Ravens coach John Harbaugh provides update on JK Dobbins knee injury

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh provided an update on running back JK Dobbins’ knee injury. Harbaugh didn’t have any detail on the injury’s severity, but did say the former Ohio State Buckeye will undergo tests.

“He’ll get tested tomorrow and we’ll see where we’re at, at that point in time,” Harbaugh said.

Veteran NFL reporter Michael Silver tweeted that the Ravens believe the injury to be of a serious nature.

JK Dobbins was carted off the field after suffering a knee injury during the first series of the preseason finale.

Multiple reports began to surface saying the former Ohio State star was struggling to put weight on his leg and his teammates were huddling around him to show support.

After his rookie campaign in 2020, the Ravens were counting on a breakout season for Dobbins in 2021.

Dobbins closed out last season with 805 yards and nine touchdowns.

The second-year back looked good on two early carries, displaying burst and shiftiness, generating 15 yards, including a 10-yard pop to open the Ravens’ first drive.

It would be a massive blow to the Ravens’ run-heavy offense if the dual-threat Dobbins is out for an extended period. The former Buckeye running back was in line to have a massive second season. Now, that might all be in jeopardy.

The injury is an ominous sign for the Ravens, who are playing the majority of their starters as they seek to win their 20th straight preseason game. Lamar Jackson, seeing his first preseason action, was also sacked twice, including the play after JK Dobbins went down. Jackson took a seat after one drive, finishing 3-of-4 passing for 29 yards.

Ohio State Buckeyes fans and Baltimore Ravens faithful still have hope that JK Dobbins will be OK. However that hope is beginning to dwindle by the hour.

The Ravens open their season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 13.