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Leach voted by his peers as the NFL’s 45th best player
On the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2012, Baltimore Ravens fullback Vonta Leach was voted on by his peers as the league’s 45th best player. As a member of the Houston Texans in 2010, Leach helped pave the way for Arian Foster, who rushed for a league-high 1,616 yards. Leach was ranked on last [...]
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Michael McAdoo tears Achilles tendon, expected to miss 2012 season
Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Michael McAdoo tore his Achilles tendon during an organized team activity Thursday and had surgery on Friday, according to Aaron Wilson of The Carroll County Times. McAdoo, 21, was trying to come back from a knee injury that cost him last season, but now he’s likely to miss his second consecutive [...]
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Report: McBean off to a fine start with Ravens
Looking to add depth along the defensive line this offseason, the Baltimore Ravens’ search netted them Ryan McBean, a multitalented 6-foot-5, 305-pounder. McBean inked a one-year, $1.21 million deal earlier this month. But it will be nearly a month into the regular season until he can make his debut with the Ravens. McBean, 28, has [...]
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Three-horse race for Ravens’ back-up running back spot
It’ll be a three-horse race to see who will back-up Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice this season. At some point, Rice will return to running with the Ravens’ first-team offense. But until he does, rookie Bernard Pierce and second-year backs Anthony Allen and Damian Berry have an opportunity to make their case as to [...]
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Report: Cornerback Cary Williams confident about a long-term deal
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Cary Williams was present at Wednesday’s organized team activities, marking the second straight week he attended voluntary workouts, according to Matt Vensel of The Baltimore Sun. Williams, 27, began the offseason as a restricted free agent, but inked his one-year tender earlier in May. According to Vensel, the Ravens have expressed their [...]
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Ravens officially sign kicker Justin Tucker
The Baltimore Ravens made it official Tuesday, signing rookie kicker Justin Tucker to the roster, according to Aaron Wilson of The Carroll County Times. Tucker will compete with veteran Billy Cundiff for the job during training camp and the preseason. At this point, Cundiff is the odds-on favorite to retain his job he has held [...]
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At 31, Boldin is the elder statesman in the Ravens receiving corps
At 31, Anquan Boldin is the elder statesman in the Baltimore Ravens receiving corps. Some of his fellow receivers were in middle school when he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2003. The majority of the receiving corps- Torrey Smith, Tandon Doss, David Reed, Laquan Williams and rookie Tommy Streeter- don’t have as much [...]
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Former Ravens RB Jamal Lewis files for Bankruptcy
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to TMZ. Lewis, 32, claimed assets of about $14.5 million and debts of $10.5 million, according to cited papers by TMZ. In his court papers filed in Atlanta, the report cited that Lewis has five homes, a lot of expensive [...]
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Pitta, Dickson should only get better in 2012
Heading into the 2012 season, the Baltimore Ravens offense must improve upon its No. 19 ranked passing attack from a season ago. While quarterback Joe Flacco continues to make strides and steadily improve, he will benefit from the continued progression of third-year tight ends Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta. Following the lockout last season, the [...]
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Cody could emerge as a leader on and off the field for rookie Courtney Upshaw
Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Terrence Cody has improved in each of his first two seasons in the NFL, and there’s no reason why that trend can’t continue in 2012. Cody, 23, got into much better playing shape last year, shedding 65 pounds before the start of the 2011 season, according to a story by Yahoo’s [...]
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McKinnie on the field at Ravens’ organized team activities
He’s a 10-year veteran with a Pro Bowl under his belt, but that’s not stopping this 32-year-old from participating in the Ravens’ voluntary OTA’s this week. While older players such as Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Matt Birk are sitting out the team’s voluntary OTA’s, left tackle Bryant McKinnie, has been on the practice field [...]
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Ravens optimistic about a long-term deal for Rice
It’s no secret the Baltimore Ravens need running back Ray Rice to be all in for the 2012 season. The question this whole offseason has been: will management and Rice be able to come together and bang out a long-term contract extension before talks turn sour? Well, according to NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones, per Dan [...]
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No Progress between Ravens, Rice on a new deal
The Baltimore Ravens and Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice continue to talk about a contract extension. But the two sides have not made any strides towards a new deal, a source familiar with the talks told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The deadline for Rice and the Ravens to hammer out a new deal [...]
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Kruger in line for a breakout season
Prior to Terrell Suggs tearing his Achilles’ Tendon, the entire linebacking core for the Ravens was already under pressure heading into the 2012 campaign, especially outside linebacker Paul Kruger. Now that Suggs, the reining NFL Defensive Player of the Year, will miss at least a portion of the 2012 season, Kruger’s role and production will [...]
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Can Flacco carry the Ravens in ‘T-Sizzle’s’ absence?
They play on the opposite side of the ball. While quarterback Joe Flacco anchors the Ravens offense, outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is one of the cornerstone pieces on one of the best defensive units in the NFL. Flacco is far from perfect. His biggest problem is following up one solid performance with another. One week [...]
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Foxworth’s playing days likely over
It’s unfortunate that one of the classiest guys in the NFL had to limp his way to the finish line. Former Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth, who missed all of the 2010 and most of the 2011 seasons, will likely retire before this upcoming season, according to Matt Vensel of The Baltimore Sun. Foxworth, 29, was [...]
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Ravens promote DeCosta to assistant GM
The Baltimore Ravens promoted director of player personnel, Eric DeCosta, to assistant general manager, another move that points toward DeCosta becoming the heir apparent to Ozzie Newsome, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. The Ravens gave DeCosta a raise last year when he became one of the most sought-after general manager candidates in the league. [...]
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A look into Ravens inking all 8 draft picks
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 [...]
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Jonathan Ogden chosen for the College Football Hall of Fame
Former Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden is considered by many to be one of the frontrunners for the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. But before we get ahead of ourselves, the former UCLA Bruins standout learned he’s been inducted into another Hall of Fame. Ogden, a four-year starter and one of the [...]
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Cundiff could be challenged in training camp
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 [...]
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Flacco finally earning some respect from his peers
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 [...]
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Ed Reed takes his talents to the baseball diamond
Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed is regarded as one of the best athletes in the NFL and on Friday he showed off his athletic ability on the baseball diamond. Before Friday night’s Baltimore Orioles-Tampa Bay Rays game at Camden Yards, Reed stopped by to shag some flyballs and take batting practice with the team. Seen [...]
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Derrick Mason wants to retire as a Raven
Wide receiver Derrick Mason played the majority of his career for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Oilers in 1997 and played in a Super Bowl with the Titans. But after playing six seasons in the Charm City for the Ravens (2005-2010), Mason views himself as a Raven deep down. Mason, 38, the [...]
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Ravens sign top pick Courtney Upshaw
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms on a four-year contract with their top pick in the 2012 draft, University of Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw, according to John Eisenberg of CSNBaltimore.com. Upshaw’s deal is worth $5.29 million, which includes a $2.92 million signing bonus under the NFL slotting system, according to Aaron Wilson of The Carroll [...]
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Yanda restructures $32 million deal, helps Ravens add two players
Just one year after right guard Marshal Yanda signed a five-year, $32 million contract ($3.8 million signing bonus) to remain with the Baltimore Ravens, the team and Yanda restructured his deal, according to Aaron Wilson of The Carroll County Times. Yanda, 27, will have his salary-cap figure reduced for this season by $2.8 million, according [...]
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