Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins feared to have suffered torn Achilles against Texans 

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday’s 25-9 win over the Houston Texans, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.

Dobbins is set to have an MRI to confirm the severity of the injury.

Dobbins came up hobbling after getting tackled as he fought toward the end zone after receiving a short pass from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Initially going to the sideline under his own power, Dobbins had to be helped by trainers as he went to the locker room.

Justice Hill scored on a 2-yard run the very next play, extending the Ravens’ lead, 13-6, early in the third quarter.

Baltimore later announced Dobbins was out for the game with an ankle injury.

Dobbins, who scored the game’s first touchdown on a 4-yard run in the first quarter, totaled eight carries for 22 yards and two catches for 15 yards.

A major Achilles injury would be a crushing blow for a player who had worked his way back from a serious knee injury that held him out of the 2021 season entirely. The injury is compounded by the fact that Dobbins and the Ravens were unable to come to an agreement on a potential contract extension this offseason. Dobbins is set to make $1.39 million in base salary this season — the final year of his rookie deal.

Dobbins, a second-round pick in 2020, has averaged 5.9 yards per carry in 23 career games with 12 total touchdowns.

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