Ravens S Sanoussi Kane poached from practice squad

The Tennessee Titans signed safety Sanoussi Kane off the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad on Tuesday, per the NFL’s transaction report.

Kane, 24, appeared in the Ravens’ first six games of the season as a core special teams contributor with just 12 snaps on defense. He was waived during Baltimore’s Week 7 bye in favor of undrafted rookie Keondre Jackson, who impressed on special teams in his NFL debut in Week 6. The Ravens, perhaps fearing that Jackson could be stolen by another team, signed him from the practice squad. Kane cleared waivers and was re-signed to the practice squad shortly after. He rode the bench until he was tapped for special teams duties in Week 14 to fill linebacker Chandler Martin’s snaps after his season-ending torn ACL.

With Tavius Robinson and Ar’Darius Washington back in the fold in Week 15, the Ravens did not need to elevate Kane a second time. But after Teddye Buchanan’s torn ACL, Kane could have been in line for more playing time on special teams. However, Baltimore may prefer to have a third inside linebacker who can contribute on defense active on game days rather than a special teams-only safety like Kane.

Kane’s lack of a clear game day role may have motivated his move to the Titans. While the Ravens may have used him for another game or two, the potential return of linebacker Jay Higgins from injured reserve could quickly send Kane back to the bench. Practice squad players can turn down 53-man roster spots from other teams, but the Titans needed immediate safety depth after placing three on injured reserve on Tuesday (according to, well, me writing for Pro Football Rumors). Kane will see playing time right away on special teams and could even factor into the defense.

In Tennessee, Kane will reunite with ex-Ravens cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis. He will also play under former Ravens defensive backs coach and current Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, though the two did not overlap in Baltimore.