Ravens place Woodhead on IR, promote Langford to active roster

The Baltimore Ravens placed running back Danny Woodhead on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury Thursday, and promoted fellow rusher Jeremy Langford to the active roster from the practice squad.

Woodhead won't require surgery and should be ready to return in eight weeks, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, when he'll be eligible for activation from IR. The 32-year-old has battled injuries in recent years, but will offer Baltimore a solid change-of-pace option out of the backfield once healthy.

Langford joins the active roster after a brief stint on the practice squad, where he signed following his release from the Chicago Bears. The third-year pro ran for 737 yards and 10 touchdowns across two campaigns in the Windy City.

The Ravens are set to take a 1-0 record into a Sunday affair with the Cleveland Browns.