After much speculation that the Baltimore Ravens would have running back Keaton Mitchell back against the Cincinnati Bengals, the move is finally official.

The crows announced in X that running back Keaton Mitchell has been activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list ahead of Thursday Night Football. Mitchell had been out since December last year due to a torn ACL.

Mitchell was beginning to carve out a consistent role in the Ravens’ offense in his rookie season before the injury. He had 47 receptions for 396 yards and two touchdowns in eight games last season. He also caught nine passes for 93 yards in his rookie season.

Mitchell will join a loaded Ravens offense that leads the NFL in rushing yards (191.9) and total yards (445.9) per game. They are also second in points per game (31.4).

Derrick Henry leads the NFL with 1,052 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. Justice Hill has thrived as the primary receiving option out of the backfield with 272 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Lamar Jackson He has also been dangerous on the ground, rushing for 505 yards and two touchdowns.

With Mitchell in the fold, he will add another threat to what has already been one of the most dynamic backfields in the league.

Baltimore also announced that they elevated nose tackle Josh Tupou and linebacker Kristian Welch from the practice squad, and waived outside linebacker. Yannick Ngakoue. He crows (6-3) face the Bengals (4-5) at 8:15 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday night.

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