An already dangerous Baltimore Ravens offense could add another dangerous piece in the near future.

Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell had his 21-day practice window open on Oct. 23 as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee suffered on Dec. 17. Mitchell will have to be on Baltimore’s 53-man roster by Nov. 1. 13 to play this season.

With the crows Set to make a quick turnaround Thursday to face the Cincinnati Bengals in a crucial AFC North clash, head coach John Harbaugh said Mitchell’s return will ultimately depend on where he is physically. Harbaugh also wouldn’t rule out the second-year running back potentially making his debut in 2024 against Cincinnati.

Mitchell participated fully in a walk-through practice on Monday.

“All those things are part of it, but with Keaton (Mitchell), it’s going to be more about him being ready.” Harbaugh told reporters Monday. “We’ll make the roster spot work for Keaton when he’s ready and can compete and protect himself and all those different things. I promise you he’ll definitely be out there.”

“There is a chance. There is always a chance.”

Mitchell was dynamic as a rookie for baltimore in 2023. He had 47 carries for 396 rushing yards and two touchdowns and caught nine passes for 93 yards. He also saw his playing time increase as the season progressed, although it could be more difficult to get playing time for Mitchell with the addition of Henry Derrick.

Henry has rushed for a league-leading 1,052 yards and 11 touchdowns this season. Fellow running back Justice Hill has primarily been the receiver, totaling 25 receptions for 272 yards and two touchdowns. Baltimore leads the NFL with an average of 191.9 rushing yards per game.

No team can have too many weapons, and if Mitchell returns to form and earns consistent playing time, he could be poised to build on the success he had in 2023 and make a potent Baltimore offense even more dangerous.

The Ravens (6-3) face the Bengals (4-5) on Thursday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium.

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