Ravens Sign Seventh-Year Running Back to Add to Thin Room

News ArticlePublishedAug 16, 2026 at 07:58 PM EDTThe Baltimore Ravens have made an addition to their running back room and signed veteran tailback Jonathan Ward, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston.2025's second choice back Keaton Mitchell signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in the offseason, and behind starter Derrick Henry – who will be 33 years old by the end of the regular season – and third down back Justice Hill, the Ravens currently have just Rasheen Ali and Adam Randall; fifth round draft picks in the 2024 and 2026 NFL drafts; as realistic options. Whilst there are few contending that Jonathan Ward is anything more than a distinct long shot to make the final roster, he adds bulk to what is otherwise an inexperienced running room after Henry and Hill. After their primary quartet, Balt