J.K. Dobbins was enjoying a strong start to the Los Angeles Chargers’ ‘Monday Night Football’ game against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens weren’t the only familiar thing about the contest, however. Unfortunately, Dobbins suffered a knee injury in the first half and was eventually ruled out for the game, the team announced.
Here’s what to know about Dobbins’ latest injury.
J.K. Dobbins injury update
Dobbins was ruled out of the Chargers’ Monday night matchup with the Ravens because of a knee injury, the team announced.
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Coach Jim Harbaugh said he did not have an update on Dobbins’ status during his postgame news conference.
Originally, Dobbins was deemed ‘questionable’ to return to Monday’s game. However, he was not seen on the sideline to start the second half; ESPN’s Laura Rutledge reports that Dobbins came out at halftime wearing a brace on his injured knee before returning to the locker room.
It isn’t entirely clear when Dobbins suffered the injury, but he went into the locker room early and wasn’t on the field for Los Angeles’ final drive of the first half.
Dobbins was seen on the sideline having his knee taped up, per Rutledge. He tried to loosen up and run before heading to the locker room to be further evaluated by Los Angeles’ medical staff.
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The Chargers also use third-string running back Hassan Haskins on occasion, especially near the goal line. He may see an increase in usage.
Rookie Kimani Vidal is the only other running back on the Chargers’ 53-man roster. He was not active for Monday’s game but could be part of the rotation if Dobbins’ injury is of the multi-week variety.
J.K. Dobbins stats
Dobbins recorded 40 yards on six carries and caught three passes for 19 yards before exiting the game on Monday night.
Dobbins entered the contest with 726 yards and eight touchdowns on 152 carries. He was on pace for his first 1,000-yard rushing season at the NFL level.