The Baltimore Ravens are expected to have a powerful offense for the 2024 NFL season.

Led by superstar quarterback and reigning MVP Lamar Jackson, the sky is the limit. In addition to Jackson, the Ravens are led by superstar running back Derrick Henry, whom they signed as an NFL free agent.

While Baltimore has Henry at running back, could they still look to sign another running back to bolster their depth?

Bleacher Report has urged the Ravens to consider signing veteran running back and former Kansas City Chiefs player Jerick McKinnon.

“Keeping Derrick Henry healthy for the home stretch and the postseason will be a critical goal throughout the season. Right now, the Ravens are ill-equipped to do that. Keaton Mitchell will begin the season on the PUP list and Owen Wright has been placed on the injured list. As you can imagine, the group of free agent running backs is mostly made up of older players. However, someone like Jerick McKinnon can still help as a pass catcher. He’s 32, but just one season ago he caught 56 ​​passes for 512 yards and 10 total touchdowns.”

Last season, McKinnon played in 12 games with the Chiefs. He played a minimal role on the ground, carrying the football just 21 times for 60 yards and one touchdown. However, he did catch 25 passes for 192 yards and four touchdowns.

At the very least, he would be a reliable veteran who could step in in case of injury.

Hopefully Baltimore will have a dominant and healthy version of Henry all season. They signed him as a workhorse who could take pressure off Jackson and the passing game.

McKinnon could be more of a third-down back like he was in Kansas City.

It will be interesting to see if the Ravens make any changes to their roster. They may feel comfortable with their current position, but McKinnon would be a good option if they want more depth at running back.

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