Ravens Trim to 53, Releasing Chris Moore and David Sharpe to Finish Final Cuts

The Baltimore Ravens completed their annual roster-down process by reaching the NFL’s 53-man limit after a day of prior trimming. According to Pro Football Rumors, the Ravens still needed to cut 17 players on the final pass to get under the number, closing the door on several fringe roster spots as the season moves from offseason evaluation to weekly game planning.

The Ravens’ last cut day included releases and waivers affecting a mix of positions, with the team moving on from wide receiver Chris Moore and tackle David Sharpe, and placing safety K’Von Wallace on waivers. The list also included a series of moves focused on players competing for depth roles, including waiving defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny and linebackers Dominic DeLuca, along with additional wide receiver names such as Cortez Braham Jr. and Cornelius.

Baltimore’s cut list, as reported, extended beyond the first tier of positional groups into the interior and special-teams pipeline. The Ravens also waived offensive lineman Corey Bullock, continuing the team’s ongoing evaluation of backup coverage for the offensive front as they prepare for the full slate. For fans, these are the kinds of transactions that often determine who becomes the next injury fill-in later in the season, or who lands elsewhere on a practice squad.

Pro Football Rumors also described the Ravens’ overall trimming as “uncharacteristic” in one respect, indicating that the team made cuts involving two rookie draft picks before reaching 53. While that characterization is part of the report, the broader takeaway is more concrete than stylistic: Baltimore still had to make major roster decisions after previously narrowing the list, which suggests a tight competition for remaining spots at the edges of the depth chart.

Even with the 53-man roster set, the waiving process matters beyond Baltimore’s immediate lineup. Players released or waived can be claimed by other teams, while those who clear waivers may return to the Ravens as part of the practice-squad process. That is a key factor in how these final cuts are interpreted, because teams sometimes preserve flexibility by using waivers rather than guaranteed releases.

The Ravens’ decisions also highlight a common pattern for teams entering the regular season: the final 53 spots often go to the most reliable combination of performance in practices, special-teams value, positional fit, and availability. With several listed names coming from wide receiver, linebacker, interior line, and safety rotations, Baltimore’s evaluation appears to have narrowed toward athletes it believes can contribute quickly if roles expand due to injury or matchup changes.

Next, the league-wide waiver period and practice-squad signings will determine whether any of the players listed by Pro Football Rumors remain in Baltimore’s organization or move on. The Ravens’ initial depth chart at receiver, along the interior line, and in coverage roles will also be a practical lens for seeing what kind of game plan they expect to carry into the season’s early weeks.

For complete accuracy, the official team transaction log and the league’s waiver outcomes should be treated as the definitive record. This story reflects the roster moves reported by Pro Football Rumors on the day the Ravens reached 53. Verifying each transaction through official Ravens or NFL channels remains important for confirming final status and any claims.