Bolstering the backfield: Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins designated to return off IR, returns to practic
BALTIMORE - A big piece to the Baltimore Ravens ground game may be back on the playing field soon.
Running back J.K. Dobbins, who hasn't played in a game since Oct. 16, returned to practice for the Ravens, who hope to finish their push into the playoffs.
.@Jkdobbins22’s teammates can’t hide their excitement having him back out on the practice field. #Ravens #RavensFlock @wjz pic.twitter.com/EiDFwk9XbT
— WJZ Sports (@WJZ13sports) November 30, 2022
He was designated to return off injury reserve, which means he has a 21-day window to return to game action.
Head coach John Harbaugh hasn't said Dobbins will make his game-day return, but players were excited to see him on the practice field.
A social media post shared by the Ravens showed Dobbins shaking hands with quarterback Lamar Jackson.
.@Lj_era8 🤝 @Jkdobbins22 🤝 Twitter
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 30, 2022
happy J.K.’s back at practice pic.twitter.com/J7W2HNd7Rd
Dobbins has been on injured reserve with a knee injury since the Week 6 loss to the New York Giants. He underwent arthroscopic knee surgery.
He also missed all of 2021 with a torn ACL.
The Ravens have been filling the void with a combination of Gus Edwards, Justice Hill, Kenyon Drake and Jackson.
Before he was placed on injured reserve, Dobbins, a 2020 second-round draft pick out of Ohio State, gained 123 yards on 35 carries and a touchdown.
The Ravens (7-4) play the Denver Broncos on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore has won four of its last five games.