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Baltimore Ravens sign two-time Pro Bowl, Super Bowl-winning offensive weapon after losing RB

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 12/20/23

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.

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

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.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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