Mike Davis has found his next NFL home. The veteran running back is signing with the Ravens, as first reported by Jordan Schultz and confirmed by Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson (Twitter link). 
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The 29-year-old was released last week by the Falcons. There had been optimism surrounding his arrival with his hometown team, but he ended up producing similar numbers to his career averages. He appeared in all 17 games, but only started eight, totalling 762 scrimmage yards while scoring four touchdowns. The team leaned more heavily on Cordarrelle Patterson and has since added Damien Williams in free agency and Tyler Allgeier during the draft.
While 2021 didn’t go according to plan for Davis, he is one year removed from the best season of his career, which came with the Panthers. Filling in for Christian McCaffrey, he became the team’s lead back and started 12 of 15 games. He rushed for 642 yards and six touchdowns, but was a key piece to the team’s passing game as well. He totalled 373 yards and a pair of scores through the air, earning him the two-year deal from the Falcons which was terminated this offseason.
In Baltimore, Davis will join a crowded running backs room. The team is set to have each of its top three options from last season – J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill – return after they all missed the entire 2021 campaign due to injuries. They also drafted Tyler Badie in the sixth round of the draft, so while Davis is the most experienced player in the group, he is likely going to compete for no more than a depth role.
Ravens bucking the trend and going with no WR, only TE and RB.
I think Bateman might blow up this year.
And no QB.
Sure, Jan.
Try May. The months change. Try to keep up. I know you didn’t pass Kindergarten class but…sheesh.
Pretty weird situation to enter into if you’re Davis. “Here’s your competition Mike. They all didn’t play last year, so you could start if they’re not ready or you’ll probably get cut if they are. Thanks!”
They must know that at least one person isn’t going to be healthy to start the season. Otherwise a move like this makes little sense when there are other holes to fill.
I figure you’re right, plus Justice Hill is kind of a borderline roster guy to begin with.
i feel like it’s gotta be JK, Gus, Mike Davis, and Badie with Badie playing special teams. With how many TEs we’re gonna carry plus Ricard i think Justice Hill and possibly Ricky Person Jr. go to the practice squad
It’s a veteran depth signing. Who cares? Doubt is costs much.
Lol Mike Davis sure did upset some people last year in fantasy football.