Ravens Release Tight End Nick Vannett
Baltimore parts ways with Vannett and guard Kyle Hergel, with no corresponding signings announced.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
The Baltimore Ravens released tight end Nick Vannett and waived guard Kyle Hergel, announcing both moves on November 10, 2026. The releases were made without corresponding signings.
Why it matters
The moves reduce depth at tight end and guard for the Ravens, a position group that had already shifted after a recent trade of guard Andrew Vorhees to the Atlanta Falcons. Vannett had been playing a blocking-focused role in recent weeks.
Vannett's career line stands at 108 catches, 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns across his 11-year tenure, though he recorded no catches in his recent Ravens appearances. Hergel logged two special teams snaps in his lone appearance, and the team has not disclosed plans to fill the openings.
The players
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are an NFL franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland, competing in the AFC North division.
Nick Vannett
Nick Vannett is an NFL tight end with 11 seasons of experience who has built a reputation as a blocking-oriented player.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are an NFL franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia, that received guard Andrew Vorhees in a trade with Baltimore.
The details
The Ravens released Vannett, an 11-year veteran who made three starts and played in each of the team's last five games without a catch. Guard Kyle Hergel was waived after a single appearance in which he played two special teams snaps. The moves followed the Ravens' trade of guard Andrew Vorhees to the Atlanta Falcons, in which Baltimore added center Ryan Neuzil.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: Ravens announce the releases of Nick Vannett and Kyle Hergel.
Season Trajectory
The releases come as the Ravens continue reshaping their offensive line and tight end depth following the Vorhees trade to Atlanta. The moves extend a pattern of mid-season roster adjustments that shape how Baltimore approaches the remainder of its schedule.
For fantasy and depth-chart followers, Vannett's exit removes a veteran tight end from Baltimore's active tight end group and shifts snap share to the remaining options. Hergel's release leaves a guard opening that the Ravens have not yet addressed publicly.
The takeaway
Mid-season roster moves like these often signal how a team plans to use its depth at tight end and guard over the rest of the year. Readers tracking Baltimore should watch for signings or practice-squad additions that fill these spots.
Further reading
For more on the team's moves, see the latest Baltimore Football coverage.
