Ravens could shop for RB depth amid efforts to bring back Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins

Ravens’ GM Eric DeCosta met the media at the NFL combine on Tuesday, answering questions about Justin Madubuike, NFL free agency, and a potential Odell Beckham Jr. return to the roster.

The idea that running backs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins could return to the roster on team-friendly deals is lost in the shuffle of predraft scouting.

While meeting with the media, DeCosta confirmed that he’s had conversations with representatives for Edwards and Dobbins ahead of next month’s free-agent frenzy.

“We’re still talking to Gus. We’ll talk to J.K. – a couple of free agents that we had,” DeCosta said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. “We’re hopeful that we can get something done with those guys.”

“I love the way Justice played. He was incredible all year, took another step. He’s a great player, then, after that, we just have to see,” Head Coach John Harbaugh said. “We would love to get Gus back. J.K. is floating around out there. Those guys have been with us. We’ll just have to see how it goes.”

The Ravens have just two running backs under contract who played in 2023 – Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell, who is still recovering from season-ending knee surgery.

The Ravens could target a big name, and we’re looking at potential free agent and NFL draft additions.