The NFL preseason might have its latest victim.
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins was carted off the field during his team’s final preseason game on Saturday with an apparent knee injury. It did not take long for the Ravens to rule him out for the rest of the game:
Dobbins’ injury occurred on a screen pass from Lamar Jackson, in which he ran the ball past the line of scrimmage, was tackled from the right by Washington Football Team linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk and landed on cornerback Jimmy Moreland. He immediately grabbed his left knee in pain.
Replay showed Dobbins’ knee hyperextend as his leg collided with Moreland.
J.K. Dobbins would be big loss for Ravens
Any time missed for Dobbins would be a significant loss for the Ravens, who drafted him in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. The former Ohio State star looked like a star in the making as a rookie, posting 805 rushing yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 6.0 yards per rush.
If Dobbins misses time, Gus Edwards is the clear favorite to take the lion’s share of carries in the Ravens’ run-heavy offense. Justice Hill and Ty’Son Williams, who has impressed in preseason, would also be candidates for increased appearances.
The Ravens are scheduled to open their season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 13.