Overview
- Nick Vannett was signed Wednesday to fill the Ravens’ final practice‑squad spot, joining offensive tackle AJ Arcuri to complete the initial group reported by the team and local beat writers.
- Vannett brings a long NFL résumé with 121 regular‑season appearances, 54 starts, 108 catches for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns since he was a third‑round pick in 2016.
- The 6‑foot‑6, 261‑pound veteran is primarily an in‑line blocking tight end who also contributes on special teams and can be prepared for a short‑notice elevation without extended development.
- Baltimore’s active roster already lists Mark Andrews, Durham Smythe, Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas, so Vannett’s practice‑squad role is positioned as veteran insurance rather than an immediate 53‑man addition.
- Practice‑squad rosters remain fluid during the season, and signing a journeyman like Vannett gives the Ravens quick depth at a physical position while offering the player a clear path to game‑day elevations if injuries occur.