J.K. Dobbins wants to remains with Ravens for his entire career, says contract will get ‘worked out’

The Ravens had their beginning operating again J.Ok. Dobbins again at follow for the primary time remaining week. The again used to be lacking from the group’s necessary minicamp and didn’t take part in any in their first 14 coaching camp periods prior to being activated off the bodily not able to carry out record. While Dobbins’ damage historical past used to be a part of the reasoning for his absence, there did appear to be a contractual component to it in addition to evidenced by means of head trainer John Harbaugh pronouncing that there used to be “some complexity” to the again’s absence in early August. 

Dobbins spoke to newshounds for the primary time since his go back on Wednesday and stored why he used to be away for goodbye shut to the vest. 

“That’s a tough question,” Dobbins stated, by the use of NFL.com. “I was just, you know, being cautious. My teammates need me, so I want to be there for my teammates. That’s all it was. You know, my teammates understood what was going on. It’s all good now, I’m out here.”

Physically, Dobbins added that he feels “pretty dang good” and famous that he has been with the group and attending conferences, regardless of no longer being with them at the box. The again, who’s getting into the overall yr of his rookie contract, did not reveal an excessive amount of about his long-term status with the group past 2023 however did relay that he wants to stay in Baltimore for his entire profession. 

“Mr. Eric [DeCosta], he’s the best GM — the best GM in the game,” Dobbins stated. “He’ll get it worked out. Whatever happens, happens. He’s gonna get it worked out. We have good conversations.

“And I’ve a lot admire for Mr. Eric, and Mr. Harbaugh, Coach Harbaugh, everybody, [Ravens owner] Mr. Steve [Bisciotti]. It is what it’s. In the time being, I’m going to move in the market and play and do move. Hopefully, I’m enjoying for the Ravens for the remainder of my lifestyles, in my soccer profession.”

Dobbins believes that he is “one of the most best backs within the league” and could have a big season in 2023 “if I get the amount of a few different guys.” However, sturdiness has been a key factor for him to this point. The 2020 second-round select neglected his entire sophomore yr with a torn ACL he suffered within the preseason and didn’t go back to the group till Week 3 of this previous season. Dobbins’ 2022 marketing campaign used to be short-lived, then again, after some other damage pressured him again on injured reserve after 8 general video games performed.

The 24-year-old is slated to make $1.39 million in base wage in 2023.