The Ravens have released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson from their practice squad one week after signing him.
Baltimore signed Gardner-Johnson before trading for safety Alohi Gilman, who made seven tackles and played 73% of the Ravens' defensive snaps in his debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
With Gilman on board, Baltimore didn't have a clear path to playing time for Gardner-Johnson and it was an "amicable mutual decision" to part ways, according to his agent Kevin Conner, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
In a corresponding move, Baltimore brought back nose tackle Josh Tupou to the practice squad. Tupou was previously released to sign Gardner-Johnson. Tupou had three tackles against the Chiefs in Week 4 after being elevated to the gameday roster.
In another Tuesday roster move, the Denver Broncos signed special teams ace J.T. Gray off the Ravens' practice squad. Gray, who was a 2021 Pro Bowler, had yet to suit up in a game for Baltimore after signing on Sept. 3. Two weeks ago, Head Coach John Harbaugh said Gray was getting healthier.
"He came in kind of with an injury, so we're trying to get him healthy. He should be back soon, though," Harbaugh said. "He's looking pretty good moving around, so that'd be great to get him back."
