Ngakoue signed with the Ravens a few weeks into the season but lasted less than two months in Baltimore. The Pats signed him as a depth option with injuries piling up. The Ravens reportedly wanted to re-sign Ngakoue to their practice squad after cutting him, so he could wind up back on the team for Baltimore’s postseason push.

The Ravens released Ngakoue yesterday, prompting the 2-7 Patriots to unexpectedly bolster their thinned-out pass rush. Ngakoue can hardly be projected for a robust snap count but he should chip in from time to time. His signing does not move the needle on the Patriots’ D/ST unit for fantasy purposes.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Ravens hope to re-sign Ngakoue to the practice squad if he clears waivers. The Ravens signed him to a one-year deal back in September, and the veteran pass-rusher has totaled five tackles and 1.5 sacks in his five games played this season. It would not be surprising if Ngakoue did clear waivers and returned to Balitmore.

Ngakoue played for the Ravens during part of the 2020 season after being traded from the Vikings. He recorded three sacks in nine games with the Ravens and has totaled 23.5 sacks over the last three seasons while playing with the Raiders, Colts, and Bears. Ngakoue, 29, should still have plenty to offer a defense as a situational pass rusher and could see the field as early as Week 4 when the Ravens play host to the Bills.