Former Baltimore Ravens Running Back J.K. Dobbins Is Having A Career Season

Many Baltimore Ravens fans called for running back J.K. Dobbins to retire after consecutive season-ending injuries.

Now, he is having a career year as a Los Angeles Charger, rushing 152 times for 726 yards and eight touchdowns.

Dobbins' Injury History

Dobbins' slue of injuries started with a season-ending knee injury during the 2021 preseason. He was then limited to eight games in 2022 due to more knee issues. Last year, the running back took just eight snaps before an Achilles tear in the opening game against the Houston Texans.

However, Dobbins is changing the narrative with his resurgence in Los Angeles. He's been the producer in their rushing attack, leading the team by more than 530 yards.

Production as the No. 1 Running Back

He's filled the production at the running back spot since the departure of Austin Ekeler. Dobbins' production also correlates with the team's success; they are 7-0 when he rushes for at least 50 yards and 0-3 when he does not. They are also 6-0 when Dobbins scores at least once.

Comeback Player of the Year?

Dobbins is one of the favorites to win Comeback Player of the Year behind Kirk Cousins and Joe Burrow. Dobbins spoke about his redemption season on an episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd last week.

"This is a year granted by the Lord," Dobbins said. "You think about the injuries I've had; most people don't come back from them. And if they do, they don't perform at a high level."

Dobbins said he's tuning out the statements from those declaring his career over.

"A lot of people say, 'Running backs don't come back from an Achilles, they don't come back from knee injuries.' So I'm listening to these guys, but I'm really not," Dobbins said. "Because I just have so much faith in Jesus and my work ethic as well. It's a special year for me because I finally get to show people when I'm healthy, I might be one of the best running backs in the NFL."

Dobbins faces off against his old team Monday night.