Baltimore Ravens Make Roster Changes, Release Veteran Tight End

The Baltimore Ravens have been active during the NFL trade deadline, acquiring Atlanta Falcons’ starting center Ryan Neuzil. In addition to this, the team made several roster changes, which included releasing veteran tight end Nick Vannett.

Nick Vannett was released by the Ravens at the same time as other adjustments were made to the squad. Vannett, 33, joined Baltimore in September after being let go by the Seattle Seahawks during their final roster cuts. He was signed to the Ravens’ active roster on October 7. However, he didn’t record any statistics during his time with the team. His future with them remains uncertain unless he returns to the practice squad.

Vannett’s journey in the NFL has seen him move through several teams. He started his professional career as a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft after five seasons at Ohio State, where he made 91 catches for 877 yards and six touchdowns. Vannett spent his first three years with the Seattle Seahawks before being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019, where he recorded 17 catches and 166 yards.

The tight end’s career continued with the Denver Broncos in 2020, yielding minimal results with only 14 catches for 95 yards and one touchdown over 15 games. Vannett then committed to a three-year deal with the New Orleans Saints in 2021 but was released during the 2022 season. He joined the New York Giants practice squad for the rest of that year. The 2023 season saw him with the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers, catching one pass for three yards across eight games.

Vannett improved with the Tennessee Titans in 2024, achieving 17 catches for 135 yards and three touchdowns, matching his career-high performance. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings before the 2025 season but did not register any stats and concluded the season with the Los Angeles Rams after being signed from the Vikings’ practice squad.

Born in Westerville, Ohio, Nick Vannett’s professional career totals 108 receptions for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns.