Ravens' Rolando McClain announces retirement
Earlier this offseason, it appeared
that former top draft pick Rolando McClain would get a new start with the
Baltimore Ravens. After another run in with the law, McClain has elected to cut
that short, as the Ravens announced yesterday that the 23-year-old is calling
it a career.
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome
informed reporters – including NFL.com – of the news yesterday...
Ravens to give Rolando McClain another chance
Second chances are running low for Ravens linebacker Rolando McClain. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
Life doesn’t hand out second chances very often. As such, conventional wisdom would suggest those that get third and fourth chances should probably take full advantage.
Linebacker Rolando McClain, by some standards, has already used up his second chance before even taking the field as...
Ravens' Jameel McClain working out without restrictions
Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain suffered a spinal cord contusion in December. He's made steady progress since then, as he's currently facing no medical restrictions during his exercise regimen, according to Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun.
McClain is still waiting to receive full medical clearance to resume football-related activities, but he told Wilson...
Ravens LB Jameel McClain Optimistic About Return To Football
Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain has no restrictions on his workout regimen and is upbeat about his ability to return to football according to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun. McClain suffered a spinal cord contusion in a game in December and has not yet been medically clear to play football.
McClain expects to be cleared before the start of the 2013 season and is running and...
2013 NFL Draft Team Needs: Baltimore Ravens
1. Inside Linebacker: The Ravens inside linebacker situation is a mess. Lewis retired, Ellerbe signed with Miami, and Jameel McClain is coming off yet another major surgery. So far, the only thing they've done to address the situation is bringing in Rolando McClain. They may be able to turn his career around, but more than likely he'll continue to be a bust. Baltimore needs...
Ravens Exclusive-Rights Free Agent LB Josh Bynes Signs Tender
Ravens exclusive-rights free agent inside linebacker Josh Bynes has signed his $480,000 tender.
Bynes started three games last season and recorded a career-high 31 tackles nad two pass deflections.
He played in 10 regular-season games, filling in when inside linebacker Jameel McClain suffered a spinal cord contusion and inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe was sidelined with various...
Ravens Upbeat About Medical Outlook For CB Lardarius Webb, LB Jameel McClain
The Ravens are encouraged about the medical outlook for cornerback Lardarius Webb and inside linebacker Jameel McClain, forecasting that both defensive starters could possibly be back by training camp.
Webb is coming off a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee suffered last October against the Dallas Cowboys. McClain is still recovering from a spinal cord contusion...
Rolando a Raven...
Help at inside linebacker is a big deal for the Ravens right now, so I should not be shocked by the news that Rolando "Bad Boy" McClain is signing a 1-year deal with the Ravens.
Maybe this is one of those "see how it goes" kind of deals for the Ravens.
Garrett Downing broke the story locally for the Ravens NFL website...
Ravens LB Jameel McClain Not Expected To Require Surgery For Spinal Injury
Doctors told Jameel McClain, the inside linebacker expected to take the place of retired Ray Lewis, that the spinal cord contusion that ended his 2012 season is "resolving itself," he says, and is unlikely to require surgery. He expects to be ready to play Week 1.
McClain's recovery has been lost in the headlines of recent Ravens departures, including veteran wide...
Ravens' Jameel McClain progressing toward a return
Spinal cord injuries require more caution than most other injuries. In Jameel McClain's case, the signs are all positive. Right now, though, the Baltimore Ravens' linebacker has still not been cleared medically.
According to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun, McClain continues to undergo tests surrounding a spinal cord contusion he suffered last season. McClain...
Ravens LB Jameel McClain's Outlook Is 'Positive' After Suffering Spinal Injury
Ravens starting inside linebacker Jameel McClain is still consulting with doctors after ending the season on injured reserve with a spinal cord contusion.
The outlook for McClain to resume playing football remains "positive," according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.
During a season-ending news conference, Ravens coach John Harbaugh expressed hope...
“NFL Characters Unite” Stars Gather
Characters united as one T…
Yesterday in the Super Bowl XLVII Media Center, the NFL, USA Networks and THE Company held a press conference to introduce the stars of this year’s “NFL Characters Unite” special that will air on Feb. 8th on USA. Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals), Jameel McClain (Baltimore Ravens), Justin Tuck (New York Giants), Charlie Ebersol and Justin Hochberg...
NFL Characters Unite Doc Airing
I love giving back T…
In partnership with the NFL, USA Network is producing the 2nd annual NFL CHARACTERS UNITE documentary to premiere during the week after Super Bowl XLVII on Friday, February 8 at 7pmET. The film, part of USA’s award-winning Characters Unite public service campaign to combat prejudice and discrimination, will feature Arizona Cardinals 2009 Pro Bowl MVP wide...
What happens in the divisional round game?
The divisional playoff game between the Ravens and the Broncos will be closer than many are predicting. December’s game in Baltimore was closer than the score indicated. Two turnovers by Joe Flacco led to at least a 17-point turnaround and the margin of victory for Denver was 17.
Also in that game, the Ravens defense wasn’t healthy. The team has all their players, save for Lardarius...
Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos: Divisional Round Playoff Preview
The Baltimore Ravens are traveling to the mile high city to take on the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs for a spot in the AFC Championship game at stake. These two teams played each other just four weeks ago in Baltimore where the Broncos took advantage of an injury ridded Ravens team, thumping them 34-17.
If you listen the national media, Baltimore should...
Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos: Divisional Round Playoff Preview
The Baltimore Ravens are traveling to the mile high city to take on the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs for a spot in the AFC Championship game at stake. These two teams played each other just four weeks ago in Baltimore where the Broncos took advantage of an injury ridded Ravens team, thumping them 34-17.
If you listen the national media, Baltimore should...
Ravens' ILB Ranks Could Have New Look In 2013
With ILB Ray Lewis expected to retire at seasons end and with "Will" ILB Dannell Ellerbe an unrestricted free agent, the Ravens could have a considerably different look at inside linebacker next season.
Pro Football Weekly hears that Ellerbe has been a pleasant surprise this season, but theyre also told that theres no guarantee he will be back, with the quality...
Ray Lewis might play Sunday against the Giants
According to the Baltimore Sun, there’s a chance Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will play this coming Sunday against the Giants. The Ravens will again wait until Saturday afternoon to make a decision on Ray Lewis, but early indications are that the inside linebacker will attempt to play Sunday against the New York Giants. Lewis, who is trying to come back from a torn triceps that...
Ravens Injury Report: Jameel McClain Out for Season
The Baltimore Ravens continue to take injury hit after
injury hit to their defense, as starting linebacker Jameel McClain has been
diagnosed with a spinal cord contusion. The team has said that the injury will
sideline the linebacker for the remainder of the season, reports Ryan Mink of
BaltimoreRavens.com.
The Ravens’ linebacker corps is down another player, this
time for...
Ravens LB Jameel McClain Out For Season With Spinal Cord Contusion
Ravens starting middle linebacker Jameel McClain has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a spinal cord contusion, according to coach John Harbaugh.
"He'll be done for the season," Harbaugh said. "He will not have time to heal before the end of the season."
McClain suffered the injury during the Ravens' 31-28 overtime loss to the...
Playoff-bound Ravens must get healthy and improve
The Baltimore Ravens are playoff bound, and that's about the best thing that can be said about a team that's lost three in a row and has more than a half-dozen key players sidelined with injuries.
Baltimore (9-5) backed into the postseason late Sunday when Pittsburgh lost to Dallas. That assured the Ravens of at least wild-card berth, although their excitement over the accomplishment...
McClain headed to injured reserve
The injuries continue to pile up for the Ravens as another defensive starter will be placed on injured reserve.
Inside linebacker Jameel McClain, the signal caller in the absence of Ray Lewis, will have his season ended due to what is reported as a spinal contusion, according to reports. The injury was originally suffered in the Ravens’ overtime loss to the Redskins.
McClain is...
Ray Lewis will not play against Broncos
The Baltimore Ravens do not plan to activate Ray Lewis from the injured reserve list. Lewis has been out since Oct. 14 with an injury to his triceps.
While Lewis has practiced this week signs point to the Ravens waiting until Week 16 to activate their defensive leader. The Ravens will be without Jameel McClain (neck) while Dannell Ellerbe (ankle) is questionable.
Baltimore has lost...
Friday’s game-status report
For the Broncos:
Questionable: G Chris Kuper (ankle) and LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle)
Probable: WR Trindon Holliday (knee), WR Demaryius Thomas (shoulder) and WR Matthew Willis (knee)
For the Ravens:
Out: LB Jameel McClain (neck)
Doubtful: TE Ed Dickson (knee)
Questionable: LB Dannell Ellerbe (ankle), DT Arthur Jones (shoulder), FB Vonta Leach (ankle), DE Pernell McPhee (thigh), S...
McClain to miss Sunday’s game with neck injury
For the Broncos:
Limited participation: G Chris Kuper (ankle) and LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle)
Full participation: WR Trindon Holliday (knee), WR Demaryius Thomas (shoulder) and WR Matthew Willis (knee)
For the Ravens:
Out: LB Jameel McClain (neck)
Did not participate: LB Dannell Ellerbe (ankle), DT Arthur Jones (shoulder), FB Vonta Leach (ankle), DE Pernell McPhee (thigh), S Bernard...
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