Just as the new NFL season is about to start, the Baltimore Ravens have been dealt a blow as the team listed running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters as limited in practice Thursday after media reports said that it was feared each player has a torn ACL.

The injuries were reported by ESPN citing unidentified sources. Losing Edwards is a major blow to the already depleted Ravens backfield which has already lost running back JK Dobbins to a season-ending knee injury in their final preseason game, with running back Justice Hill also on injured reserve.

The Ravens open their season on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Ravens led the NFL in rushing last season, when Dobbins and Edwards combined for 1,528 yards on the ground. The team signed running back Le’Veon Bell to the practice squad this week and signed Trenton Cannon to the active roster.

It’s possible that the Ravens’ top running back for Monday’s game could be Ty’Son Williams, who was on the practice squad last year and has never had a carry in a regular-season game.

Peters started 14 games in 2020, his first full season with the Ravens. He had four interceptions, bringing his career total to 31.

Coach John Harbaugh discussed the decision to bring Bell aboard.

“Obviously, we played against him so many times and in so many highly competitive (and) emotional games. It was fun to have him in for the workout. He had a good workout. Practiced yesterday — he did a good job. So yes, we’ll have a process with him. He’s excited. He’s learning, and we’ll see where it goes.” Harbaugh said.

(With AP inputs)