The Baltimore Ravens' 2026 training camp, running July 29 through August 17 at the Under Armour Performance Center in College Park, Maryland, shows a stable running back hierarchy with one clear starter and a veteran backup returning from injury. The position features minimal true competition at the top but meaningful depth that reflects the team's confidence in managing the unit through a full season while monitoring returning players. For readers following NFL teams and player conditioning, this camp offers a case study in how injury recovery and established starter performance shape depth charts and playing-time allocation.
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Table of Contents
- Derrick Henry's Uncontested Starting Role
- Justice Hill Clears Return from Season-Ending Neck Injury
- Hill's Multi-Skilled Backup Value Beyond Rushing
- Younger Depth Chart Competition
Derrick Henry's Uncontested Starting Role
Derrick Henry, 32, requires no competition for the starting position. According to Ravens official reports, Henry led the entire NFL in rushing yards during 2025 and rushed for at least 100 yards in the team's final four games.
This consistency at his age removes all doubt about the primary starter, regardless of age-related concerns or backup depth. His role entering camp is identical to his role leaving it: every meaningful offensive carry goes to him first.
Justice Hill Clears Return from Season-Ending Neck Injury
Justice Hill, 28, suffered a season-ending neck injury in November 2025 but has been cleared for full participation in 2026 training camp. During spring workouts and minicamp, Hill appeared physically ready, according to Ravens sources. This clearance ends months of uncertainty and restores a veteran option for the backup role after his absence from regular-season play in 2025.
Hill's Multi-Skilled Backup Value Beyond Rushing
Hill recorded a career-high 387 rushing yards in 2023 and contributes to Ravens offensive schemes through receiving routes and pass-blocking—skills that make him more than a replacement-level reserve. His six seasons with the organization mean he knows play calling and alignment, reducing learning curve if Henry needs periodic rest. The combination of proven receiving work and blocking ability means the Ravens retain a flexible backup rather than relying solely on younger, untested options.
Younger Depth Chart Competition
Behind Henry and Hill, younger running backs including Adam Randall and Rasheen Ali compete for depth spots and practice-squad consideration. Training camp and preseason will determine which younger players earn roster space, but the primary backup role appears Hill's to lose given his injury clearance and veteran credential.
