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Ravens elevate five practice squad players to active roster for Week 15 game vs. Packers

The Ravens elevated five practice squad players to their active roster for their Week 15 matchup with the Packers

The Baltimore Ravens have needed to get creative over the course of the 2021 season due to the many injuries that they’ve suffered. From bringing in multiple new faces to having a next man up mentality, they’ve been able to will themselves to an 8-5 record and the top spot in the AFC North through 14 weeks.

On Saturday, it was announced that Baltimore elevated five players from their practice squad to their active roster in offensive lineman Jaryd Jones-Smith, David Shapre and Adam Redmond, as well as defensive backs Robert Jackson and Tony Jefferson.

Calling up three offensive lineman is in response to multiple players on their line being out or game-time decisions, including starting guard Ben Powers and backup center Trystan Colon.

Jefferson gets the call after less than one week back with the team after signing to the practice squad on Monday, while Jackson has now been called up for three week in a row.

Ravens protect four players on practice squad ahead of Week 15

The Ravens protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 15 game with the Green Bay Packers

The Baltimore Ravens have used the somewhat new practice squad call up rule to their advantage in 2021, as they’ve added key depth pieces for game days that have contributed in all three phases of the game. With injuries being a defining factor for the team, they’ve needed all of the depth that they can get.

On Tuesday, Baltimore protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers in quarterback Chris Streveler, offensive tackle David Sharpe, inside linebacker Joe Thomas and defensive back Robert Jackson.

Streveler’s protection seems a bit more relevant this week, as star quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle injury in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns and might not be able to suit up in Week 15. If that is the case, Streveler will become the backup to Tyler Huntley. Sharpe was called up in Week 14 for offensive tackle depth, as was Jackson so that the team could have an extra defensive back. Thomas would provide some addition inside linebacker talent, but the unit seems to have plenty of healthy playmakers already.

Ravens elevate two practice squad players to active roster for Week 14 game vs. Browns

The Baltimore Ravens elevated two players from their practice squad to the active roster before their Week 14 game with the Cleveland Browns

The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 14 of the 2021 season. It will mark the second time in three weeks that the two teams have matched up, with Baltimore winning in Week 12 by the final score of 16-10.

Ahead of their Week 14 game with Cleveland, Baltimore announced that they had promoted two of their practice squad players to their active roster in offensive tackle David Sharpe and cornerback Robert Jackson. Both will serve as depth at important positions that the team needs healthy bodies at.

Ravens protect four players on practice squad ahead of Week 14

The Ravens protected four players on their practice squad ahead their Week 14 matchup with the Browns

The Baltimore Ravens currently sit at 8-4 and stand alone atop of the AFC North. They suffered a crushing 20-19 loss at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13, and will be looking to bounce back in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns.

Ahead of their Week 14 matchup with Cleveland, Baltimore protected four players on their practice squad in quarterback Chris Streveler, Running back Nate McCrary, offensive tackle David Sharpe and inside linebacker Joe Thomas.

Streveler was signed by the Ravens after the Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback Trace McSorley off of Baltimore’s practice squad. McCrary provides running back depth, and was called up in Week 13, accumulating one carry for one yard. Sharpe could be called up with fellow offensive tackle Patrick Mekari currently injured. Thomas can play some special teams snaps, and could be inside linebacker depth in the event that the team feels like they need more of it.

Ravens protect four players on practice squad ahead of Week 13

The Ravens protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 13 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens have done plenty of practice squad shuffling over the course of the 2021 season. They have used their elevations every week in order to get more contributors onto their roster for game day, and they have paid off, sometimes in a big way.

On Tuesday, Baltimore protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 13 game with the Pittsburgh Steelers in quarterback Chris Streveler, offensive lineman David Sharpe, guard/defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie, and defensive back Kevin Toliver.

Streveler was signed to the Ravens’ practice squad on Monday in place of fellow quarterback Kenji Bahar. Sharpe and McKenzie can provide some offensive line depth, with McKenzie also being able to play defensive line. Toliver could be a key piece in the secondary depending on how thin they are at the position come Sunday.

Ravens protect four players on practice squad ahead of Week 12

The Ravens protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 12 matchup with the Browns

The Baltimore Ravens have gotten contributions from players on their practice squad all season long. With how many injuries the team has had to go through, they’ve needed all of their players to step up in a big way, and so far they’ve found guys who are stepping in for injured stars at a good level.

On Wednesday, Baltimore protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 12 divisional matchup with the Cleveland Browns in offensive tackle David Sharpe, inside linebacker Joe Thomas, cornerback Kevon Seymour and safety Jordan Richards.

Sharpe could act as offensive tackle depth if called up, while Thomas would help at the inside linebacker position. Both Seymour and Richards could have opportunities to play with a very depleted Ravens secondary, depending on if they get called up or not and how many cornerbacks miss Sunday night’s game.

Ravens protect four players on practice squad ahead of Week 11

The Ravens protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 11 matchup with the Bears

The Baltimore Ravens are looking to bounce back in a big way against the Chicago Bears during Week 11. Baltimore fell to the Miami Dolphins in shocking fashion in Week 10, losing 22-10 in a game that many projected them to win by a rather large margin.

Ahead of their Week 11 bout with Chicago, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic shared the Ravens’ four practice squad protections for the matchup in guard James Carpenter, guard/defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie, offensive tackle David Sharpe and inside linebacker Joe Thomas.

Baltimore is going rather offensive line heavy with their practice squad protections, with two pure lineman as well as a cross trained defensive tackle who can also play a bit at guard. Thomas should also provide a bit of inside linebacker depth in the event that the Ravens want to call up an extra defender.

Ravens elevate practice squad OT David Sharpe to 53-man roster for Week 7

The Baltimore Ravens promoted tackle David Sharpe to the 53-man roster ahead of a Week 7 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Baltimore Ravens have dealt with a plethora of injuries during the opening part of the 2021 season. This has forced the team to call players up from their practice squad more often than not, finding contributions from many new faces.

On Saturday, the Ravens announced that they have activated offensive tackle David Sharpe from the practice squad, calling him up to provide some depth on the offensive line, which has been a unit that has been depleted with ailments.

The move comes just four days after it was announced that left tackle Ronnie Stanley was placed on injured reserve after undergoing season-ending ankle surgery. The Ravens also placed offensive lineman Ben Cleveland on injured reserve following their Week 5 win against the Indianapolis Colts. Cleveland could return some time after the team’s bye.

Sharpe has veteran experience that he can bring to the Ravens’ offensive line, which has gotten somewhat thin after all of their injuries. Sharpe is in his sixth season in the league and most recently played for the Washington Football Team in 2020, playing in ten games and being on the field for 26% of offensive snaps. The “next man up” motto has always been a part of Baltimore’s organization, and it appears to be Sharpe’s turn to step up to the plate.

Ravens protect four players on practice squad ahead of Week 7

The Ravens protected four players on their practice squad ahead of Week 7

The Baltimore Ravens have found multiple players who can contribute at a high level through their practice squad in 2021. They’ve needed to rely on new faces (and some old ones as well) due to the fact that they’ve suffered a slew of injuries, but they have barely missed a beat, going an AFC-best 5-1 through their first six weeks.

On Tuesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reported that Baltimore has protected four of their practice squad players ahead of their Week 7 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals in offensive linemen David Sharpe and James Carpenter, defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie, and inside linebacker Joe Thomas.

Both Carpenter and Thomas were signed to the Ravens’ practice squad on Tuesday, and they would each provide depth at their respective positions. However, it’s fair to question how much of the playbook they would understand in just a few short days before Sunday.

Sharpe was a practice squad protection last week and would be a depth piece at tackle with Ronnie Stanley now on injured reserve. McKenzie was called up for Baltimore’s Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions.

Ravens protect four players on practice squad ahead of Week 6

The Ravens protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 6 matchup with the Chargers

The Baltimore Ravens will be taking on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6 of the 2021 season. Both teams are coming off of incredible Week 5 wins, with Baltimore completing a comeback against the Indianapolis Colts while Los Angeles picked up a crazy victory over the Cleveland Browns.

On Thursday, the Ravens protected four players from their practice squad ahead of their Sunday game with the Chargers in running back Nate McCrary, offensive tackle David Sharpe, cornerback Kevon Seymour and safety Jordan Richards.

McCrary signed with the Ravens’ practice squad after being claimed off of waivers by the Denver Broncos during the final cut down process. Sharpe was a practice squad protection last week as well, and could provide some depth in the event that one or both of Ronnie Stanley and Alejandro Villanueva can’t go on Sunday.

Seymour has been elevated from the practice squad before and has been cornerback depth for a team that is thin at the position. Richards was called up from the practice squad last week and is regarded as a core special teams player.