The Baltimore Ravens just ended a lengthy contract dispute with star quarterback Lamar Jackson this offseason. But unfortunately for them, it appears that they might now have to deal with another contract issue with another one of their star players on offense.
Star running back J.K. Dobbins reported to the team’s mandatory minicamp last month to avoid hefty fines, but he has not actually participated in Baltimore Ravens practices. And this week, teammate Melvin Gordon seemed to confirm that Dobbins was indeed sitting out from practice as he seeks a new contract from the team.
“I didn’t even know he’s sitting out, but J.K. is sitting out,” Gordon said during an interview with Kyle Goon of The Baltimore Banner, according to Pro Football Talk. “They’re not even making a big headline out of it, unless you’re in Indy [where Jonathan Taylor is sitting out], I guess. And they got other players sitting out. I didn’t even know J.K. was sitting out until I came here.”
It’s a pretty brutal situation for the Baltimore Ravens as one of their top players is making himself unavailable, and the NFL world had plenty to say about it on Twitter.
Not sure what JK is hoping to accomplish here but he can kick rocks as far as I’m concerned https://t.co/mI95qre5w4
— Zachlo Ren (@FearThaDarkSide) August 3, 2023
I personally am not concerned about it at all. Missing practice time sucks, but he’ll be available & ready to go week 1. If not, he’s only hurting himself. He’s their best RB, but they’ll be fine with Gus, Justice & Gordon IMO 🤷🏼♂️ #RavensFlock https://t.co/4Q8xMA1PHW
— Brandon… (@B_Wi11s) August 2, 2023
If he's not out there by week 1, then maybe
— OP (@billycundiff00) August 2, 2023
i thought his position didn’t matter?
— average mitrović enjoyer (@marxcinho_) August 2, 2023
Yes. He should be there. Hes no Josh Jacobs so what is his problem?
— Giff Beats Vegas Youtube Podcast (@LTOWN21) August 3, 2023
His case isn’t helping the RB market at all. He’s the poster for why he won’t get paid. It sucks, numbers are fair for the games he has played in. Why pay a guy you know won’t play a full season and have probably never seen at full health.
— Ethan Fitzgerald (@EthanielFitz) August 2, 2023
We’ll have to see how the Ravens handle this situation.
