The Ravens have agreed to sign Latavius Murray (Twitter link via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com). It’s a one-year deal for the running back, giving Baltimore yet another accomplished veteran in the backfield. 
The Ravens recently added Le’Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman to their practice squad, giving them the most star-studded 16-man unit in the league. There’s no doubt that they needed the reinforcements after losing J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, and Justice Hill to season-ending injuries. Now, they’ve got UDFA Ty’Son Williams, recent pickup Trenton Cannon, and Murray as their three RBs on the main roster.
Murray averaged 4.0 yards per carry in his two seasons as the Raiders’ primary starter. While he rushed for 12 touchdowns in 2016, Murray saw Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington eat into his workload. That led him to the Vikings in 2017 followed by a four-year, $14.4MM deal with the Saints in 2019.
Missing just one game during his two-year Saints stay, Murray totaled 1,293 rushing yards with the team. He scored eleven touchdowns as a Saint, filling in for an injured Alvin Kamara at times in both seasons. The Saints moved on from the 31-year-old earlier this week, but the Ravens were happy to put him to work.
Between Murray, Freeman, Bell, and quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Ravens now employ four players with a 1,000+-yard rushing season on the resume.
This could be a season changing move for the Ravens.
So wait… picking up 3 RBs, that no other team wanted, days before the season starts now qualifies as-the most start studded unit in the league?! Clearly Zach started drinking early this morning. I’m totally embarrassed for you.
He was referring to their practice squad. That’s why he said 16 man. And it’s pretty clearly true. I’m totally embarrassed for you.
Pretty sure he’s talking about the practice squad.
Well he’s only Footballguy5. Footballguys through 4 would never have made that mistake.
The article says “the most star-studded 16-man unit…” He’s referring to the practice squad. You must be hungover AF. I’m embarrassed for you
And we don’t know if no other team were interested in any of these guys
They clearly signed with Baltimore because there’s a shot for playing time
This is why you should know what you’re talking about before trying to be clever on the internet….
The Saints asked him to take a pay cut because of cap issues. Not because they didn’t want him.
He was talking about the 16 man practice squad unit! Glad there is another person below me in the world of “Darwinism”
I swear some people’s children!!!
So one of these vets should emerge right???
Murray is not only an upgrade over Bell and Freeman, he’s a good fit for the Ravens offense. This move made too much sense.
Saints were dumb for releasing him.
After adding Roby to take up that cap space, it makes sense. They’re gonna need to play good defense this season. I assume with a year under his belt, they trust Jones Jr should Kamara be gimpy. Otherwise I agree it is a dumb move.
I mean I am glad the Ravens have options but I am still saying send a 4 to Denver for MG3. Doesn’t get in the way of long term plans and is a viable starter while the Broncos likely give a lot of work to Javonte Williams. Of course, with the Ravens woes, maybe teams are less likely to give away starting quality guys.