Ravens and Latavius ​​Murray agree to one-year contract

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What was to happen in Baltimore has now been realized.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Ravens have struck a deal with running back Latavius ​​Murray for a one-year contract. ESPN’s Jamison Hensley reports the deal is worth up to $ 2 million.

After restructuring a pair of contracts on Thursday, the Ravens had $ 3.35 million in cap space.

Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com reported Thursday night that the Ravens are bringing in Murray in the hopes that a deal will be made.

The situation for Ravens defenders had already turned dire with JK Dobbins and Justice Hill suffering from long-term injuries. Next, Gus Edwards was one of two players to tear his ACL apart during Thursday’s Ravens practice – the other being cornerback Marcus Peters.

Murray was released by the Saints earlier this week after refusing to take a pay cut. He was expected to earn $ 2.95 million in base salary, but fell to third in the standings behind Alvin Kamara and Tony Jones Jr.

Murray now joins a team from Baltimore who recently added Le’Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman to their practice squad. The Ravens also have Ty’Son Williams and Trenton Cannon on their active roster.

Baltimore opens the season Monday night against Las Vegas.