The Ravens have lost two running backs to injury over the course of the season, and they’re adding a four-time Pro Bowler as they set their sights on the Super Bowl.

Dalvin Cook, who was waived Tuesday by the New York Jets after a disappointing season, is joining the Ravens, he confirmed Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Cook cleared waivers and became a free agent early Thursday afternoon. He is set to join the Ravens’ practice squad, according to ESPN.

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Cook, who was released by the Minnesota Vikings last summer after four straight seasons with 1,100 rushing yards or more, joined the Jets in early September when the team had championship aspirations. But quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles tendon four snaps into the season and, while the defense has lived up to expectations, the offense has never gotten going.

Cook has played in 15 games (one start), rushing 67 times for 214 yards (3.2 yards per carry). He’s also caught 15 passes for 78 yards. He has yet to score a touchdown, though, and he didn’t play a single snap in the Jets’ 37-20 loss last Thursday to the Cleveland Browns, a career first.

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Cook’s season could turn around in Baltimore, where the Ravens have one of the NFL’s better offensive lines. According to analytics site Sumer Sports, among 72 eligible ball carriers this season, Cook ranks fourth to last in success rate and explosive-run rate and second to last in first-down percentage.

The Ravens lead the NFL in rushing, but they’ve lost running backs J.K. Dobbins and Keaton Mitchell, their two most explosive backs, to season-ending injuries. Gus Edwards and Justice Hill have both missed time in recent years because of injuries. Third-string back Melvin Gordon has played in just three games this season and has averaged 3.5 yards per carry since 2022.

Jonas Shaffer contributed to this report.