The Baltimore Ravens have released former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Troy Smith and former fourth-round wide receiver Demetrius Williams, the team announced. Shayne Graham was released as Billy Cundiff won the kicking job and outside linebacker Antwan Barnes was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed draft pick. "The competition to make our team was very heated, and we decided to keep a position player rather than a third quarterback," general manager Ozzie Newsome said. "We have a number of young guys who made our team who have tremendous upside, plus they can help us win this year. We've gone with two quarterbacks before." "First, congratulations to Billy. He won a great competition, and he earned this spot," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "We've talked about this the entire preseason: Both Billy and Shayne rose to the occasion and performed at high levels. We know Shayne will kick in the league, but we feel very good about the decision to go with Billy." Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed was moved from the physically unable to perform list to the reserve physically unablet o perform list. The following players were placed on injured reserve: offensive lineman David Hale (back), rookie tackle Ramon Harewood (knees), guard-center Stefan Rodgers (high-ankle sprain) and nose guard Kelly Talavou (ACL). The following players were cut: tight end Davon Drew, cornerback Travis Fisher, defensive back K.J. Gerard, Graham, wide receiver Justin Harper, cornerback Chris Hawkins, safety Brad Jones, center-guard Bryan Mattison, outside linebackerAlbert McClellan, offensive tackle Joe Reitz, wide receiver Eron Riley, Smith, running back Curtis Steele, tackle Devin Tyler and Williams. Cornerback Cary Williams has been suspended by the NFL for the first two games of the season for violating the NFL personal conduct policy, and does not count on the 53-player roster. Source: National Football Post
Did you watch that Rams game? Troy had many opportunities and just never brought home the bacon. It's also strange that for the first time in a long time I won't have Demetrius Williams to make fun of through the season - oh well...
