Ravens Elevate Chuma Edoga and Kyle Hergel Ahead of Sunday Night vs. Falcons

The Baltimore Ravens elevated two offensive linemen, Chuma Edoga and Kyle Hergel, for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, according to the team. The elevations bring additional protection and flexibility to an offensive line unit that relies on next-man-up readiness throughout the season.

Edoga, an offensive tackle, and Hergel, a guard, were named to the Ravens’ game-day practice-squad elevation group for the Falcons game. In practical terms, that means Baltimore is preparing to either shorten the drop-off between starting spots and reserve roles or to create extra lineup options if substitutions are needed early or late.

For an NFL offensive line, depth is not only about injuries, it is also about how the game plays out. Matchups can shift snap counts, teams rotate personnel for run-heavy sequences, and late-game drives often require the unit to be stable in both pass protection and run schemes. Having a tackle like Edoga available can matter if the Ravens need longer-term stability on the edge, while a guard such as Hergel can be used to keep interior blocking assignments consistent.

The Ravens’ decision fits a broader mid-season pattern teams use to protect against variability. Offensive line depth is often built in layers: a primary group that handles most snaps, then reserves who can absorb multiple roles, and additional players who can be activated as the week’s plan becomes clearer. By elevating both a tackle and a guard, Baltimore is adding balance rather than simply filling one position.

The matchup setting also heightens the importance of preparation and roster readiness. Sunday night games compress the usual routine for late-week changes, so elevations that lock in additional linemen ahead of kickoff can reduce last-minute uncertainty. Baltimore and Atlanta both understand that an offensive line’s ability to sustain protection can determine whether the passing game is structured around quick reads or longer-developing routes.

Edoga and Hergel were elevated from the Ravens’ practice squad pool for this specific contest, as noted by the team announcement. That matters for expectations because practice-squad elevations are situational, typically tied to the week’s needs rather than a permanent roster move. If both players are used, they provide the Ravens with more continuity across an offensive front that must perform in run and pass situations.

What to watch next is how Baltimore deploys its interior and edge personnel once the game begins. With a tackle and a guard elevated, the Ravens may be looking to reinforce the pass-protection rotation, support certain run concepts, or ensure that late-game personnel changes do not destabilize blocking assignments. The Falcons will be watching closely, too, because any extra clarity in who lines up where can influence defensive pressure and gap-stunting decisions.

For now, the team’s release makes one point plain: Baltimore is adding offensive line depth for the Falcons game with two practice-squad elevations, indicating a focus on keeping the front functional through the duration of a primetime matchup.