JK Dobbins: Agent for Ravens' running back optimistic after injury

JK Dobbins became one of the biggest storylines to follow on Saturday night, but the former Ohio State running back’s agent remains optimistic. The Baltimore Ravens’ second-year running back was carted off the field after getting injured in the first series against Washington.

While various doctors have chimed in, the severity of Dobbins’ injury remains unclear as of now.

Zach Hiller, the agent for Dobbins, immediately took to social media to provide optimism no matter the result.

“All I know is JKDobbins22 is one of the toughest guys out there,” Hiller said in a tweet. “This is only year 2 of 20.”

The Baltimore Ravens offense was rolling with Ravens’ head coach giving his starters, including Dobbins and quarterback Lamar Jackson, action in the opening series.

John Harbaugh on JK Dobbins

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh provided an update on running back JK Dobbins’ knee injury. Harbaugh didn’t have any details on the injury’s severity but did say the former Ohio State Buckeye will undergo tests.

“He’ll get tested tomorrow and we’ll see where we’re at, at that point in time,” Harbaugh said.

Veteran NFL reporter Michael Silver tweeted that the Ravens believe the injury to be of a serious nature.

The Ravens open their season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 13.

JK Dobbins poised for breakout season

After his rookie campaign in 2020, the Ravens were counting on a breakout season for Dobbins in 2021.

Dobbins closed out last season with 805 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie.

The second-year back looked good on two early carries, displaying burst and shiftiness, generating 15 yards, including a 10-yard pop to open the Ravens’ first drive.

It would be a massive blow to the Ravens’ run-heavy offense if the dual-threat Dobbins is out for an extended period. The former Buckeye running back was in line to have a massive second season. Now, that might all be in jeopardy.

The injury is an ominous sign for the Ravens, who are playing the majority of their starters as they seek to win their 20th straight preseason game. Lamar Jackson, seeing his first preseason action, was also sacked twice, including the play after JK Dobbins went down. Jackson took a seat after one drive, finishing 3-of-4 passing for 29 yards.

Ohio State Buckeyes fans and Baltimore Ravens faithful will have their eyes locked on social media to see if Saturday’s injury was a scare, or if JK Dobbins will miss significant time in 2021.