Ravens add Chuma Edoga, Lardarius Webb Jr. to practice squad in latest roster shuffle
Ravens add Chuma Edoga, Lardarius Webb Jr. to practice squad in latest roster shuffle
By Brian Hradsky
The Baltimore Ravens are continuing to adjust the back end of their roster as the 2026 regular season approaches.
Baltimore officially signed veteran offensive lineman Chuma Edoga and rookie cornerback Lardarius Webb Jr. to the practice squad Thursday. To make room, the Ravens released center Nick Dawkins and veteran cornerback Amani Oruwariye from the practice squad.
The moves give Baltimore more experienced offensive-line insurance while also bringing back one of its more intriguing young defensive backs from training camp.
Ravens add experienced offensive-line depth in Edoga
Edoga, 29, gives the Ravens a veteran option capable of lining up at both guard and tackle.
He has appeared in 62 career regular-season games with 25 starts over seven NFL seasons. Edoga spent the 2025 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, appearing in 14 games with two starts before Jacksonville released him during final roster cuts this summer.
That versatility could become particularly valuable over a 17-game season. Baltimore has its starting offensive line in place, but injuries inevitably test depth, and carrying an experienced player such as Edoga on the practice squad gives the Ravens someone who could potentially step into multiple positions if needed.
There is also some familiarity between Edoga and Baltimore’s coaching staff. Ravens run game coordinator/offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford worked with Edoga in Atlanta during the 2022 season, which should make the transition into Baltimore’s system easier.
Edoga entered the league as a third-round pick by the New York Jets in the 2019 NFL Draft after playing at USC. Since then, his NFL career has included stops with the Jets, Falcons, Cowboys and Jaguars.
Baltimore has clearly emphasized experienced insurance on the practice squad this week. The Ravens also recently signed veteran offensive tackle A.J. Arcuri and tight end Nick Vannett, filling out the initial group before Thursday’s changes.
Webb gets another opportunity in Baltimore
Webb’s return is a much different kind of move.
The rookie cornerback spent training camp and the preseason with Baltimore but was waived as the Ravens reduced their roster to 53 players. He cleared waivers and now returns to continue his development with the organization.
Webb made a strong final impression in Baltimore’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders.
He recorded two tackles, a pass breakup and forced a fumble on a kickoff return, showing the kind of special-teams ability that can help a young defensive back eventually earn a place on an NFL roster.
The name is obviously familiar to Ravens fans.
Webb is the son of former Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb Sr., who spent his entire NFL career in Baltimore and was a member of the Ravens’ Super Bowl XLVII championship team.
But the younger Webb still has to create his own path.
For an undrafted player, the practice squad is an important opportunity. He can continue practicing against NFL competition, learn Baltimore’s defensive system and special-teams responsibilities, and potentially position himself for a future elevation or active-roster opportunity.
His preseason performance clearly gave the Ravens enough reason to keep developing him.
Dawkins’ stay on practice squad ends quickly
Dawkins was one of Baltimore’s undrafted free-agent rookies and competed throughout the summer for a backup interior offensive-line role.
The former Penn State center was waived during final cuts but quickly brought back when Baltimore assembled its initial practice squad Aug. 31.
That stay lasted only a few days.
The decision to replace Dawkins with Edoga appears to reflect Baltimore’s desire for more proven offensive-line versatility. Edoga can provide experience at tackle and guard, while Dawkins remains a developmental center.
Dawkins started at Penn State and entered the NFL with an intriguing athletic background. He is also the son of former NBA standout Darryl Dawkins.
His release does not necessarily close the door on a return. Practice squads change constantly during an NFL season, and Baltimore has frequently brought back players previously released by the organization.
Ravens move on from Oruwariye
Oruwariye’s release is also notable because he provided veteran experience in the secondary.
Baltimore initially signed him to its 2026 practice squad after roster cuts.
The former Penn State cornerback has spent several years in the NFL, including previous stops with Detroit, Jacksonville and Dallas. He also spent time on Baltimore’s practice squad during the 2025 season.
Replacing Oruwariye with Webb represents a shift from an established veteran toward a younger developmental option.
That could be an indication that Baltimore’s coaching staff saw enough from Webb during training camp to believe he has greater long-term upside, particularly when his ability on special teams is factored into the equation.
Practice squad continues to evolve
Baltimore originally formed most of its practice squad Aug. 31 after the league-wide roster cutdown.
The Ravens were able to bring back numerous players who spent the summer with the organization, including Adisa Isaac, Kaimon Rucker, Gerad Lichtenhan, Jonathan Ward, Chris Moore and others. Baltimore also added former Michigan kicker Jake Moody from outside the organization.
A day later, Baltimore filled its remaining openings by adding Arcuri and Vannett.
Now the Ravens have already begun reshaping the group.
That is normal at this point of the NFL calendar. The practice squad is essentially an extension of the active roster, and teams routinely alter it depending on injuries, upcoming opponents and positional needs.
Edoga is particularly interesting because his experience makes him more than just a developmental player. If Baltimore suffers an injury along the offensive line, he could become a legitimate candidate for a game-day elevation.
Webb represents the opposite end of the spectrum: a rookie Baltimore believes is worth continuing to develop.
MSB Take
These are the kinds of transactions that rarely generate major headlines but can become very important once the season starts.
Edoga is the move I like most here. Offensive-line depth can disappear quickly in the NFL, and getting somebody with 62 games and 25 starts onto the practice squad is quality insurance. The fact that he can play guard and tackle makes him even more useful.
Webb is also worth keeping around.
The Ravens invested an entire training camp in his development, and he gave them something to think about with his performance against Washington. The forced fumble on special teams was especially important because that is often how young defensive backs earn their first real NFL opportunities.
There is obviously a great Ravens story attached to his name because of his father, but Webb Jr. should not be viewed as a nostalgia signing. Baltimore had plenty of players it could have used that practice-squad spot on. The Ravens chose Webb because they apparently believe there is something there worth developing.
Releasing Dawkins and Oruwariye shows how quickly the bottom of an NFL roster can change.
For Baltimore, the goal right now is simple: create as much usable depth as possible before the games count.
Adding an experienced, versatile offensive lineman and retaining a promising young cornerback accomplishes exactly that.
