It looks like the Baltimore Ravens may have brought back a familiar face to their backfield.
On Wednesday, free agent running back Kenyan Drake, who played in 12 games for the birds last season, tweeted a GIF of himself in a Ravens uniform signaling a first down.
— Kenyan Drake™ (@KDx32) September 20, 2023
Fans reacted to the apparent signing on social media.
“RUN IT BACK,” a user replied.
RUN IT BACK
— 𝙕𝙖𝙘𝙝🦦® (@NewEraZach) September 20, 2023
“Welcome back!” another said.
Welcome back!
— Nick Poulos (@NickPoulos91) September 20, 2023
“The #Ravens are signing RB Kenyan Drake, who was with the team last season and had 571 yards and 5 TDs. He was with Indianapolis during training camp,” Ari Meirov reported.
The #Ravens are signing RB Kenyan Drake, who was with the team last season and had 571 yards and 5 TDs.
He was with Indianapolis during training camp. https://t.co/1hwx8eLcTe
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 20, 2023
“Recruiter Marlo,” Marlon Humphrey tweeted.
Recruiter Marlo 😈 https://t.co/JgUmZyo7y4
— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) September 20, 2023
“Drake is joining the Ravens practice squad:” The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec shared.
Drake is joining the Ravens practice squad: https://t.co/eZ9u88OgZ6
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) September 20, 2023
“No idea why we went with Melvin Gordon over you,” a fan commented. “Good to have you back on the team, next stop the 53.”
No idea why we went with Melvin Gordon over you. Good to have you back on the team, next stop the 53 https://t.co/nzmsdyvd0y
— gleef.win (@TheGleef) September 20, 2023
“Welcome back let’s go get a ring,”
Welcome back let’s go get a ring https://t.co/u7D4UxqMKT
— burner (@burnerbetting01) September 20, 2023
Drake has been a very productive back since entering the league as a third-round pick back in 2016.
He’ll look to help shore up Baltimore’s run game alongside Justice Hill and big Gus Edwards.