A lot of smoke…
With the Ravens down to two running backs under contract for the 2024 season and neither being the original starters from the previous season, adding a ball-carrier is a priority in Baltimore. And with a free agent class of running backs including Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, D’Andre Swift and more, the Ravens could find a top-tier talent to pair with the rushing prowess of Lamar Jackson. Moreover, insiders are expecting it.
“Maybe this isn’t semi-wild because it’s been speculated, but the Ravens are going to add a big-name running back this offseason,” The Athletic’s Zrebiec wrote. “I don’t know whether it will be Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Austin Ekeler or Josh Jacobs, but I foresee them adding a bell-cow back.”
Along with Zrebiec, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler envisions much of the same.
— —— (@PhillipSupernaw) February 25, 2024
As does Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson.
More RB to Ravens chatter, this time from @PFFNFLPod
I think Sam’s thoughts on it align with mine pretty well. Gonna be an interesting March. pic.twitter.com/nJcU83K7Ij
— Jake Louque (@jakelouque) February 26, 2024
It will all come down to the money, of course. The Ravens have little cap space and currently 27 unrestricted and street free agents, including big-name starters from last season. But, if the Ravens can find a way to land somebody like Henry, the Ravens backfield will be doing damage to opposing defenses in 2024.