Below are media reports on Baltimore's roster moves as Sunday's 6 p.m. cutdown deadline approaches.
Saturday, August 29
Ravens Waive CB Robert Longerbeam
The Ravens waived cornerback Robert Longerbeam, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Undrafted Center Part of First Roster Cuts
Baltimore has waived undrafted center Nick Dawkins, according to The Baltimore Sun's Brian Wacker.
The former Penn State starting center is the son of former NBA star Darryl Dawkins and was competing for a backup role.
Fullback Lucas Scott Has Been Waived
Scott, who was on Baltimore's practice squad in 2025, has been waived, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec.
The Ravens were not expected to carry a fullback on this year's roster with tight end Durham Smythe filling the role of a move blocker in Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle's system.
Ravens Waive Veteran Wide Receiver Chris Moore
Veteran wide receiver Chris Moore has been waived, per Zrebiec.
Moore made an acrobatic touchdown catch during Friday night's 41-3 Ravens victory over the Washington Commanders and finished with three catches for 54 yards. Entering his 11th NFL season, Moore has 149 career catches for 1,917 yards and nine touchdowns. He is also an experienced special teams player who could be a practice squad candidate.
Running Back Dontae McMillan to Be Released
The Ravens are releasing undrafted rookie running back Dontae McMillan, according to The Baltimore Sun's Josh Tolentino.
The Eastern Michigan product had a 63-yard scamper against the Commanders during the preseason finale.
Seventh-Round Pick to Be Released
The Ravens are releasing seventh-round offensive lineman Evan Beerntsen, per Tolentino.
Beerntsen was the final pick in Baltimore's 11-player draft class this year and was competing for a backup guard/center role.
Undrafted Defensive Lineman Has Been Released
Undrafted defensive lineman Aaron Graves from Iowa is among the Ravens' roster cuts, per Zrebiec.
Ravens Waive Former Maryland Wide Receiver
The Ravens have waived former Maryland wide receiver Octavian Smith Jr., per Zrebiec.
Smith had 107 career catches for the Terrapins, good for 1,210 yards and five touchdowns. He missed time this summer due to injury.
Lardarius Webb Jr. Is Waived
Undrafted rookie cornerback Lardarius Webb Jr., son of former Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb Sr., has been waived, per Zrebiec.
Webb had two tackles and a forced fumble against the Commanders and is a practice squad candidate.
Ravens to Waive Jamon Johnson
The Ravens are waiving inside linebacker Jamon Johnson, per Zrebiec.
Johnson, who signed with Baltimore on Aug. 7, missed several practices with a thumb injury.
Quarterback Austin Reed Waived
The Ravens have waived backup quarterback Austin Reed, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
The 26-year-old former starting quarterback in the United Football League threw a 20-yard pass in the fourth quarter against the Commanders. He also had a rushing touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Ravens' preseason opener.
Ravens Waive Wide Receiver Cornelius Johnson
Cornelius Johnson, the recipient of Reed's touchdown pass against the Commanders, has also been waived, per Wacker.
Johnson was a seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024 and was on Baltimore's practice squad last season.
Kaimon Rucker, Jonathan Ward Could Join Practice Squad
The Ravens are releasing outside linebacker Kaimon Rucker and running back Jonathan Ward, but they are expected to join the practice squad should they clear waivers, per Wacker.
Both were on Baltimore's practice squad in 2025 and played well in the preseason finale against the Commanders.
Dion Wilson Jr. to Be Waived
Dion Wilson Jr, an undrafted defensive lineman from Syracuse, is being waived according to Zrebiec.
Wilson was a run stopper for the Orange with 30 tackles last season. Wilson had three tackles and a quarterback hit against the Commanders in the preseason finale.
