With rookie tailback Lorenzo Taliaferro questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Jacksonville with a foot injury, the Ravens have signed some backfield depth, promoting Fitzgerald Toussaint from the practice squad.
Toussaint takes the roster spot of offensive tackle Jah Reid, who was placed on injured reserve with a hand injury.
The roster moves were announced in the NFL’s personnel notice on Saturday.
An undrafted rookie from Michigan, the 24-year-old Toussaint was on the Ravens’ 53-player roster for a pair of games earlier this season.
The 22-year-old Taliaferro ranks third on the Ravens in rushing yards (292) and carries (68). He did not practice all week. According to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun, Taliaferro isn’t anticipated to be available on Sunday.
If Taliaferro can’t go, Bernard Pierce will be the top backup to Justin Forsett at running back.