It didn’t take long for former Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram to find a new home. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Ingram reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Houston Texans on Thursday. The deal is worth up to $3 million.
The Ravens waived Ingram in January after he spent two seasons in Baltimore, earning a Pro Bowl nomination in 2019. Ingram found himself working behind young running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards last season, eventually being a healthy scratch for the Ravens’ two playoff games. Despite the diminished role, Ingram remained a vocal leader and mentor, earning heartfelt goodbyes from teammates when he was released.
During his two seasons in Baltimore, Ingram ran the ball 274 times, accounting for 1,317 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground. He also added another 297 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions on 32 catches.
Ingram is a perfect match for the Texans, who are currently in shambles. Ingram will rejoin former Ravens passing game coordinator David Culley, who is now the head coach in Houston, helping carry over the culture and tone from Baltimore. While Ingram might not be a top running back any longer, he should be able to provide some production at the position while being a mentor to many of the young players on the team.
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