The Baltimore Ravens continue to bolster their roster at the start of training camp. After waiving fullback Bronson Rechsteiner Monday, Baltimore has announced they’ve signed journeyman running back Kenjon Barner.
Though the Ravens already have four running backs on the roster right now, Barner should be primarily viewed as a return specialist in Baltimore. Over seven years in the NFL, Barner has 100 total carries and 43 targets in the passing game, including just 10 total touches with the Atlanta Falcons last year. In comparison, last year Barner returned 35 punts for 267 yards and a touchdown as well as 17 kickoffs for 406 yards.
The Ravens have been looking for more stability in their return game over the last two years. Defensive back Cyrus Jones won the punt return job in 2018 before losing it last season when Baltimore signed De’Anthony Thomas. With Thomas opting out this season, the competition for the job has fallen to the likes of rookie James Proche, Willie Snead, and even Marquise Brown.
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