Ravens place Dixon on injured reserve
Associated Press
Looking for daylight: Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (30) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during a preseason football game in Indianapolis last month. On Wednesday, the Ravens placed Dixon, a former standout at Strong, on injured reserve with a knee injury. He will be eligible to return Week 9.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have placed backup running back Kenneth Dixon on injured reserve after he hurt his knee in Sunday's opener against Buffalo. Dixon ran for 44 yards and a touchdown before the injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Baltimore's 47-3 victory. Dixon will be eligible to return for Week 9. The third-year pro has struggled with knee injuries throughout his NFL career. Dixon missed four games during his rookie season and sat out last season after tearing a meniscus before training camp. To fill the hole in the backfield, the Ravens promoted undrafted rookie De'Lance Turner from the practice squad on Wednesday. Turner, who played in college at Alcorn State, will be available for Thursday night's game in Cincinnati. Turner had 22 carries for 159 yards and a touchdown during the preseason for Baltimore.