Melvin Gordon has been bouncing around the league for the past couple of years but now has landed with a new team. The Baltimore Ravens will add Gordon to their backfield that already is loaded with talent. The Ravens have often been at the top of the league in rushing stats and they get a great talent in Gordon.
Melvin Gordon Signs With Baltimore Ravens
J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill are the other backs on the roster right now. Dobbins is the featured back but has struggled with injuries since he entered the league. Edwards and Hill are nice complementary pieces. The addition of Gordon gives a nice backfield by committee. Head coach John Harbaugh will be able to make sure that legs are fresh in order to keep defenses on their toes.
How Much Does This Move The Needle?
This is the type of move that doesn’t change the odds for the Ravens drastically but could pay dividends down the road. Championships are often won by the moves that teams do around the fringes. This is the type of fringe move that could pay off. If Dobbins or any of the other backs become injured, having Gordon to lean on could be vital. Ultimately, the success of the Ravens all comes down to Lamar Jackson. If he can duplicate his MVP season, the Ravens will be one of the top teams in the AFC. The new wide receiver signings are making everyone, including Jackson, very excited.
How much playing time will Melvin Gordon get with the Baltimore Ravens? Gordon has had trouble staying on the field for past teams. His hope is that he can get significant snaps for a Ravens team that is thinking Super Bowl.