RAVENS RUMORS & GOSSIP

What I will tell you is we’ve got a freshman at Alabama that’ll probably make us forget about Trent Richardson already. They’re that good down in Tuscaloosa right now. Trent’s a physical player. So is Ray [Lewis]. They asked [Ravens top draft choice] Courtney Upshaw about playing against Trent, and he said, ‘I think I can get him on the ground.’ That’s what’s fun...

Running back Ricky Williams said he disagrees with the conclusion drawn from evidence that states concussions inevitably lead to brain trauma later in life. 

The Baltimore Ravens’ rookie camp started last Friday, with all eight rookies now under contract. Baltimore signed their top pick, linebacker Courtney Upshaw, to a four-year contract worth almost $5.3 million. During Upshaw’s last season with Alabama, he recorded 9.5 sacks and 51 tackles. Look for him to be an immediate starter in the Ravens [...]

Apparently free agency for undrafted rookies doesn’t end once teams release names of players they’ve signed. The Ravens announced today that they have signed five undrafted free agents and released four others. The players signed were tight ends Matt Balasavage and Bruce Figgins, linebacker Nigel Carr, cornerback Jordan Mabin and quarterback Chester Stewart. They released...

The Baltimore Ravens lost veteran left guard Ben Grubbs this offseason and immediately turned to the draft to fill his shoes. The Ravens drafted Kelechi Osemele, a collegiate left tackle, in the 2nd round and then picked up Gino Gradkowski two rounds later. Both rookies will be given an opportunity to compete with Jah Reid for Grubbs’ old job. Gradkowski also played center...

At Ravens rookie camp last Friday, undrafted free agent kicker, Justin Tucker, nailed a 55-yard field goal, which left a good impression on head coach John Harbaugh, according to Aaron Wilson of The Carroll County Times. Tucker, the former University of Texas standout, is expected to remain with the Ravens and compete with nine-year veteran [...]

The Baltimore Ravens drafted power back Bernard Pierce to play behind Ray Rice. Pierce is listed at 6’0 and 218 lbs and timed at a 4.49 40-time, and having scored 27 touchdowns for Temple last year is expected to come in a be a short-yardage and goal-line specialist while also giving Ray Rice some much needed breathers throughout games. Pierce may eventually steal some early...

It’s been over ten years since the Baltimore Ravens had a legitimate return threat. Photo Credit: HoustonTexans.com As of Tuesday, May 8, the Ravens’ prayers for a solid return specialist may have been answered after the club signed veteran free agent wide receiver/return specialist Jacoby Jones to a two-year deal. In addition, the Ravens kept the secondary intact by extending...

The last we saw of Billy Cundiff, he was missing a chip shot field goal that would have sent the AFC Championship to overtime. The Ravens opted not to draft another kicker, but it appears Cundiff is not out of the woods yet. According to the Carroll County Times, Cundiff will have to beat undrafted free agent Justin Tucker for the job in training camp. Cundiff, who hit 28 of 37 last...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco raised eyebrows last month when he proclaimed himself the NFL’s best quarterback. However, last Wednesday night, we learned that many of Flacco’s peers think pretty highly of him. Flacco, 27, was ranked as No. 74 on the the NFL Network’s annual top 100 players list, as voted on by the [...]

In 2011, Joe Flacco made the list at 91, after leading the Ravens to the playoffs for the third straight year. Meanwhile, Josh Freeman was ranked higher at 86 and didn't even lead his team to the playoffs. Matt Ryan who was drafted 3rd overall in 2008, was ranked higher than Joe at 52. 39 spots higher than Joe, Matt Ryan who still hasn't won a playoff game and was recently...

Though the initial prognosis looked bleak, there’s still a chance we could see ‘T-Sizzle’ on the field this season. After undergoing a procedure to repair his partially torn Achilles tendon, Terrell Suggs vowed to return in 2012, saying his four-to-six month recovery period will eventually allow him to take the field. Ravens coach John Harbaugh, following a meeting...

Thanks to Ryan Mink, who is one of the Ravens' official PR writers and bloggers, we get to eavesdrop on a bunch of "inside impressions" of what just happened in Baltimore's rookie camp.Guard/tackle Kelechi Osemele (6-6, 333) made a great impression on inside observers, according to Ryan Mink, who was there...Here's how Ryan Mink recorded his "impressions...

Despite the fact that he has yet to sign the franchise tender he received from the Ravens, Ray Rice said he intends to bring a Super Bowl trophy to Baltimore in 2012.

Ravens safety Bernard Pollard says he believes the NFL will no longer exist in 20-30 years because of all the rule changes and increased awareness about football being so violent.