Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins carted off field after injury

JK Dobbins was carted off the field after suffering an apparent leg injury during the first series during Saturday’s Baltimore Ravens’ preseason finale.

While the extent of the injury is unclear, multiple reports came out saying the former Ohio State star was struggling to put weight on his leg and his teammates were huddling around the Ravens’ starter to show support.

Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins is out of the blue medical tent and appears to be going on a cart to locker room. Several Ravens offensive players are going over to to see him.

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) August 28, 2021

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

“Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins was just carted off to the locker room after spending some time in the medical tent,” Jamison Hensley, ESPN Ravens reporter tweeted.

The Ravens officially ruled the former Ohio State running back out for the remainder of Saturday’s contest, but all eyes will be on the extent of the injury moving forward.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) is out for the remainder of the game.

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 28, 2021

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 Dobbins will miss significant time in 2021.