Category: Ravens practice squad

NFL practice squad: Rules, salary and eligibility for 2023

NFL practice squad rules 2023: Everything you need to know as the Baltimore #Ravens and 31 other teams put together their 16-man practice squads via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens are working on trimming the roster down to 53 players before today’s 4:00 p.m. deadline, and the work won’t be over after that.

Thanks to expanded rules, Baltimore will work to put together a talented and versatile 16-man practice squad.

Danny Amendola, Raheem Mostert, and Philadelphia’s Boston Scott are just a few players who have taken practice squad success and turned it into roles on NFL franchises.

With cutdown day finally here, we’ve provided you with the NFL practice squad rules and everything you need to know.

Ravens announce initial 53-man roster for 2023

The Baltimore Ravens have announced their initial 53-man roster for 2023 via @Thacover2NFL

NFL rosters are always fluid, so even with the Ravens announcing an initial 53-man roster, things could change in the next week or so.

Baltimore made some tough cuts, and went light at crucial spots, choosing to release both quarterbacks.

The team will watch the waiver wire, and construct the remaining roster and 16-man practice squad ahead of Thursday’s practice.

With all 32 teams past the deadline, here’s the first 53-man roster of 2023.

Ravens to release RB Melvin Gordon III

The Baltimore #Ravens are releasing running back Melvin Gordon III ahead of the 53-man roster deadline via @Thacover2NFL

After the team released Melvin Gordon III, Keaton Mitchell appears to have made the Ravens roster as an undrafted rookie.

Gordon was supposed to bolster the Ravens running backs corps but was overtaken by Mitchell at the start of training camp.

With the move, Baltimore will likely roll with J.K. Dobbin, Gus Edwards, Justice Hill, and Mitchell.

Gordon could still return to the practice squad.

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Ravens to release OT David Sharpe

The Baltimore #Ravens are releasing offensive tackle David Sharpe ahead of the 53-man roster deadline

The Baltimore Ravens are releasing offensive tackle David Sharpe ahead of the 4:00 PM roster deadline.

Sharpe, 27, was a fourth-round pick by the Raiders in 2017.

Sharpe re-signed with the Ravens last offseason on a one-year deal and has spent time between their practice squad and active roster since.

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Ravens waive CB Tae Hayes

The Baltimore #Ravens are set to waive CB Tae Hayes via @Thacover2NFL

After claiming the cornerback off waivers two weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens are waiving Tae Hayes ahead of the 4:00 PM deadline.

The 25-year-old Hayes has 16 career tackles playing cornerback and special teams.

Undrafted in 2019 out of Appalachian State, Hayes was signed by the Dolphins as a rookie and played in four games over two seasons.

Hayes also appeared in one game with the Vikings in 2020.

Ravens waive fullback Ben Mason

The Baltimore #Ravens are set to waive fullback Ben Mason ahead of the 53-man roster deadline via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens made another roster move on Tuesday, cutting fullback/TE Ben Mason ahead of the 4:00 PM roster deadline.

A 2021 5th-round pick out of Michigan, Mason originally was supposed to be the eventual replacement for Patrick Ricard.

Predicting 20 Ravens who could be cut or traded before the 53-man roster deadline

We’re predicting the final 20 Baltimore #Ravens who will be cut or traded ahead of Tuesday’s 53-man roster deadline via @Thacover2NFL

The preseason games have ended, but now is when the real work begins for the Ravens, who have to trim their roster from 83 to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, which means there will be some tough cuts.

We previously predicted some of the most brutal cuts, and now we anticipate the final 17.

After making our final 53-man roster projection, here’s our prediction for which 20 players will be cut (or traded) this week ahead of Tuesday’s deadline:

Ravens officially announce 7 roster moves ahead of 53-man deadline

The Baltimore #Ravens have officially announced 7 roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s 53-man deadline via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens officially announced seven roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s roster deadline.

Baltimore waived safetyy DeAndre Houston-Carson, while cutting defensive tackle Trey Botts, defensive tackkle Kai Caesar, wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr., offensive guard Jake Guidone, cornerback Corey Mayfield Jr., and linebacker Kelle Sanders.

The move officially puts the Ravens at 83 players with 24 hours remaining in the deadline.

Ravens remain undecided on backup QB situation heading into 53-man roster deadline

Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh says the #Ravens backup quarterback situation will be settled in the coming days via @Thacover2NFL

The Baltimore Ravens have started trimming the roster down to 53 players for the regular season.

Still, there are decisions to be made, and it appears that the choice for the backup quarterback job behind Lamar Jackson is closer than many think.

While addressing the media on Monday, head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that the organization will take the next few days to decide.

Tyler Huntley has missed the past couple of weeks with a hamstring injury, and Josh Johnson has enough experience and talent to assume the role behind Jackson.

Baltimore has given Johnson every opportunity to win the job, and the team is unlikely to keep three players in the position.

Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic is reporting that the team could keep Huntley, and hope that Johnson would go unclaimed on waivers, allowing the opportunity to bring him back on the practice squad.

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Ravens cut WR Dontay Demus Jr. ahead of roster deadline

The Baltimore #Ravens waive WR Dontay Demus Jr. ahead of roster deadline via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens have started roster cuts, and Dontay Demus Jr. is among the players released on Monday morning ahead of the Tuesday deadline.

The former Maryland Terps wide receiver had three catches for 97 yards in the preseason finale, including a 47-yard reception.

Demus could return on the practice squad after being second amongst wide receivers in special teams snaps, with 24.

Only Tarik Black had more special teams snaps.

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