Gus Edwards

Further testing confirmed that Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards tore his ACL during practice on Thursday afternoon. He will miss the entire 2021 season.

Fantasy Impact

The Ravens lost both Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters to ACL tears on consecutive plays before cutting Thursday's practice short. Edwards joins J.K. Dobbins (ACL) and Justice Hill (Achilles) on the list of Baltimore running backs who suffered season-ending injuries as of late. Ty'Son Williams will now slot into the starting role while Trenton Cannon gets the backup job. Le'Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman are both candidates to be elevated from the practice squad to fill depth roles, too.

Ravens RB Gus Edwards (knee) sustained a potentially significant knee injury in practice today. The team fears it’s a season-ending ACL injury.

Fantasy Impact

The Ravens’ backfield has just been decimated by injuries. First J.K. Dobbins, then Justice Hill, now Edwards. The team just signed Le’Veon Bell, and he’ll undoubtedly get an opportunity to play now alongside Ty’Son Williams. Both Bell and Williams should be rostered everywhere on this horrific news.

Ravens RB Gus Edwards rushed for 28 yards on four carries in Saturday’s preseason victory over the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

Edwards was highly efficient on merely four carries tonight. Though he's expected to see less work than J.K. Dobbins, he should be a solid mid-round value pick in drafts. After all, Pro Football Focus graded Edwards as the fourth best runner in 2020, and Mark Ingram is no longer a member of the Ravens backfield.

RB Gus Edwards is practicing for the first time after being activated off Reserve/COVID list.

Fantasy Impact

Edwards is back at practice, which is a great sign. His absences due to COVID-19 likely won’t hurt his role throughout the season, though while getting back up to speed he could render some touches allowing J.K. Dobbins a larger share of Baltimore's backfield to start the season.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Ravens RB Gus Edwards tested positive for COVID-19.

Fantasy Impact

Edwards will miss the first 10 days of training camp. This shouldn't ultimately affect his Week 1 availability, but it'll give J.K. Dobbins a leg up on seizing a larger share of Baltimore's backfield.