The Baltimore Ravens trimmed their final roster to 53 players on Tuesday. There were multiple tough decisions that had to be made, and although they parted with many talented playmakers, their roster still consists of a great mix of depth who all have diverse skill sets and can play multiple positions.
Shortly after the 4 pm EST deadline to trim the roster, Baltimore officially announced the moves that they made to get their final team to the required number of players, which included plenty of transactions that made a lot of sense but also a few definite surprises that shocked quite a few people.
We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/rvvPpLQjiJ
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 31, 2021
Some of the surprises include the Ravens letting go of OLB Pernell McPhee, DB Anthony Levine Sr., and DB Nigel Warrior. All three players could return to the team in some way, with McPhee and Levine being more likely to at this point, as Warrior has to clear through waivers. Another surprise was Miles Boykin making the final roster, as he hasn’t played much during camp and has struggled a bit during his first two NFL seasons.
The initial 53-man roster won’t be what the team likes in a few days. Players such as Rashod Bateman and Nick Boyle are likely to be placed on injured reserve, paving the way for others to be re-signed. Guys who were cut from other teams could peak the Ravens’ interest as well, which could spark another move. There is still a bit of roster construction to do, but overall Baltimore has a very good initial team.
