Ravens Release Nick Vannett and Kyle Hergel in Roster Shuffle

The Baltimore Ravens released veteran tight end Nick Vannett on Tuesday as part of a series of roster adjustments aimed at stabilizing an offense that has struggled to find its footing in recent weeks.

According to a report from the Baltimore Ravens, the team also released guard Kyle Hergel and practice squad member Michael Jordan. To address immediate needs, the club brought back fullback Lucas Scott, who had been released from the practice squad last week, and acquired veteran offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil through a trade.

The decision to move on from Vannett comes at a critical juncture for the Baltimore rushing attack. The veteran had been a vital component of the unit recently, playing 28% of the team’s offensive snaps over his last five games. He had stepped into a key blocking role following a season-ending Achilles injury to Durham Smythe in Week 4.

Ravens Release Nick Vannett and Kyle Hergel in Roster Shuffle

These moves show that offensive efficiency has declined. The Ravens have lost four consecutive games, and during that stretch, Derrick Henry has failed to reach the 60-yard rushing mark in any of those contests. The running back has managed only a single touchdown during this difficult period.

By trading for Ryan Neuzil, the Ravens are prioritizing veteran depth on the offensive line to help protect the run game. The roster churn suggests a team attempting to find a combination of players that can provide the physical presence necessary to support Henry.

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The return of Lucas Scott, an Army product who spent last season on the Baltimore practice squad, offers a different tactical option. While Jordan had been signed to the practice squad on Oct. 27, he never saw game action before his release. Scott may now be tasked with carving out a blocking role following the departure of Vannett.

The impact of these changes will likely be felt most heavily in the trenches. The loss of Hergel, who saw action in one game against the Cincinnati Bengals, further thins the immediate depth behind the starters.

The Ravens' recent struggles show how difficult it is to maintain offensive consistency when key personnel like Smythe are sidelined. The team is now banking on Neuzil’s experience and the versatility of players like Scott to reverse a trend that has seen their most potent weapon, the ground game, neutralized.