Baltimore Ravens running backs Melvin Gordon and Kenyan Drake have been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Justice Hill (toe) will miss Sunday's contest, leaving Gus Edwards as the only healthy running back on the active roster. The Ravens elevated Gordon last week against the Cincinnati Bengals. Yet, the veteran didn't see the field. Meanwhile, Baltimore added Drake to the practice squad earlier this week. Edwards will be the lead running back and the only viable starting option for fantasy players. However, expect Gordon and Drake to see some work tomorrow against the Colts.
Sep 23, 2023 5:00 PM EST
The Indianapolis Colts released veteran running back Kenyan Drake on Sunday, according to a source. Drake really must not have impressed the team's coaching staff during training camp and the preseason, as they could use all the running back depth they can get with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and Zack Moss (arm) both injured. With the 29-year-old now back on the free-agent market, Deon Jackson, Evan Hull and Jake Funk will serve as depth for Indy in the RB room behind Taylor, who could be traded, and Moss. Drake, a former third-rounder in 2016 by the Miami Dolphins, has played for three different teams (Cardinals, Raiders, Ravens) in the last three seasons. In 12 games (five starts) in 2022, he had 109 carries for 482 yards and four TDs with Baltimore.
Aug 27, 2023 11:13 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts running back Kenyan Drake is not projected to make the 53-man roster, according to beat writer James Boyd. Drake just signed with the Colts a few weeks ago so he had an uphill battle in regards to making the team. Indianapolis' backfield situation remains murky with Jonathan Taylor on the trade block and Zack Moss (wrist) out with an injury. Moss should be back early enough in the season to make an impact but it's anyone's guess if Taylor ends up being traded or placed on the PUP list. Deon Jackson should be the odds-on favorite to be the Colts' starting running back in Week 1 if Drake is cut and Taylor is unavailable. Evan Hull would likely factor into that backfield mix as well. Drake posted 571 total yards with five touchdowns as a member of the Ravens last season and would likely sign with another team if Indy decides to let him go.
Aug 25, 2023 6:14 PM EST
The Colts are signing Drake, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Aug 4, 2023 2:01 PM EST
Drake rushed the ball 16 times for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bengals. He added two receptions on five targets for 19 yards.
Jan 8, 2023 7:47 PM EST
Drake is inactive for Sunday's night's game against the Steelers, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Jan 1, 2023 4:11 PM EST
Drake (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Falcons.
Dec 24, 2022 9:11 AM EST
Drake is inactive for Saturday's game against the Browns, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Dec 17, 2022 12:12 PM EST
Drake carried the ball once for one yard and secured both of his targets for one yard in Sunday's 16-14 win over the Steelers.
Dec 13, 2022 7:46 PM EST
Drake had seven carries for 29 yards along with two catches for 17 yards in Sunday's win over the Broncos.
Dec 6, 2022 7:32 AM EST
Drake carried the ball twice for two yards and failed to secure his only target in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Jaguars.
Nov 29, 2022 8:09 PM EST
Drake is expected to move back into a reserve role out of the backfield for Sunday's game against the Jaguars with Gus Edwards (hamstring/knee) active for the contest, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Nov 27, 2022 8:53 AM EST
Drake rushed 10 times for 46 yards and brought in two of four targets for seven yards in the Ravens' 13-3 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Nov 20, 2022 4:41 PM EST
Drake is expected to retain a lead role out of the Baltimore backfield in Sunday's game against the Panthers while Gus Edwards (hamstring/knee) is inactive for a second straight contest, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Nov 20, 2022 8:47 AM EST
Drake appears likely to serve as the Ravens' lead running back in Sunday's game against the Panthers with Gus Edwards (hamstring/knee) listed as questionable but trending toward sitting out, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Nov 20, 2022 5:36 AM EST
Drake rushed the ball 24 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns in Monday's 27-13 win over the Saints. He added two receptions for 16 yards.
Nov 7, 2022 9:22 PM EST
Drake is expected to replace Gus Edwards (hamstring) -- who is listed as doubtful -- as Baltimore's lead option on the ground in Monday's game against the Saints, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Nov 6, 2022 6:40 AM EST
Drake rushed seven times for 62 yards and brought in all four targets for five yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-22 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday night.
Oct 27, 2022 9:51 PM EST
Drake rushed 11 times for five yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.
Oct 24, 2022 12:05 PM EST
With J.K. Dobbins (knee) on IR, Drake, Justice Hill and Gus Edwards will handle the Ravens' backfield duties Sunday against the Browns, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Oct 23, 2022 9:34 AM EST
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