Report: Ravens looking to add RB ahead of trade deadline

The Baltimore Ravens seem interested in bringing in more offensive help for quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Baltimore is looking to acquire a running back before Tuesday's trade deadline at 4 p.m. ET, reports Dianna Russini of The Athletic.

The Ravens lost J.K. Dobbins for the season in Week 1, and their running back depth chart currently features Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. Veteran Melvin Gordon and rookie Owen Wright are also on Baltimore's practice squad.

Edwards leads the 5-2 Ravens with 86 carries, but Jackson paces the team with 363 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Baltimore's rushing attack ranks sixth in the NFL in EPA per carry.

Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants and Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans are the two main running backs who've been linked as potential trade candidates this year. However, Giants coach Brian Daboll said the team doesn't plan to move Barkley. The Titans have received trade calls on multiple players, but general manager Ran Carthon won't deal anybody barring an "exceptional" offer, according to Russini.

New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook has also been the subject of trade speculation due to his limited workload this season, but the club reportedly isn't getting many calls on the four-time Pro Bowl tailback.

Baltimore hired Todd Monken as offensive coordinator in the offseason and significantly bolstered Jackson's supporting cast by signing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and drafting Zay Flowers in the first round.

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