Ravens News Archive
While Willie Anderson hasn't officially inked his deal with the Ravens yet, it's not too early to take a look at both the positive and negative impacts of his signing. Let's start by thinking positive and thinking short-term: The Ravens play the Bengals this Sunday. Willie Anderson used to play ...
Former Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson will reportedly fly to Baltimore tomorrow to sign a three-year, $11 million contract with the Ravens. Anderson, a four-time Pro Bowler, was cut by Cincinnati this weekend after he refused to take a pay cut. He visited the Ravens at their team headquarters earlier ...
Willis McGahee is looking more and more like a game-time decision for Sunday's season opener against the Bengals, and if he cannot play, rookie Ray Rice will have to fill the void. McGahee, who missed the entire preseason as he recovered from arthroscopic knee surgery, returned to practice earlier this ...
Kyle Boller might have played his final game in a Ravens jersey. Boller was placed on injured reserve today, ending his season. He is in the last year of his contract with the team. The Ravens' first-round pick in the 2003 draft injured his shoulder during the Baltimore's preseason game ...
The Ravens had three free-agent quarterbacks at their team headquarters in Owings Mills yesterday, and despite two seperate reports that the team had settled on a backup for Joe Flacco, no official announcement has been made. Today, ESPN's John Clayton reported that the Ravens have come to terms with 10-year ...
Running back Willis McGahee and cornerback Chris McAlister were back practicing with the team yesterday, after both had missed the preseason with knee injuries. McGahee had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during training camp, but he returned to the practice fields yesterday. Head coach John Harbaugh did not go ...
Rookie Joe Flacco, who just a few weeks ago was ruled out of the Ravens' quarterback competition, has been named the starter under center in this Sunday's season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Troy Smith and Kyle Boller still sidelined, the Ravens were also in need of a backup ...
The Ravens released 19 players on Saturday in their final round of roster cuts, including former Pro Bowler Gary Stills. Baltimore also placed cornerback David Pittman and running back Cory Ross on injured reserve and announced that cornerback Derrick Martin has been suspended one game for violating the NFL's Substance ...
The battle for the Ravens starting quarterback job is starting to look more and more like an episode of "Survivor". Troy Smith, who some considered the favorite to win the job a couple weeks ago, had to be sent to Union Memorial Hospital before Thursday night's game, where he is ...
The Ravens were optimistic that tonight's preseason finale would help provide some clarity in the battle for the starting quarterback job. Baltimore's 10-9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons might have actually made the situation even more messy. Troy Smith had to be sent to Union Memorial Hospital before the game, ...
Quarterback Kyle Boller has been nursing a shoulder injury for over a week now, and while that injury looks serious, it does not appear that he will need surgery. Boller could be able to return this season, which is positive news, but his absence for the immeditate future leaves the ...
Just one day after placing defensive end Dwan Edwards on injured reserve, the Ravens filled his spot on the line, trading two draft picks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Marques Douglas. To make room for Douglas on the roster, the Ravens waived former second-round pick Dan Cody. ...
When Jonathan Ogden retired this offeseason, Jared Gaither was expected to take over for the future Hall of Famer at his left tackle position. To this point, Gaither hasn't goten much of a chance to do so. Gaither went down early in training camp with a right ankle injury, and ...
In an effort to trim their roster to 75 players, the Ravens made a surprising move today, placing defensive tackle Dwan Edwards on injured reserve, ending his season. Joining Edwards on IR are linebacker Terrence Melton and nose tackle Kelly Talavou. The Ravens also released wideout Darnerien McCants and tight ...
With the preseason starting to wind down, the Ravens still don't have a starting quarterback for Thursday's preseason finale, much less for the Sept. 7 regular season opener. Troy Smith is recovering from a viral illness and Kyle Boller is nursing a shoulder injury, again leaving rookie Joe Flacco as ...
Box Score l Play-by-Play Joe Flacco came into tonight's game expecting to see maybe 10 or 15 minutes of playing time in the fourth quarter. As things turned out, he got a lot more game action than that. Troy Smith, who was scheduled to start at quarterback, came down ...
The odds of Joe Flacco earning the starting quarterback job to begin the regular season were slim from the day the Ravens chose him with the 18th overall pick in April's NFL draft. Baltimore had gone that route before, having 2003 first-round pick Kyle Boller start right away, and Boller's ...
Troy Smith will get the start for the second straight preseason game Saturday night when the Ravens travel to St. Louis to face the Rams. Head coach John Harbaugh announced today that Smith will get a chance to play most of the game, likely deep into the second half, and ...
Edgar Jones played tight end and defensive end back in his high school days at Rayville High in Louisiana, but since then he had stuck to the defensive side of the ball. Until now that is. Coach John Harbaugh announced today that Jones will be picking up a copy of ...
A couple of weeks ago, head coach John Harbaugh expressed confidence that injured safety Ed Reed would be fully healthy and ready to play by the team's regular season opener on Sept 7. Now, he's not so sure. Harbaugh admitted today that Reed's injured shoulder is progressing a little slower ...
In what is surely welcome news for head coach John Harbaugh, both of his top tight ends, Todd Heap and Daniel Wilcox, are back on the field after working their way back from injuries. Heap, who missed most of last season with a hamstring injury, strained his calf during training ...
Terrell Suggs was back on the practice field today, ending his 23-day absence from the Ravens; and he wasn't the only one returning to action. Tight ends Todd Heap and Daniel Wilcox; cornerbacks Chris McAlister, Samari Rolle and David Pittman; offensive tackle Adam Terry; defensive tackle Haloti Ngata; and linebacker ...
Box Score l Play-by-Play At least Ray Rice looks good. Rice and the Ravens offense had an opening drive that looked about as smooth as a drive can look, and after that, not much went as coach John Harbaugh would have hoped. Rice had 55 yards rushing on that ...
As John Harbaugh's first training camp as an NFL head coach ends today, he leaves Westminster without a starting quarterback, with an offensive line seemingly being held together with scotch tape, and with a defense that still looks like it can dominate on any given Sunday. Where Harbaugh and the ...
As the Ravens packed their bags and got ready to leave the friendly confines of McDaniel College, they got word that defensive end/linebacker Terrell Suggs will end his holdout and report to the team on Sunday. Is it a coincidence that Suggs will join the team as soon as training ...
Rookie wide receiver Marcus Smith seems like a coach's dream. He works hard, he makes plays, and he keeps his mouth shut. The fourth round pick out of New Mexico has performed well in training camp so far, and his coaches and teammates are starting to notice. After the rookie ...
Cornerback Frank Walker is in his first year in Baltimore, but he's already become one of the more outspoken guys on the Ravens. Up until recently, however, the sixth-year cornerback just wasn't able to back up all his talk. On a team of guys who like making noise out on ...
Troy Smith has had his share of ups and downs in training camp, but none of that will matter at 7:30 p.m Saturday night, when he takes the field with the first-team offense to start the Ravens' preseason game against the Vikings. After having one of his best practices of ...
With the Ravens' second preseason game quickly approaching, Saturday's starting quarterback finally looked like a starting quarterback. Second-year QB Troy Smith had one of his best practices of training camp in today's morning session, throwing a few nice deep balls and showing his mobility. Smith will get the starting nod ...
On a day that featured pad-thumping short yardage situations and a couple more on-field altercations, Baltimore's offensive attack got even more physical, as four-time Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal signed with the Ravens. Neal, who cleared the way for a 1,000-yard rusher for 11 straight seasons, was released this offseason ...
John Harbaugh's head coaching career got off to a solid start Thursday night, as his Ravens beat the defending AFC Champion New England Patriots 16-15. Fullback Le'Ron McClain had a one-yard touchdown run, Matt Stover and Piotr Czech combined for three field goals, and cornerback Fabian Washington had two interceptions ...
After weeks of speculation over who has the edge in the Ravens' three-way quarterback controversy, head coach John Harbaugh has found his starter--for now, that is. Harbaugh announced today that Kyle Boller has been named the starting quarterback for the Ravens' preseason opener this Thursday against the New England Patriots. ...
Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington has been suspended by the NFL for the first game of the regular season for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy. He will miss Baltimore's Sept. 7 home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The suspension was handed down as a result of Washington's February arrest on ...
The number of injuries continues to rise in Westminster, and as the saying goes, with injuries come opportunities. Yesterday, the opportunity came knocking for Chad Slaughter, a six-year veteran offensive tackle. After injuries to tackles Jared Gaither and Adam Terry earlier this week, the Ravens needed to make a move ...
The Ravens' already thin offensive line took another hit earlier today, as offensive tackle Adam Terry went down with a leg injury. The injury looked to be serious, as Terry was screaming in pain while down on the field. He was carted off and was on crutches at the team ...
After three days with only rookies, quarterbacks, and some injured veterans taking part in practices, the fields of Westminster shone much brighter today. Ravens stars Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Willis McGahee made their first appearance at McDaniel College, and over 6,600 fans were on hand to get a look ...
The full Ravens team is now in Westminster, with today serving as an administrative day for coaches and players leading up to Friday's first full-squad practices. The morning practice will be at 8:45 a.m., with the afternoon session scheduled for 2:45 p.m. Veterans reported to camp yesterday, took physicals, and ...
The first day of Ravens Training Camp is underway, and all rookies and quarterbacks were on hand at McDaniel College to take part in the first "John Harbaugh camp." The first-year head coach is expected to run a more up-tempo, hard hitting camp than his predecessor Brian Billick; and that ...
4:42 p.m: Harbaugh takes the mic Shortly after Joe Flacco left the makeshift podium they have set up here in the lobby of the Best Western Westminster, John Harbaugh took to the mic. The first-year head coach discussed Flacco's signing, the quarterback competition, the intensity level he wants at camp...and ...
3:39 p.m: All Rookies Signed It's finally official: Joe Flacco is a Baltimore Raven. After agreeing to a five-year contract Wednesday night, Flacco finally signed the deal just over an hour ago, and apparently he's something of a trend setter. ...
1:46 p.m: Waiting for Flacco It's been a quiet day so far at camp as the rookies and injured verterans who have checked in today have been tucked away meeting with coaches and taking their physicals. ...
12:02 p.m: Welcome to Westminster The clock is ticking towards the official start of Ravens Training Camp, and rookies, quarterbacks and injured veterans are starting to filter into Westminster, MD. ...
For more on Joe Flacco's signing: Ravens delighted to have Flacco on board for camp [MASNsports.com Stats]Flacco, Ravens OK 5-year deal [Baltimore Sun] Baltimore Ravens first-round pick Joe Flacco signed his rookie contract Thursday, shortly after agreeing to a deal in principle late Wednesday night. He is the second of ...
After a remarkable career that can most accurately be measured by his 11 Pro Bowl invitations in 12 seasons, Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden announced his retirement Thursday. ...
John Harbaugh's first weekend in front his full squad of Baltimore Ravens sure didn't lack fireworks. The first year head coach's three-day session of mandatory minicamps featured the endless questions about new quarterback Joe Flacco, a tight end rotation comprised of a former basketball player, a quarterback, and a linebacker, ...
Now that the mayhem of the 2008 NFL Draft is behind us and all the "experts" have given grades to each team's draft class, actual football is finally here. So far, the Baltimore Ravens have had two optional OTA's (Organized Team Activities), but this weekend's mandatory minicamps will mark the ...
MASNsports.com's Dan Kolko follows today's draft and chimes in on the Ravens' selections throughout the day. (6:23 p.m Sunday)- The 2008 NFL Draft is now over, and while the Ravens didn't draft a cornerback on Day Two, they traded for one instead. Baltimore traded a fourth-round pick to the Raiders ...
[Jamison Hensley - Baltimore Sun] Ravens quarterback Steve McNair abruptly announced his retirement today, saying his banged-up body wouldn't allow him to continue playing. Considered a "warrior" by teammates because he's played with injuries throughout his career, McNair told players of his decision during an emotional meeting before the start ...
Cam Cameron was named Ravens offensive coordinator yesterday, becoming new coach John Harbaugh's first and perhaps most important hire. If Harbaugh wants to turn around the Ravens in the 2008 season, he'll need Cameron to revitalize an offense that has consistently ranked among the NFL's worst for a decade. ...
During a Saturday afternoon press conference carried live on MASN, former Philadelphia Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh was officially introduced as the third head coach in Ravens' history, ending a search that lasted 18 days and made a winner out of a darkhorse candidate. Harbaugh, the brother of former NFL ...
