The Baltimore Ravens have relied on their practice squad in a big way during the 2021 season. They have needed players to step up with so many injuries and they’ve done just that, providing quality snaps.
On Tuesday, the Ravens protected four players from their practice squad in offensive tackle David Sharpe, guard/defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie, inside linebacker Joe Thomas and cornerback Robert Jackson. Each will be key in providing depth if called up for Baltimore’s Week 16 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Per personnel notice, Ravens CB Kevin Toliver has been added to practice squad COVID list. WR Binjimen Victor has come off that list and been restored to practice squad.
Ravens 4 practice squad protections: CB Robert Jackson, G/DT Kahlil McKenzie, OT David Sharpe, ILB Joe Thomas— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) December 21, 2021
Sharpe has been a consistent practice squad protection for the Ravens, and was called up for Baltimore’s Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers, playing meaningful snaps at right tackle. Jackson also was called up for Week 15, and played snaps in a depleted Ravens’ secondary. McKenzie can double on both offense and defense, so he could be valuable depth. Thomas could be called upon if Baltimore needs linebacker depth, especially with a few outside linebackers potentially in danger of missing Sunday.