Ravens Sign 11th-Season TE Nick Vannett After Durham Smythe Suffers Torn Achilles
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Updated · BaltimoreRavens.com · Oct 7
Ravens Sign 11th-Season TE Nick Vannett After Durham Smythe Suffers Torn Achilles
3 articles · Updated · BaltimoreRavens.com · Oct 7
Summary
Baltimore elevated Nick Vannett from the practice squad to its 53-man roster after Durham Smythe suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in the Week 4 win over Tennessee.
Vannett gives the Ravens another blocking-oriented tight end — a role Smythe filled — with Mark Andrews still atop the position group.
The 11th-year veteran has played 121 NFL games with 54 starts and was signed to Baltimore's practice squad on Sept. 2.
Last season Vannett appeared in 10 games for the Vikings and Rams without a target, though he started 10 games for Tennessee in 2025 and caught 17 passes for 135 yards and three touchdowns.
Baltimore may also need bigger contributions from rookies Matt Hibner and Josh Cuevas, and it brought back fullback Lucas Scott to the practice squad.