Lorenzo Taliaferro: Released by Ravens

Taliaferro was released by the Ravens on Friday, ESPN's Jamison Hensley reports.

The Ravens began the process of paring their roster down to 53 men Friday, releasing nine players early in the day. Taliaferro, a fourth-round selection by the team in 2014, had made the switch to fullback this preseason to up his chances at making the final roster. However, a lack of feel for his new position coupled with mediocre rushing totals (15 carries, 31 yards) made Taliaferro expendable.