The Ravens returned defensive tackle Josh Tupou to the practice squad.Tupou, 30, was signed by the Ravens in May but released in August as part of the team’s final roster cuts.Tupou played 65 games over six seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and has 86 career tackles, six tackles for loss, five quarterback hits and two sacks. Last season, he played in 14 games with 29 tackles, including one as a starter as part of Cincinnati’s defensive line rotation.Baltimore’s defensive line has been plagued by injuries.
Defensive end Brent Urban (concussion) and defensive tackle Michael Pierce (calf) left the field during the first half of Sunday’s 29-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns and did not return. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Travis Jones (ankle) played just 15 snaps after being limited in practice last week.With the Ravens shorthanded ahead of Cleveland, defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike played 86% of the snaps on defense, while Broderick Washington played a season-high 61% of the snaps.
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