Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell has made significant progress in his recovery from tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, although he still faces several months of rehabilitation ahead. Despite this, Mitchell is making good progress and is even slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery.
According to Ravens coach John Harbaugh, Mitchell’s return won’t be happening anytime soon. It’s more likely to occur during the season rather than during training camp or the first game. However, the team is optimistic about his recovery process and believes that he will make a full comeback before the start of the season.
In the upcoming week, Mitchell will start running on an anti-gravity treadmill, a significant step in his rehabilitation. This development is positive news, and the team is optimistic about his recovery process. Mitchell joined the Ravens as an undrafted rookie in 2023 and didn’t make his debut until Week 6 due to injuries. However, once he started playing, he impressed with 138 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.
Throughout his eight games, Mitchell accumulated 396 rushing yards with two touchdowns and caught nine passes for 93 yards. With Derrick Henry signing with the Ravens this offseason, Mitchell and Justice Hill are expected to serve as the primary backups. Additionally, the team drafted Rasheen Ali from Marshall University in the fifth round to add depth to the running back position.
Mitchell always sports a smile during rehab sessions which is an encouraging sign for both him and for the team management who are closely monitoring his progress.
The Ravens coaching staff has been keeping a close eye on Mitchell’s recovery process and have expressed their excitement about having him back on the field as soon as possible.
Overall, while there are still several months of rehabilitation left for Mitchell before he can fully return to action on the field, there are signs that he will make a full comeback before long.
