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Ravens JK Dobbins OUT; Jonathan Taylor Trade Coming?

JK Dobbins' injury could make the Baltimore Ravens a candidate for a Jonathan Taylor trade with the Indianapolis Colts.

Jeremy Brener

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The Baltimore Ravens running back room is hurt once again after JK Dobbins exited Sunday's game with a torn Achilles, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

With Dobbins injured, Justice Hill came into the game and scored two touchdowns of his own ... but could the Ravens go for an upgrade?

Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor is on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List, and he is seeking a trade after failing to reach a contract extension with the team. Perhaps the Ravens could be interested to fill a void in the backfield.

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In August, the Colts were fielding offers for Taylor, but wanted a high price tag (first-round pick, high-profile player or both) for his services. Given the fact that Taylor is in a contract year, no team was willing to make such a deal.

However, no team needed a running back that badly at that point. With Dobbins injured, one could argue that the Ravens need a running back.

Baltimore could opt to stick with Hill, the two-touchdown backup, but he hasn't led the league in rushing like Taylor has before. It would be a significant upgrade.

For a Ravens team that is looking to reinvent the offense and contend for a Super Bowl, adding Taylor may not be all that worth it. His placement on the PUP List means he can't even play until Week 5, so the Ravens will need a more immediate replacement.

The Ravens visit Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals next week. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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