Ravens Add Veteran Interior Lineman Ryan Neuzil, Release Blocking Tight End Nick Vannett
The roster changes are meant to beef up interior blocking and try to revive a struggling running game before Monday night against the Chargers.
Overview
- The Ravens acquired veteran interior lineman Ryan Neuzil on Tuesday to bolster center and guard depth and provide experienced run-blocking help.
- Baltimore released tight end Nick Vannett and guard Kyle Hergel from the 53-man roster as part of the same set of moves.
- The team also cut guard Michael Jordan from the practice squad and re-signed fullback Lucas Scott to the practice squad to add a developmental blocker and special-teams option.
- Vannett had played five games, including three starts, after stepping in when Durham Smythe suffered a season-ending Achilles injury and he logged about 28% of the Ravens' offensive snaps.
- The transactions respond to a string of poor rushing outings — Derrick Henry has failed to reach 60 yards in each of four straight losses — and give Baltimore short-term roster flexibility while opening chances for younger blocking-focused players.