Baltimore Beatdown on Nick Vannett

ArticleRavens sign offensive line depth, TE Nick Vannett to practice squad
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Vannett, 33, has played for nine teams in his career, including a 18-month stint with the Saints in 2021 and 2022 while now-Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle was serving as an offensive assistant on Sean Payton's staff. Doyle became the Broncos' tight end coach in 2023, so he likely worked closely with Vannett in New Orleans. The familiarity between the two likely brought about this reunion in Baltimore, where the Ravens are short on experienced tight ends. Vannett brings a decade of experience as a blocker, though he only appeared in 10 games last year (four for the Vikings, six for the Rams) with 131 total snaps.
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Vannett signed to Ravens practice squad; decade of blocking experience and prior connection to OC Doyle

Signed to Ravens practice squad as tight end depth. The 33-year-old veteran has played for nine teams and brings a decade of blocking experience, addressing a Ravens need for experienced tight ends. Vannett has prior connection to Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle from their 18-month stint together with the Saints (2021–2022) when Doyle was an offensive assistant on Sean Payton's staff; Doyle later became Broncos tight end coach in 2023, likely working closely with Vannett. Last year appeared in 10 games (four for Vikings, six for Rams) with 131 total snaps.

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