The Ravens have elevated veteran tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad again for Sunday's home opener against the Cleveland Browns.

After three years on the practice squad, Mitchell-Paden made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills, and he rose to the occasion. He played 15 snaps and threw a key block on Derrick Henry's 30-yard touchdown run.

With fullback Patrick Ricard (calf) and tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) sidelined for the second straight week, Mitchell-Paden has another opportunity to make his presence felt as a hybrid blocker.

The Ravens had an NFL-leading 238 rushing yards in Week 1, and Mitchell-Paden's physicality was part of the equation. Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken said Mitchell-Paden has stood out since the beginning of training camp.

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