Ravens Name 7 to Practice Squad

Here’s the official release, courtesy of the Ravens’ media relations staff:

Sept. 6, 2009

For Immediate Release

RAVENS SET PRACTICE SQUAD

The Ravens have signed the following seven players to their practice squad:

K.J. Gerard                              S             6-1       192       Rookie           Northern Arizona

Justin Harper                         WR         6-3       215       2^nd Year         Virginia Tech

Bryan Mattison                     G             6-3       295       2^nd Year         Iowa

Joe Reitz                                 T             6-7       305       2^nd Year         Western Michigan

Eron Riley                               WR         6-3       205       Rookie           Duke

Stefan Rodgers                      T             6-5       317       3^rd Year         Lambuth

William VanDeSteeg             OLB         6-4       256       Rookie           Minnesota

Additionally, TE Davon Drew was picked up by the Dolphins, WR/KR Yamon Figurs was picked up by the Lions, and RB Cedric Peerman was added by the Browns. The Ravens will add another player to the practice squad this week according to Mike Duffy of BaltimoreRavens.com; who also reports the team has placed Ernie Wheelwright on their practice squad.