It’s been over ten years since the Baltimore Ravens had a legitimate return threat.
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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 safety Bernard Pollard for the next three seasons.
“Adding Jacoby gives us another proven downfield weapon in our passing game and production with our returns,” said Newsome, according to the team’s press release. “His experience makes the offense better, and the competition he brings can help raise our levels at receiver and with punt and kickoff returns.”
Jermaine Lewis was the last Ravens’ receiver to be a full-time threat in kickoff and punt returns. Until 2006, Lewis had the most all-purpose yards in franchise history with 8,001–over 6,000 from returns.
Former Ravens’ running back Jamal Lewis holds the re...
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May 14, 2012
