The Baltimore Ravens have released tight end Nick Vannett as part of a series of roster adjustments ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, via the NFL transaction wire.
The moves came on the same day the team traded for veteran center Ryan Neuzil from the Atlanta Falcons.
Baltimore also released guard Kyle Hergel, cut guard Michael Jordan from the practice squad, and signed fullback Lucas Scott back to the practice squad.
Vannett, an 11-year NFL veteran, joined the Ravens’ practice squad in early September after the Seattle Seahawks released him following final roster cuts.
The Ravens elevated him to the 53-man roster on October 7—the same day Durham Smythe went on injured reserve with a season-ending Achilles injury.
He then appeared in the next five games (including three starts), playing 28% of the offensive snaps as a primary blocking tight end behind Mark Andrews.
He recorded no receptions or targets in Baltimore.
Career-wide, the 6-foot-6 former Ohio State standout has 108 catches for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns across more than 120 regular-season games.
Drafted by Seattle in the third round (94th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft, he has played for a long list of teams, including the Steelers (via trade), Broncos, Saints, Giants, Chargers, Titans, Vikings, and Rams.
The release opens opportunities for younger tight ends such as Josh Cuevas and Matthew Hibner while freeing a roster spot.
It also coincides with the Ravens’ recent struggles on the ground—Derrick Henry has rushed for under 60 yards in each of the team’s four straight losses.
Lucas Scott, who can line up as a fullback or tight end, could step into a developmental blocking role on the practice squad.
At 33, Vannett has built a career largely as a reliable in-line blocker and special-teams contributor rather than a featured pass-catcher.
His brief stint in Baltimore ends with the team continuing to reshape its offensive depth chart amid injuries and trade-deadline activity.





