Ravens sign RB Rainey, announce Dixon out for season

Jul 26, 2017 - 9:39 PM The Baltimore Ravens signed Bobby Rainey on Wednesday to add depth at running back after confirming Kenneth Dixon will miss the 2017 season because of a torn meniscus in his left knee.

The 29-year-old Rainey, who started his career in Baltimore as an undrafted rookie out of Western Kentucky in 2012, was talking to the Ravens before Dixon underwent knee surgery Tuesday.

As veterans reported for training camp on Wednesday, coach John Harbaugh announced Dixon was out for the season.

Dixon, 23, suffered the injury while working out recently with strength and conditioning coaches from Louisiana Tech, where he played four years.

The 5-foot-8, 212-pound Rainey never had a carry for the Ravens in the regular season in 2012 before going on to play for the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants. His best season came in 2013 when he rushed for 532 yards and five touchdowns in nine games. Rainey ran for 63 yards on 17 carries in 15 games for the Giants last season.

The 5-10, 212-pound Dixon, who was picked by the Ravens in the fourth round in 2016, was second on the team in rushing with 382 yards on 88 carries in 12 games during his rookie season. He ran for two touchdowns and also had 30 catches for 162 yards and a score.

Leading rusher Terrance West returns for Baltimore, which also signed former Los Angeles Chargers running back Danny Woodhead as a free agent in the offseason.