Ravens cut Nick Vannett and reshuffle tight end, blocking help, and line depth

The Baltimore Ravens made a cluster of roster moves Tuesday that reshaped their blocking options and offensive line depth. The team released tight end Nick Vannett and guard Kyle Hergel, while also releasing guard Michael Jordan from the practice squad.

Baltimore also brought fullback Lucas Scott back to the practice squad, replacing the roster spot vacated by Jordan’s move. Scott previously spent time on the Ravens’ practice squad last season and was released from it last week.

Vannett’s release ended a recent stretch in which he appeared in Baltimore’s previous five games and made three starts. The Ravens used him as a key blocker after Durham Smythe suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 4, and Vannett played 28% of Baltimore’s offensive snaps during that span.

Kyle Hergel had been signed as a backup offensive lineman and saw action in one game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Michael Jordan was signed to the practice squad Oct. 27 but did not see game action.

In a separate transaction, the Ravens traded for veteran offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil, adding further depth up front amid recent run-game issues. The team has lost four straight games in that stretch, with Derrick Henry totaling fewer than 60 rushing yards in each of those four games and one touchdown overall.