The 10-person squad probably will include several players the Ravens released over the past two days. Assuming they clear waivers and there are no roster spots available for them elsewhere, many of the players will choose to re-sign with the Ravens rather than join another team’s practice squad. Players know the coaches, teammates and playbook, so they often choose familiarity over the unknown.
Players who made a good impression on the Ravens over the summer, such as quarterback Bryn Renner (pictured), running back Terrence Magee, wide receivers Jeremy Butler and Daniel Brown, linebacker Brennen Beyer, cornerback Quinton Pointer and safety Nick Perry all might be back under contract with the team by early Sunday afternoon. Fifth-round NFL draft pick Robert Myers and fullback Kiero Small (Cardinal Gibbons) are candidates to be back as well. (Matt Hazlett / Getty Images)
The Ravens got their roster down to 53 players Saturday, but their maneuvering is nowhere near done before next Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos. In fact, Sunday could be as busy as Saturday, with teams making waiver claims and assembling their 10-man practice squads.
There also likely will be at least one move on the Ravens’ 53-man roster, as they are expected to put second-year defensive end Brent Urban, who had surgery to repair a torn biceps last month, on injured reserve with a designation to return. That will open one roster spot.
Here are several questions the Ravens could address Sunday.