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Ravens release RB, CB to trim roster to 87 players

The Ravens made two roster cuts to trim their team to 87 players

The Baltimore Ravens have had an eventful 2022 offseason that’s included bringing in talent through free agency and the draft, parting ways with key contributors from their 2021 team and more. They’ve stacked up quality depth at a lot of different positions, but with the regular season quickly approaching, teams will have to cut down their roster to what will eventually be 53 players.

Baltimore must get their roster to 85 players by Tuesday at 4pm EST, and they have taken steps to doing so over the last few days. After waiving both wide receiver Devon Williams and cornerback Denzel Williams while signing Trent Harris over the weekend to get to 89 players, the Ravens trimmed their roster even further on Monday, releasing running back Corey Clement and cornerback Robert Jackson to get to 87 players.

There were reports that Baltimore was also going to release outside linebacker Chuck Wiley, but ended up opting not to, potentially in response to Harris limping off of the field during Monday’s practice.

Baltimore will still have to make two moves in order to get down to 85 players, but they’ve taken the first steps to getting there. Clement signed with the team in July, and had four carries for 17 yards in the Ravens’ Week 1 preseason win over the Tennessee Titans. Jackson spent time in Baltimore last year and was brought back by the team, totaling three tackles against Tennessee.

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Ravens sign eight players to Reserve/Future deals

The Ravens signed eight players to Reserve/Future deals

The Baltimore Ravens have begun their 2022 offseason after finishing 2021 8-9 and missing the postseason for the first time since 2017. Their 16-13 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was a disappointing end to a very trying year, but now Baltimore has the opportunity to get better and come back stronger next season.

On Monday, the Ravens announced that they had signed eight players to Reserve/Future deals in wide receivers Binjimen Victor and Jaylon Moore, tight end Tony Poljan, center James Murray, tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith, guard/defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie, and defensive backs Robert Jackson and Kevin Toliver.

Reserve/Future deals don’t count against the salary cap until the new league year begins. Some of the players signed played in key moments for Baltimore in 2021, including Jackson, who was called upon multiple times due to the fact that the Ravens’ secondary was so decimated.

Players signed to Reserve/Future deals last offseason included quarterback Tyler Huntley and cornerback Chris Westry.

Ravens protect four players on practice squad ahead of Week 18

The Ravens protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 18 matchup with the Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens have gotten plenty of solid contributions from their practice squad over the course of the 2021 season. They’ve needed to rely on their practice squad more than some teams, as they’ve dealt with countless injuries as well as a COVID-19 outbreak.

On Tuesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic put out who Baltimore protected from their practice squad ahead of their Week 18 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four that the team ended up protecting are tight end Tony Poljan, guard/defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie, defensive tackle Isaiah Mack and defensive back Robert Jackson.

Poljan could be called up as tight end depth, although the team does already have Mark Andrews, Nick Boyle and Josh Oliver at the position. McKenzie has positional versatility, being able to play at guard and defensive tackle, while Mack had a great game in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals when called upon. Jackson has been called up multiple times to help in the secondary, playing significant snaps during some games.

Ravens elevate three practice squad players to active roster for Week 17 game vs. Rams

The Ravens elevated three practice squad players for their Week 17 game against the Rams

The Baltimore Ravens have seen injuries and even COVID-19 ravage their locker room over the course of the 2021 season. However, despite being decimated at multiple different positions, the team still holds an 8-7 record and are still eligible for a playoff spot if they win their final two games and get some help.

On Saturday, the team announced that they had elevated three players from their practice squad to the active roster in offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith and defensive backs Robert Jackson and Tony Jefferson. Each could play a key role on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Jones-Smith will help in the event that the Ravens need a healthy player at tackle, which has been a position that has been hit hard with ailments. Jackson will be cornerback depth and could even get some snaps early. Jefferson played very well in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, and could have earned himself more snaps over the course of the rest of the year.

Ravens make three practice squad moves on Tuesday, protect four players ahead of Week 17

The Ravens made three moves relating to their practice squad on Tuesday while also protecting four other players

The Baltimore Ravens have needed to find needless contributors from their practice squad over the course of the 2021 season. Injuries, COVID and even more have decimated the Baltimore roster, so they’ve needed to find other ways to put players out on the field.

On Tuesday, the Ravens made three practice squad moves in adding center James Murray to the group while releasing quarterback Kenji Bahar and defensive back Blake Countess. They also protected offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith, defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie and Isaiah Mack, as well as defensive back Robert Jackson.

Murray worked out for Baltimore last week, and now finds himself in Baltimore. Bahar was signed in an emergency situation, and has been in and out of the Ravens’ organization countless times over the course of the year. Countess signed with the team a few weeks ago.

Jones-Smith would provide some offensive tackle depth for the Baltimore offense, while both McKenzie and Mack played some good snaps against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jackson has been relied upon to play a lot in a decimated secondary, so him being protected is not surprising.

Ravens protect four players on practice squad ahead of Week 16

The Ravens protected four players on their practice squad ahead of their Week 16 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens have relied on their practice squad in a big way during the 2021 season. They have needed players to step up with so many injuries and they’ve done just that, providing quality snaps.

On Tuesday, the Ravens protected four players from their practice squad in offensive tackle David Sharpe, guard/defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie, inside linebacker Joe Thomas and cornerback Robert Jackson. Each will be key in providing depth if called up for Baltimore’s Week 16 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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 elevate two practice squad players to active roster for Week 13 game vs. Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens elevated two players from their practice squad to their active roster for their Week 13 matchup with the Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens have gotten contributions from their practice squad throughout the course of the 2021 season so far. With how many injuries they’ve had to go through, Baltimore has had to find ways to make up the production from some of the stars that they’ve been missing.

On Saturday, the Ravens elevated two players from their practice squad in running back Nate McCrary and defensive back Robert Jackson. Both could provide solid depth at their respective positions in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

McCrary impressed with Baltimore during the 2021 preseason, but was ultimately let go by the team during final cut down day. He was claimed off of waivers by the Denver Broncos, but didn’t last long there before signing with the Ravens’ practice squad. Jackson signed with the Ravens’ practice squad this week after working out with the team.