especially for teams that reside in the often grueling AFC North Division. Unfortunately, Keaton Mitchell is dealing with a minor injury, per The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec, following his impressive showing in Friday's 24-16 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts. Given his past health issues, the team is not taking any chances and is immediately bringing in a replacement option. Baltimore is scooping up free agent RB Myles Gaskin, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The 28-year-old, who played sparingly for the Minnesota Vikings last season, worked out for the squad on Saturday. Since the Ravens do not seem keen on playing future Hall of Famer Derrick Henry or pass-catching back Justice Hill in preseason action, Gaskin could get a fair amount of work in next Saturday's matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys. The 2019 seventh-round draft pick surely understands that the chances of him staying on the roster for the season opener are dependent on Mitchell's health, which means his working relationship with the Ravens could be temporary. However, he can still use this presumably brief tenure in Baltimore as a league-wide audition. Gaskin proved himself capable early in his career with the Miami Dolphins, accumulating almost 1,000 yards from scrimmage during the 2020-21 season. The former Washington Huskies standout is unlikely to attain that production at this point, but maybe he can still offer viable contributions in an NFL backfield. Baltimore feels confident in its current crop of ball-carriers, though. Henry astonishingly rushed for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns in his age-30 campaign. Most running backs fail to dodge Father Time as long as the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year has, let alone perform at an elite level. The Ravens want to keep him fresh as possible and increase the likelihood of No. 22 enjoying another mind-boggling season. Myles Gaskin will now play a role in that process. He will quickly try to learn the playbook and make the most out of this opportunity. Related: The biggest surprise from Ravens' first unofficial depth chart of 2025 NFL season Related: Ravens rookie from Colorado shows flashes of Deion Sanders with electric punt return TD
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6 days ago
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Another Ravens rookie suffers season-ending injury
Another Ravens rookie suffers season-ending injury originally appeared on The Sporting News The Baltimore Ravens have been dealt a bad hand when it comes to rookies suffering injuries thus far through preseason play. Baltimore lost sixth-round pick Bilhal Kone to a knee injury he sustained in the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, and now they have lost a second rookie cornerback. Robert Longerbeam was placed on injured reserve on Sunday, the team announced. "Sixth-round rookie Robert Longerbeam (knee) has been placed on injured reserve after missing the Ravens' preseason opener and Saturday's practice," Clifton Brown of writes. "In a corresponding move, the Ravens signed veteran running back Myles Gaskin on Sunday." The Ravens still have a quality secondary, with Nate Wiggins and Jaire Alexander set to start on the outside and Marlon Humphrey in the slot. Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, and Jalyn Armour-Davis will be the team's primary depth. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsAppRavens sign former Vikings running back, add competition to backfield Baltimore Ravens rookie made insane prediction that came true vs. Colts Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's quest to replace Justin Tucker has so-so debut Three Baltimore Ravens who earned roster spots after big performances vs. Colts
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6 days ago
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Ravens announce the signing of free agent RB Myles Gaskin after a Saturday tryout
The Ravens are always looking to add more talent to the depth chart, and with Keaton Mitchell slightly banged up, Baltimore is signing free agent running back Myles Gaskin. Baltimore signed cornerback M.J. Devonshire earlier in the day, and former Eagles running back Boston Scott was among seven players to work out for the Ravens on Saturday. Baltimore undrafted free agent running back Marcus Major has been dealing with a concussion, and Keaton Mitchell was in street clothes on Saturday following the Thursday night preseason opener. Rasheen Ali was productive as a ball carrier and special-teams standout. The running back started the 2024 regular season on the Vikings' 53-man roster, before getting released Oct. 29 and spending time on Minnesota's practice squad until Dec. 3, when he was released. Gaskin carried the ball three times for minus-1 yards and added an 11-yard reception over his five appearances for the Vikings. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Myles Gaskin signs with the Baltimore Ravens
