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John Kelly: Let go from team
John Kelly was cut from the Ravens' practice squad Tuesday.Kelly was elevated from Baltimore's practice squad to their active roster twice this season, handling kick return duties for the team. However, Deonte Harty has taken over that role since, leaving Kelly without much of a role. The Tennessee product will now have to search out a new opportunity.
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John Kelly: Goes back to practice squad
John Kelly reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.Kelly played five snaps during Sunday's 26-23 loss versus the Raiders, all on special teams. The Ravens will be able to elevate him from the practice squad just once more this season before he'd have to be added to the 53-man roster in order to suit up.
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Ravens' John Kelly: Elevated for Week 2
The Baltimore Ravens elevated John Kelly from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.Kelly played six special teams snaps in Week 1 against the Chiefs. The 2018 sixth-round pick is expected to reprise his role as the No. 3 running back behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill for Sunday's game against Las Vegas.
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Ravens' John Kelly: Promoted for Thursday night
The Baltimore Ravens activated John Kelly from the practice squad for Thursday night's Week 1 season opener against the Chiefs.With Rasheen Ali (neck) out versus Kansas City, the veteran Kelly gets the call as the Ravens' RB3 behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Kelly rushed 13 times for 52 yards during the preseason. He's unlikely to play more than a handful of snaps Thursday night.
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John Kelly: Inks practice squad deal
John Kelly signed with the Ravens' practice squad Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.Kelly spent parts of the last five seasons with the Browns and Rams but found his way to Baltimore on Aug. 13. Despite not making the team's 53-man roster, he'll get a chance to stay around with the Ravens' practice squad.
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John Kelly: Released by Baltimore
John Kelly was released by the Ravens on Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.The running back signed with the Ravens during training camp after spending most of 2023 on the Browns' practice squad. The 2018 sixth-round pick has not carried the ball in a regular-season game since 2021.
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Ravens' John Kelly: Picked up by Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens signed John Kelly to a contract Tuesday.Kelly spent most of last season on Cleveland's practice squad but didn't suit up for a regular-season game with the team. The 2018 sixth-round pick now has a chance to compete for a deep depth role in Baltimore, with his best-case scenario likely to be a spot on the practice squad again.
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John Kelly: Jettisoned by Cleveland
The Browns released John Kelly on Monday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Kelly spent most of the 2023 season on the Browns' practice squad and did not play in the regular season. His last NFL action was in 2022, when he played 14 snaps on special teams in Week 17 against the Commanders. The 2018 sixth-round pick will look to join a team in need of a running back with special-teams experience.
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Browns' John Kelly: Signs reserve/future contract
John Kelly signed a reserve/future contract with the Cleveland Browns on Monday.The running back ended the season as a member of the team's practice squad. Kelly did not appear in a game in 2023.
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Browns' John Kelly: Brought up from practice squad
John Kelly was elevated from Cleveland's practice squad Friday ahead of Saturday's wild-card round game against the Texans.Kelly will serve as backfield depth behind Jerome Ford and Kareem Hunt in the event that Pierre Strong (back) is unable to play, though Kelly could still be left inactive on game day if Strong is able to suit up. Kelly didn't appear in a game during the regular season.