Report: Peters, Edwards out for season with torn ACLs
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters and running back Gus Edwards will miss the 2021 season after suffering torn ACLs at practice Thursday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The Ravens cut their session short after the two starters suffered the knee injuries on back-to-back plays, according to Rapoport.
Peters, a three-time Pro Bowler, has been part of an elite cornerback tandem with Marlon Humphrey since the Los Angeles Rams traded him to Baltimore in 2019. He had four interceptions a year ago, and has seven picks in 24 outings with the Ravens.
Edwards would be the third Ravens running back to suffer a season-ending injury before Week 1. J.K. Dobbins tore his ACL in the preseason finale, while Justice Hill tore an Achilles days later during practice. Ty'Son Williams, an undrafted running back in 2020, is the next rusher on the depth chart.
Baltimore looked to add veteran options in the wake of Edwards' injury.
The Ravens are reportedly finalizing a deal with Latavius Murray, who was cut by the New Orleans Saints this week after apparently refusing to take a pay cut. They'll also sign veteran Devonta Freeman to the practice squad, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The club previously signed Le'Veon Bell to the practice squad and Trenton Cannon to the active roster after losing Dobbins and Hill.
Freeman spent the preseason with the New Orleans Saints but didn't make their final roster. The two-time Pro Bowler played five games for the New York Giants last season, averaging 3.2 yards on 54 carries. He starred for the Atlanta Falcons earlier in his career.
Meanwhile, Murray produced the second-best yards per carry of his career (4.5) last season while acting as Alvin Kamara's backup. The veteran, who has also played for the then-Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings, finished the year with 656 yards and four touchdowns.
Baltimore opens the regular season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football.
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