The Baltimore Ravens have plenty to feel confident about after their dominant rushing performance against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3. Both Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson ran through the Cowboys’ defense with ease throughout the game. Henry carried the ball 25 times, racking up 151 yards and two touchdowns, while Jackson added 87 yards and a touchdown on 14 rushing attempts.
The Ravens’ offense seems to be thriving with Henry and Jackson leading the ground game. However, Bleacher Report suggests the team should consider bolstering their running back depth behind Henry. In a recent article outlining potential moves teams should consider before Week 4, they proposed the Ravens look into signing Frank Gore Jr., the son of former NFL star Frank Gore, who is currently on the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad.
Bleacher Report pointed out that the Ravens are currently thin at the running back position. Aside from Henry and Justice Hill, who are sharing the rushing responsibilities with Jackson, the team lacks additional depth in the backfield. While this strategy allows Baltimore to keep fullback Patrick Ricard on the roster, the article highlights that the Ravens don’t have a long-term solution at running back. Signing Gore Jr. could offer them a promising young power back who could learn the offense and step in if Henry or Hill were to get injured.
Gore Jr. has yet to play in an NFL game during his rookie season but showed significant potential in college. Over four seasons at Southern Miss, he compiled 759 carries for 4,022 yards and 26 touchdowns, along with 75 receptions for 692 yards and four scores. Given his impressive college career, Gore could offer the Ravens a long-term option at running back if he develops under their system.
While this isn’t a move the Ravens urgently need to make, it could provide a valuable depth option. Gore’s running style is similar to Henry’s, and if the coaching staff can help him develop, he could become a solid backup to the “King.” Bringing him in would be a low-cost move and might pay off down the line, especially if the team faces injuries in the backfield.
