Ravens News Archive
Joe Flacco's record-setting rookie season has made a big impact on the Baltimore community, but it doesn't end there. The former University of Delaware star is expanding the Ravens' fan base throughout the First State and even further north, to areas in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. ...
Back before everyone and their mother knew who Joe Flacco was, K.C. Keeler was confident the quiet, laid-back quarterback from the University of Delaware, a Division I-AA school, had the talent and tools to be an All-Pro in the NFL. At the time, people might have laughed at him. I ...
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh leaves today for a big road trip, but this one doesn't involve an away game or a scouting session. Instead, Harbaugh is taking part in a six-day trip to the Pursian Gulf on the inaugural NFL-USO Coaches Tour. ...
Yesterday marked the second Sunday in a row that the NFL Network has replayed a 2008 Ravens regular-season game. This December battle turned out a little better for Baltimore than the previous one. ...
After months of silence, linebacker/defensive end Terrell Suggs is finally on record about how his contract negotiations with the Ravens are progressing. And fans, you can breathe a mini sigh of relief. Sizzle thinks a deal might get done shortly. ...
Four down, two to go. The Ravens continued their recent trend of locking up draft choices early in the offseason, signing third-round pick Lardarius Webb to a three-year, $1.7 million deal. Webb will get a signing bonus somewhere in the neighborhood of $530,000. ...
Football is a game of trends. The Wildcat, the Run & Shoot Offense and Cover Two defenses might be hot right now (that Hansel, he's so hot right now), but who knows what the football landscape will look like five or 10 years down the road. ...
Ever wanted a look inside The Castle? Ever wanted to know why Ravens headquarters is even called The Castle? Well, both of those dreams can now be realized. ...
So I was flipping channels last night and stumbled upon a replay of the Ravens/Steelers matchup at M&T from last December. You might remember it as "The Santinio Holmes Game". ...
So I DVRed last night's NFL Total Access, and woke up this morning ready to hear what Terrell Suggs had to say about his contract talks with the Ravens. Baltimore's three-time Pro Bowl LB/DE was slated to appear as an in-studio guest analyst, and one of the first questions posed ...
We've talked about the Brandon Marshall trade rumors. We've discussed the recent roster cuts and the signing of draft picks. We've looked at Michael Vick possibly making an NFL comeback, and a number of notes from offseason minicamps. But of all the Ravens-themed topics that have been touched on over ...
GM Ozzie Newsome is working overtime today. After signing fifth-round linebacker Jason Phillips and releasing cornerbacks Anwar Phillips and David Jones earlier in the day, the Ravens announced a couple additional moves. ...
Jason Phillips is the latest in the Class of 2009 to sign with the Ravens, agreeing to a three-year deal. Phillips, a fifth-round pick out of TCU, was limited throughout all of Baltimore's offseason minicamps because of a knee injury, so we haven't seen much out of him so far. ...
The Ravens inked a deal with another draft pick, signing running back Cedric Peerman, the team's sixth-rounder, to a three-year contract worth $1.2 million. Peerman's deal includes a $78,000 signing bonus. ...
In addition to the rookies the Ravens currently have on their roster, 10 more guys are at The Castle this week on a trial basis. The most interesting (and largest) of the tryout guys is Tommy Breaux (pronounced "bro"), who stands at 6-foot-7, 199 pounds. Breaux played football and basketball ...
Anquan Boldin, Matt Jones, Plaxico Burress. Those names have all been tossed out throughout the offseason as a potential upgrade at wide receiver for the Ravens. Now we can add one more name to the list -- Brandon Marshall. ...
Rookie camp sure may not be the most thrilling thing in the world to watch, but it gives you a chance to see a little more of the guys who normally creep under the radar during full-squad practices. ...
Before I leave for Owings Mills for today's rookie camp, I thought we should continue the theme of the offseason and take a look at two top-tier wideouts that might get mentioned as possible targets for the Ravens. Both guys are incredible talents. Both guys have the physical build Baltimore ...
The NHL is done, and Pittsburgh has itself another title. Awesome. The NBA is done, and Kobe has his first Shaq-less ring. Good for him. And today marks the last Ravens minicamp of the summer that's open to the media. Try and hold back your tears, please. ...
It's official -- Michael Vick is on the open market. After trying to trade Vick for the last few months, the Falcons cut ties with the embattled quarterback today, releasing him after six years in an Atlanta uni. ...
Marshal Yanda has spent most of the Ravens' offseason minicamps on side fields working on individual drills. For the next couple of months, that's where it looks like he'll stay. ...
This time, a Flacco coming to Baltimore will be met with a little less anticipation and a much smaller contract. Mike Flacco, Joe's younger brother, was selected by the Orioles this afternoon in the 31st round of the MLB Draft. This was Mike's first year of college ball, but he's ...
I'm heading out towards the Owings Mills area again in a little bit, but this time not because the Ravens are holding a minicamp or opening the locker room for media availability. Today, the reason for the trip is lunch with head coach John Harbaugh. It's not a one-on-one thing, ...
Willis McGahee has been "the guy" for pretty much his entire NFL career. He's rushed for over 1,200 yards twice, made the Pro Bowl in 2007, and prior to last season, had started all but five of the games he'd played in at the pro level. ...
For the first time this offseason, tight end Todd Heap tossed aside his red "no-contact" jersey today and participated in full-squad drills. The nine-year veteran has been battling a lingering lower back sprain since last season, and it had kept him on the sidelines for most of the Ravens' minicamps ...
It's an AFC North-themed week at Ravens HQ, as the team is preparing for their division rivals over the three-day passing camp. Head coach John Harbaugh's crew spent yesterday focusing on the Bengals, today they prepared for the Browns, and tomorrow they will gameplan for the Steelers. ...
It's Tuesday, which means another morning at Ravens HQ in Owings Mills. It also means it's time for Dwight Howard and the Magic to put together a solid 48 minutes and get back into the NBA Finals. But that's beside the point. ...
Let's play a little game. Games are fun, especially on a Monday morning. Here we go: Your name is Isaiah Williams. ...
Here's a quick housekeeping note I'd like to pass along: The powers that be here at MASNsports.com have been nice enough to add an RSS Feed for all of the Ravens coverage that we provide. You can click this link and subscribe to the feed directly from there. ...
One down, five to go. The Ravens announced Thursday that they have signed fifth-round pick Davon Drew to a three-year contract. ...
Edgar Jones was a stud defensive end in college at Division I-AA Southwest Missouri State. After being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2007, the Ravens converted him into a hybrid D-end/outside linebacker. ...
Fans of Troy Smith have long since known the kind of athleticism he brings to a football field. The guy has the ability to do it all. Smith can obviously throw the ball, has the speed and shiftiness to be an effective runner, and he showed yesterday that he can ...
The "three-headed monster" was back together again today, as running back Willis McGahee joined Ray Rice and Le'Ron McClain on the fields at the Ravens' voluntary passing camp. McGahee had missed last week's camps, but he was back practicing mainly with the second-team today. He looked OK overall, making a ...
Although the Ravens' camps the last couple weeks have been voluntary, it seemed strange that wide receiver Yamon Figurs wasn't out on the fields today. After all, it was a passing camp. Turns out, Figurs was absent for a reason. He recently had foot surgery. ...
The scene today at Ravens HQ was fairly laid-back, so much so that the practice ended with the offensive coaches running sprints from one sideline to the other. ...
Before I head out to Owings Mills for today's passing camp, I thought I'd pass along a few words from Steve Hauschka. Kicker hasn't been a position that the Ravens/Browns organization has had to worry about for a little while (um, yeah, try for the last 18 years), but with ...
Love Drew Rosenhaus or hate Drew Rosenhaus, you've got to admit the guy is a fantastic negotiator. While Anquan Boldin may have decided that the super-agent is no longer for him, Rosenhaus is definitely not lacking business (check out his current list of NFL clients). ...
I know you woke up this morning just itching to find out what John Beck's all-time favorite movie is. If you did, you're in luck. ...
Tight end Quinn Sypniewski suffered one of the more serious knee injuries in recent memory last year, and even though he underwent major surgery to repair his severely damaged ACL, more work was recently needed. And it doesn't sound pretty. ...
After Willie Anderson's retirement, John Harbaugh hinted that more offensive linemen might be on the way. He wasn't messing around. ...
It wasn't an incredibly high-tempo practice session today in Owings Mills, but there are a handful of notes to pass along. Haloti Ngata missed another of these voluntary camps; he's still away from the area taking classes as he tries to finish his college degree. ...
Matt Wieters mania seems like it's everywhere - and that apparently includes Ravens headquarters. Before kicking off his post-practice session with the media this afternoon, head coach John Harbaugh told reporters that he would be at Friday and Sunday's games against the Tigers. ...
While every Baltimore sports fan is celebrating day two of the "Matt Wieters is coming to the majors" news, the Ravens will continue their offseason workouts today in Owings Mills. John Harbaugh's crew will open their gates to the media for this morning's passing camp, and I'll be there to ...
I'm up way too early and can't fall back asleep (which never happens to me), so I thought I'd pass along some info on running back Ray Rice. There has been lots of talk this offseason about how Joe Flacco will fare in his second year in the pros. Hey, ...
The Ravens' lack of depth at the cornerback spot last year became a glaring issue as they went deeper and deeper into the season. GM Ozzie Newsome had put together a nice front-line group, but it was an aging crew vulnerable to injury, and when those injuries hit, there weren't ...
Wow, that was bad. I'm dipping into Cranberries lyrics and it's still May. I talked yesterday about how tight end L.J. Smith is still battling through a lingering injury and hasn't been able to fully participate in team workouts yet. We can toss Todd Heap into that category as well. ...
Boy, Willie Anderson's retirement sure is making GM Ozzie Newsome look pretty smart, huh? Some people questioned Newsome's decision to move up three spots in the first-round of April's NFL Draft and select Michael Oher, an offensive tackle out of Ole' Miss. ...
L.J. Smith had very impressive 2005 and 2006 seasons with the Eagles, averaging 55 catches, nearly 650 receiving yards, and four touchdowns in those two years. The 6-foot-3, 258 pound tight end was a crucial cog in the Philly offense, working over the middle of the field and giving quarterback ...
Willie Anderson's retirement came somewhat out of left field last week, with the Ravens merely issuing a one-sentence press release to announce that the veteran offensive tackle had been placed on the reserve/retire list. ...
From what I've heard, in previous years at Ravens headquarters, a passing camp meant that lineman often didn't have to show up. The practices were intended mostly for quarterbacks, receivers, running backs and defensive backs, and the ball was in the air almost the entire afternoon. Today was a bit ...
Good morning, gang. Today marks the second day of the Ravens' opening passing camp of the offseason, and this session is open to the media. I'll be out in Owings Mills to keep an eye on all the action and report back on all the sights and sounds. ...
The Ravens made their deal with Kelley Washington official today, announcing that they've signed the 6-foot-3 wide receiver to a one-year contract. ...
Now that OTA's have officially started today with the first passing camp of the summer (I'll be in Owings Mills tomorrow to report on all the action), it's fair to say that the Ravens are fully in the swing of their offseason workouts. The draft is over, rookie free agents ...
When John Beck was released by the Dolphins two weeks ago, he reportedly had around a half dozen new NFL teams vying for his services. It wasn't an easy decision for the 2007 second-round pick, but Beck eventually settled on the Ravens for one major reason - he already knows ...
While one veteran is leaving Charm City, another one is just arriving. According to multiple reports, the Ravens have agreed to terms with wide receiver Kelley Washington, who auditioned for a job last weekend at the team's first minicamp of the season. ...
We all heard it last season. On radio call-in shows, at tailgates, in the break room. Some of you might have been the ones asking it. ...
Ask Marcus Smith's teammates and coaches about how the second-year wide receiver has improved since this time last year, and you'll learn all you need to know about his progression as a pro. ...
Eron Riley has been a hot name 'round these parts the past couple weeks, and continuing today's look at the Ravens' wide receivers, I thought I'd pass along some thoughts from the rookie out of Duke. Riley went without hearing his name called in the draft a couple weeks ago, ...
Just so you know, I've deemed today "Wide Receiver Monday". I'm allowed to do that. My blog, my rules. With people asking so many questions about the Ravens' receiving corps, I figured I'd provide updates on a variety of different wideouts and share final impressions from this weekend's minicamp. ...
During the Ravens' run to the AFC Championship last season, Derrick Mason fought through shoulder pain every week and was able to make his way back onto the field on gameday. Now, after offseason shoulder surgery to improve his labrum and scapula, Mason might not be on the field again ...
Because most of the veterans sat out practice today, it gave a lot of the younger guys chances to shine. Cornerbacks Anwar Phillips, Evan Oglesby and Derrick Martin all got a good amount of time this afternoon, with Phillips and Martin seeing a lot of the snaps on the first-team. ...
Another perfect day weather-wise here in Owings Mills; we got lucky the entire three-day camp. And I hear they're calling for rain again tomorrow. Mother-nature must be a Ravens fan. ...
We've made it through two-thirds of the Ravens' first minicamp of the 2009 season, but there's still plenty of action left to watch today. Practice is scheduled to be a bit shorter than the ones the last two afternoons, but the locker room will be open yet again after the ...
I wrote earlier today about Kelly Gregg working his way back from a season-ending injury and how he finally feels like he's 100% healthy. We can count Dawan Landry in that same category as well. ...
Rookie Graham Gano won the Lou Groza Award last season, given to the nation's top collegiate kicker. He made 24 of 26 kicks in his senior season at Florida State, connecting on 18 in a row, and he maxed out at an impressive 52 yards. On top of all that, ...
First celebrity sighting of the minicamp - Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay was in the house today. Gay is a Baltimore native and attended Archbishop Spalding H.S. Gay watched the last bit of practice then popped into the locker room to chat with the players. He walked out wearing two ...
A group of reporters walked up to nose tackle Kelly Gregg in the Ravens' locker room after yesterday's practice and were greeted with a giant smile and the quote of the day. "You guys thought I was dead!" the 11-year vet shouted as we made our way over. "I'm back!" ...
Demetrius Williams has gotten a lot of attention this offseason after GM Ozzie Newsome said that he could be the guy to fill the Ravens' need for a deep threat at wide receiver. Williams is recovering from an Achilles injury that landed him on IR last season, and while he's ...
The first day of mandatory practices of the 2009 season is in the books. Got some pronunciation notes for ya: fifth-round pick Davon Drew rhymes with "Gavin", rookie wideout Eron Riley is "E-ron", not "Aaron", and rookie kicker Graham Gano rhymes with Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano. ...
As could be expected (it is only May after all), the Ravens are playing it safe with a number of their injured guys during this minicamp. So many players were wearing red "no contact" jerseys out on the practice fields today that it looked like the team had changed its ...
Practice is still going on outside but I wanted to pop in and give an update on the free agent wide receivers that were brought in. The initial word was that Jerry Porter, Kelley Washington, D.J. Hackett and Tab Perry would be here to try out during the three-day camp, ...
What a day for football. After what seems like weeks and weeks of rain, we've got a perfect 70 degree, sunny day here in Owings Mills. ...
Football is back, folks. Tomorrow marks the Ravens' first minicamp of the offseason, and while we're still a couple months away from training camp and all that fun stuff, I'll be at Ravens HQ all weekend providing updates on the full-squad action and talking with players and coaches. ...
You wanted wide receivers? You got 'em. In an attempt to add some much-needed depth at wideout, the Ravens have arranged for four veteran receivers to participate in this weekend's minicamp, according to The Baltimore Sun. ...
Last season, offensive coordinator Cam Cameron utilized backup quarterback Troy Smith in a variety of unorthodox roles and formations. At various times, Smith lined up in the backfield along with Joe Flacco, alone under center, in the shotgun next to a running back, and even out wide as a receiver. ...
Add another quarterback to the mix. John Beck, who put up huge numbers in his career at Brigham Young University and was a second-round pick by the Dolphins just two years ago, has reportedly signed a one-year contract with the Ravens. ...
A lot of you may have heard stories about former Ravens linebacker and current director of player development O.J. Brigance. Brigance won a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in 2000, and he made the first tackle of the game on the opening kickoff. He was a tough-nosed player who ...
The Ravens were mere minutes away from a Super Bowl appearance last season. To many, the one missing piece in that postseason run was a speedy wide receiver that could stretch the field and let Joe Flacco utilize his cannon of an arm. Well, the Baltimore braintrust think they've found ...
We've looked at how the Bengals and the Steelers fared in the '09 Draft, but how about the Browns? Cleveland went into the weekend with the fifth overall pick, but they moved down in the blockbuster trade that allowed the Jets to jump up and take USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. ...
On Monday, I provided a mini-breakdown of the Steelers' 2009 draft and said I would do the same for the other two teams in the AFC North. Well here it is, albeit a few days late. My most sincere apologies; it will never happen again. ...
Last season, the Ravens had two capable fullbacks on their roster, although one of them ended up also leading the team in rushing. ...
As I've mentioned previously, the Ravens won't announce any undrafted free agent signings until their first round of minicamps during the second weekend in May, but agents and colleges often release information regarding which rookies have signed where. ...
You wanted it, you got it. A reader asked if I could go through the AFC North and provide a little breakdown of how the Ravens' division rivals fared in this weekend's draft. Gladly. I'll start with the Steelers and check back later today and tomorrow with notes on the ...
It was an interesting 2009 Draft for the Ravens in this sense: Many people viewed Baltimore as a team that could become one of the top contenders for a Super Bowl this season if they added a piece or two at key spots (wide receiver, tight end, inside linebacker). ...
The draft is still going on, but the Ravens are done picking for this year. They're not done working yet though; Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta will still scour their lists of players and sign a few guys tonight and tomorrow who go undrafted. ...
I talked about CB Lardarius Webb (the Ravens' third round pick) a little earlier, and I touched on ILB Jason Phillips (one of their two fifth-round selections), but here's some more info on those guys, courtesy of Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta. ...
The Ravens likely wrapped up their 2009 Draft by selecting University of Virginia running back Cedric Peerman with their sixth-round pick (185 overall). Peerman has a Ray Rice-type of body at 5-foot-9, 216 pounds, although he might have a little more bulk than Rice. Like Ray, he doesn't let his ...
Davon Drew was considered by most scouts as somewhere around the 20th-best tight end in this year's draft class. Yet with other higher-ranked TE's like Florida's Cornelius Ingram and Rice's James Casey still on the board, Drew was the Ravens' selection with their second fifth-round pick (149 overall). ...
Took 'em a while, but the Ravens finally got a tight end. Davon Drew, a 6-foot-3, 256 pound TE out of East Carolina, is the guy. The pick might surprise some people, considering other higher-rated tight ends were still available. Much more on the pick in a few. I'm heading ...
The Ravens just moved down again, sending their other fifth-round pick (141 overall) to the Broncos. Terms aren't out yet, but Denver currently owns a fifth (149 overall), a sixth (185) and two sevenths (225 and 235 overall). UPDATED: Baltimore will get the Broncos' fifth and sixth-round picks. 149 and ...
Still no wideout, but Baltimore just addressed another area of need. With the first of their two fifth-round picks, the Ravens selected Jason Phillips, an inside linebacker from TCU. ...
We thought the Ravens would trade down and acquire more picks at some point during the draft. The move just came a little later than I anticipated. ...
And it is Lardarius with an "R" and not Ladarius as it says on the Nicholls State and Southern Miss websites. I've never seen a guy's own schools misspell his name on his official player card. Even though all the local media had the spelling correct from the get-go, Ravens ...
Michael Oher, Baltimore's first-round pick, has arrived at the Ravens' Owings Mills complex and is being given a tour of the facilities. ...
How many cornerbacks can a team have on its roster? The Ravens are about to find out. Baltimore has selected CB Lardarius Webb from Nicholls State with their third-round pick. Great name. ...
I'm back here in Owings Mills and things are a lot calmer today. The number of reporters is stubstantially fewer, there are no cameras, and everyone just seems to be more relaxed than they were on Day One. ...
Who's ready for some more Draft? Grab yourself a cup of coffee, get back in front of that TV and bring your laptop with you onto the couch. We've got a long day of action ahead of us. ...
I'm too tired to come up with some sort of witty headline. Paul Kruger seems like a good enough guy, but man has he had some tough luck. ...
No receiver so far. The Ravens have taken Utah defensive end Paul Kruger with their second-round pick. Kruger is 23 years old; he went on a Latter Day Saints mission after his redshirt freshman season. ...
About half an hour after taking the stage at Radio City Music Hall and donning a Ravens hat, Michael Oher chatted with members of the Baltimore media via a conference call. Here are a few of his comments: On what he brings to the table: "I'm a physical player. I ...
At the press conference announcing the selection of Michael Oher, GM Ozzie Newsome was put on the spot. He found a way to wiggle out of that spot. Asked if he has been talking with any teams about trading for a wide receiver, Ozzie responded, "I don't know if any ...
For the Ravens, upgrading the offensive tackle spot was a point of emphasis going into this offseason. They talked with veterans Marvel Smith and Orlando Pace, but when a deal didn't come to fruition with either, they knew they needed to add another body. Michael Oher is now that guy. ...
The Ravens addressed a big need on their offensive line by trading up three spots and taking Mississippi tackle Michael Oher. The 6-foot-4, 309 pounder will come in and could compete with Willie Anderson for the right tackle job. ...
Well, there goes the "Todd Heap and a second-round pick for Anquan Boldin" talk. That rumor won't come to fruition now that tight end Brandon Pettigrew is off the board. Pettigrew was taken by Lions with the 20th overall pick. ...
We're through the top-15. Go grab a quick bite to eat and make a restroom stop - we're gonna be here a while. The Ravens still won't be involved in the mayhem for a little while, but it's not too early to wonder about where they will go with the ...
This is why the Raiders are the Raiders. Al Davis made a move that will surprise a lot of people but should surprise no one, taking University of Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey with the 7th overall pick. ...
The New York Jets just made a big splash, moving up to the 5th overall pick and selecting USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. The move will indirectly affect the Ravens because the deal was made with Baltimore's division rival, the Cleveland Browns. ...
Here's wishing a huge "thank you" to the Detroit Lions. They had already researched, talked with, decided on, and signed Matthew Stafford. It was a done-deal. But they officially had 10 minutes to finally announce the pick. ...
It's draft time, folks. I'm all set up here at Ravens HQ, and it definitely feels like the calm before the storm around the building. The place isn't nearly as full as I thought it would be (I'm one of only a few reporters here so far), but I'm sure ...
Well, after months and months of talking about it, the NFL Draft is finally here. Get your popcorn ready (sorry for stealing your line, T.O.), tell your friends you've got plans, and find a seat on your most comfortable sofa. ...
Earlier today, I took a look at three offensive players that the Ravens could target with their 26th overall pick. Now it's time to look toward the defense. If Baltimore sticks at 26, here are three guys on that side of the ball to watch out for when the Ravens ...
I'm not a big fan of mock drafts. So much can change on draft day because of teams moving up and down the board that it makes projecting how the picks will fall impossible. No one knows how things will really play out. ...
Back in 1996, the Ravens held the 26th overall pick in the NFL Draft. What'd they do with the selection? Oh, they took this guy who plays middle linebacker and wears number 52. No big deal. This year, the Ravens hold the 26th overall pick yet again. And despite a ...
University of Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin and UNC wideout Brandon Tate have told NFL teams a lot about themselves without saying a word. According to FOXsports.com, the two receivers tested positive for marijuana at the Combine in February. ...
It might be time to cut back on all the "Anquan Boldin to the Ravens" talk. According to The Baltimore Sun, the Ravens have considered the Cardinals' asking price too high for the 28-year-old wide receiver, and unless Arizona lowers its demands, Boldin will not be wearing the Purple and ...
We're getting close, boys and girls. There's less than a week until the NFL Draft is finally upon us. And for the first time in a long time, the Ravens don't need to worry about finding a franchise quarterback in the NFL Draft. Joe Flacco is here and he's not ...
After weeks of saying that they weren't thinking about trading wide receiver Anquan Boldin, the Cardinals have changed their tune. Boldin is now on the market. And the Ravens are interested. ...
Reading the name Daren Stone might make some Ravens fans shudder. Stone played the early part of last season with the Cowboys before he was released and subsequently signed by Baltimore. The reserve safety was a part of the Ravens' special teams unit for the last half of the regular ...
The 2009 NFL schedule is out, and if the country didn't see enough of the Ravens on their run to the AFC Championship game last season, they'll get plenty of chances to see Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco and company this time around. The Ravens will have three nationally-televised, prime-time games ...
In just a couple short hours we will know how the Ravens' schedule will look for the 2009 season. At 7 p.m., the league will announce the '09 schedule on the NFL Network. Baltimore will likely open the year at home because of scheduling issues involving the Orioles, and also ...
As things stand right now, the Ravens have six draft picks, their lowest total in nine years. A large part of that is because while Baltimore has received multiple compensatory picks over the last few seasons, they were not awarded any this time around. ...
There are an enormous amount of factors that determine where a player gets selected in the NFL Draft. His results in college, his experience, size, 40-yard-dash time, reps on the bench press, toughness, character...the list goes on and on. ...
About a month ago, Samari Rolle asked the Ravens for his release. Baltimore had just signed free agent cornerback Domonique Foxworth, and Rolle felt he wasn't wanted anymore. Things have changed since then. ...
Two Ravens who were placed on Injured Reserve in 2008 went opposite ways over the last couple days. Safety Dawan Landry signed his restricted free agent tender and will return to Baltimore this season, while quarterback Kyle Boller inked a deal with the St. Louis Rams, ending his tenure with ...
Within the last month, the Ravens talked with two offensive tackles who they hoped could fill a void on the right side of their O-line. Within the last week, both of those offensive tackles have signed elsewhere. ...
The Ravens met with seven-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Pace a couple weeks ago, and according to GM Ozzie Newsome, a deal with the 33-year-old is still a possibility. Pace was given a physical by the Ravens and reportedly was offered a contract. ...
Three veterans who were part of the Ravens' run to the 2008 AFC Championship Game are now free agents. But that doesn't necessarily mean their time in Baltimore is over. ...
The Ravens' annual pre-draft round-table discussion is jokingly referred to as the "liar's luncheon" because the team doesn't want to tip their hand on players or strategy. Having it this afternoon, on April 1st, didn't help matters. ...
Tomorrow afternoon, the Ravens are hosting their annual pre-draft round-table discussion. The event will allow members of the local media to talk with GM Ozzie Newsome, head coach John Harbaugh, director of player personnel Eric DeCosta and director of college scouting Joe Hortiz about the upcoming draft and the players ...
The Ravens have announced their 2009 preseason schedule, and in addition to a Battle of the Beltway matchup against the Redskins, a few familiar faces will be coming back to M&T. Rex Ryan, Bart Scott, Jim Leonhard, Marques Douglas and the New York Jets will head to Charm City for ...
The Ravens have locked up one of their restricted free agents. Scout.com is reporting that punter Sam Koch has signed his RFA tender, which will be worth $1.545 million in base salary for the 2009 season. ...
Last season during training camp, the Ravens brought in fullback Lorenzo Neal to provide some leadership and a physical nature to the team. Ozzie Newsome and John Harbaugh got just what they wanted. ...
The Ravens got what they asked for...or at least they have so far. After requesting that they not play a prime-time game in Pittsburgh this season, the Ravens were not made a part of the season opener in the Steel City, or the rest of the opening weekend prime-time games ...
L.J. Smith has passed his physical, and the former Eagles tight end will spend the 2009 season in Charm City. The Ravens have announced that they have signed Smith to a one-year deal, which is reportedly worth $1.5 million. The agreement was initially reported earlier this week. ...
Your word of the day courtesy of Ray Lewis: flirtatious. After a chaotic offseason that featured rumors, talk of not taking a hometown discount, and DeMarcus Ware-induced headlines, Lewis was back at The Castle in Owings Mills today to finally announce his seven-year contract with the Ravens. ...
Ray Lewis' press conference was originally scheduled for 4 p.m. this afternoon. Maryland's first-round NCAA tournament game is starting at 2:55 p.m. Uh-oh. We had a sports crisis on our hands. ...
Chris Carr was introduced to the Baltimore media this afternoon, and the 25-year-old cornerback/return man said he's anxious to prove that he can make an impact not just on special teams, but in the secondary as well. ...
It's official - Chris Carr is in, Samari Rolle is out. The Ravens have announced the signing of Carr, a 25-year-old cornerback who also has experience returning kicks. Carr has averaged a solid 24.7 yards per kick return and 7.1 yards per punt return in his career. In the secondary, ...
Could Todd Heap be on the way out of Baltimore? According to a report by Profootballtalk.com, the Ravens have inked free agent tight end L.J. Smith to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. ...
Love the Ravens? Love the Orioles? Well then, boy, do I have an offer for you. On Saturday, April 25, both teams will join up to provide a doubleheader of Baltimore sports excitement. ...
The Ravens filled a hole in their secondary today by adding cornerback Chris Carr. ...
Samari Rolle wanted out, and the Ravens needed more cap room. As a result, the team has decided to release the 32-year-old cornerback, according to jocklife.com. ...
The Ravens' punt and kick return teams struggled through most of the 2008 season. After a breakout year in 2007 where he averaged nearly 25 yards per kickoff return and 10.7 yards on punt returns, Yamon Figurs floundered in '08. ...
The Ravens saved themselves $400,000 in cap room today by releasing reserve linebacker Nick Greisen, according to The Baltimore Sun. The 29-year-old Greisen had signed a three-year, $4 million deal with the team last season. The move now reportedly leaves the Ravens with around $2 million in cap room. Greisen ...
Ray Lewis' multi-year deal is much longer than was initially thought. ...
OK, so it took a little while, but now it's official -- Ray Lewis has re-signed with the Baltimore Ravens. Nearly a week after Lewis' deal was initially reported, he has finally inked his three-year deal. The contract is reportedly worth $22 million. ...
Derrick Mason was Joe Flacco's favorite target last season. He led the team in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, all while battling a shoulder injury for a good part of the season. Now, the 35-year-old wants a contract extension. ...
Matt Stover's 18-year career with the Ravens organization has apparently come to an end. This evening on The Scott and Anita Show on 105.7 The Fan and MASN, Stover said that the Ravens have informed him that he is not in their plans for the 2009 season. ...
Well, the Ray Lewis and Matt Birk signings sure were bumped out of the headlines pretty quickly. The Cowboys sorta, kinda shocked the NFL late last night when they apparently released disgruntled wide receiver Terrell Owens. ...
How excited was Matt Birk to come visit the Ravens when they came calling a few days ago? Excited enough to pay his own way. ...
Today was quite a busy day for Ozzie Newsome and the members of the Ravens' front office. In a span of about 30 minutes, two separate reports came out that the team had signed center Matt Birk and linebacker Ray Lewis. One guy is a six-time Pro Bowler who is ...
It took longer than everyone might have wanted, but Ray Lewis is returning to Baltimore. The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Ravens have reached an agreement in principle with their star linebacker and that Lewis will be able to finish his career in the Purple and Black. ...
Could it all be over? Could Ray Lewis finally realize that no one else is coming calling and the Ravens might be the only team putting a substantial contract on the table? ...
After spending yesterday meeting with members of the Ravens organization, free agent center Matt Birk is back in Owings Mills again today. ...
There are plenty of Ravens storylines worth covering on this Tuesday afternoon, so I'll get to as many as I can in quick-hit fashion: ...
If you can't beat 'em, swipe their offensive linemen. Looking to add depth to an injury-prone O-line, the Ravens have been talking with former Steelers offensive tackle Marvel Smith. ...
The signing of Domonique Foxworth apparently is not sitting well with Samari Rolle. According to The Baltimore Sun, Rolle, now 32, is unhappy with how he is being treated by the Ravens, and he would like the team to release him. The comments come just days after GM Ozzie Newsome ...
After it looked like Bart Scott signing with the Jets was a done deal early this afternoon, the free agent linebacker backed off. He got back to the Ravens and gave them a chance to match the contract that New York had on the table. And in the end, Scott ...
When the Ravens didn't reach an agreement with center Jason Brown before free agency began, Brown was quoted by multiple media outlets as saying that the reason the team didn't re-sign him was because they value defensive players more than offensive ones. At today's press conference for new Baltimore cornerback ...
Domonique Foxworth was just introduced to the media as the newest Baltimore Raven, and one thing is clear -- the 25-year-old cornerback is a funny guy. Introducing his family to the media, he called his dad a "good dude", said his grandmother must have some hidden athleticism in her because ...
The Ravens sure bounce back quickly. Less than an hour after the team lost linebacker Bart Scott to the Jets, NFL.com is reporting that GM Ozzie Newsome filled a major void in the Baltimore secondary by signing cornerback Domonique Foxworth. The two sides have reportedly agreed on a four-year, $28 ...
About 24 hours ago it looked like the Ravens were set to re-sign Bart Scott to a multi-year deal. How quickly things can change. ...
Is it possible that in a matter of 10 hours, the Ravens have lost both Bart Scott and Ray Lewis? ...
Midnight has passed and the Ravens have not locked up a deal for either Ray Lewis or Bart Scott. ...
Jim Leonhard has probably played his last game as a Raven, Matt Stover's time in Baltimore might be done, and now it appears Jason Brown is on the way out as well. ...
The minutes are ticking away until free agency, and come 12:01 a.m. on Friday, the Ravens will no longer have exclusive negotiating rights with Ray Lewis, Bart Scott and Jason Brown. ...
After weeks of uncertainty about what direction the Ravens will go this offseason, general manager Ozzie Newsome confirmed that the team is getting deeper into negotiations with most of their key free agents. Most. Not all. ...
Things are starting to come fast and furious now in the NFL, with franchise tags being applied and free agency about to begin in a little more than a week. ...
Like it or not, Terrell Suggs has had the franchise tag slapped on him for a second straight season. The Ravens have announced that they will designate Suggs as their franchise player for 2009, although they intend to continue talks with the hybrid linebacker/defensive end about a multi-year deal. ...
Pro Bowl linebacker-defensive end Terrell Suggs will be in the Purple and Black next season. The only question now is if it will just be for 2009, or if a multi-year deal is in Sizzle's future. ...
It had been anticipated for weeks, maybe even months, and now it's official. Chris McAlister is no longer a Baltimore Raven. ...
The NFL Draft is a complicated science. You've got the Combine, "big boards", 40-yard dash times, the Wonderlic Test and millions of dollars flying around. Add in Mel Kiper's hair and it's quite the experience. ...
Cardinals wideout Anquan Boldin has been a popular name amongst Ravens fans the last few weeks, and now it appears we might be hearing more of him as we get deeper into the offseason. ...
New Jets head coach and former Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan will have to find himself a new starting quarterback, because apparently Brett Favre is retiring. And it looks like it's for real this time. ...
Under normal circumstances, John Harbaugh would probably have spent this weekend with his family, away from all of the questions about Ray Lewis and what will happen with the 33-year-old linebacker this offseason. ...
Almost two weeks ago, Terrell Suggs suggested that himself, Ray Lewis and Bart Scott, all free agents, could remain with the Ravens if they took a hometown discount. Apparently, Lewis isn't interested in that kind of arrangement. ...
OK, so I like alliteration. One story which kind of went unnoticed in all the Super Bowl mayhem last week was that Hue Jackson was not offered the 49ers offensive coordinator job. ...
Now that the Super Bowl is over, we can get back to focusing on the Ravens and their offseason plans. We've discussed Ray Lewis and the linebackers, we've discussed Jim Leonhard and the safeties, so now let's focus on a guy who has been with the Ravens/Browns almost as long ...
Well, Ravens fans, you can be disappointed at the result of last night's game, but I don't think anyone can be disappointed at the quality of play. The Cardinals hung in there for 59 minutes (which is much longer than I thought they would), and were it not for yet ...
After getting stiffed the first time around, Joe Flacco cashed in today. Flacco was named the 2008 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Year this afternoon, nearly a month to the day after receiving zero votes in the AP ROTY voting. ...
John Harbaugh and Joe Flacco were ignored in coach of the year and rookie of the year voting the first time around, but they each have a shot to take home a trophy today. ...
I was told by veterans of Super Bowl week that Wednesday was the day that things really pick up, and they weren't messing around. A star-studded group weaved their way through the tables that occupy the Tampa Convention Center today, including Drew Brees, Maurice Jones-Drew, Matt Ryan and Warrick Dunn. ...
At media day yesterday, Anita Marks and I talked to a number of members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and being from the Baltimore area, we obviously wanted to talk about the AFC Championship game and the rivalry between the Steelers and Ravens. ...
Today was media day down at Raymond James Stadium, the home of the Buccaneers and site of Super Bowl XLIII, and boy was it an interesting experience. Picture close to a thousand media members swarming around 60-some odd players and coaches. Picture a guy dressed in drag working as a ...
Well, it was a quiet first day down here in Tampa, as we're waiting for the long list of celebrities (football and otherwise) to swarm the Convention Center and make Super Bowl week the crazy and exciting time that I've been told that it is. ...
Just because the Ravens are done playing games doesn't mean they're done making moves. In the last 24 hours, the Ravens have chosen a new defensive coordinator, promoted two other coaches, and lost a key member of their front office. ...
Not a lot of good usually comes out of a loss, but for John Harbaugh and the Ravens' coaching staff, a defeat in the AFC Championship game means a free trip to Hawaii. ...
So we've discussed the Ravens' most interesting offseason storyline - what the team should do with free agents Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs and Bart Scott. Now let's get into what I think is the second-most intriguing storyline of this offseason, the Jim Leonhard vs. Dawan Landry debate. ...
Head coach John Harbaugh announced yesterday that the team will promote from within to fill the vacant defensive coordinator position now that Rex Ryan has left to join the Jets. ...
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and head coach John Harbaugh met with reporters for nearly 50 minutes this afternoon, answering questions on every possible aspect of the 2008 season and their plans for '09. One of the main topics of discussion was linebacker Ray Lewis, a 13-year vet and 10-time Pro ...
The Ravens had an incredibly versatile and talented backfield this season. It featured a 260 pound fullback-turned-running back that rushed for over 900 yards and 10 TDs, and is now on his way to the Pro Bowl. ...
Now that the magic carpet ride of the 2008 season has ended, it's time to look towards the future and break down how this Ravens team will look in '09. Over the next couple days, I'll be looking at a few of Baltimore's key unrestricted free agents and where they ...
Willis McGahee was back with his teammates yesterday in Owings Mills as they cleaned out their lockers; sporting a smile, the Ravens' running back talked for the first time about the nasty helmet-to-helmet hit that landed him in the hospital. ...
It's still not official, but it's going to happen. Rex Ryan will be the next head coach of the New York Jets. Sources are saying Ryan will sign a four-year deal with the Jets, probably at around $3 million per season. ...
The Ravens have released some information on Willis McGahee's status after he was carted off the field last night in Pittsburgh. Ravens senior vice president of public and community relations Kevin Byrne offered this statement: ...
There are a lot of storylines that will get covered in the next few days concerning this Ravens team, but as night turns to morning and I get ready to head back to Baltimore on my 6:20 a.m. flight (and boy, will that be fun), I thought I would quickly ...
The dream has come to an end. A Ravens team that was expected to win no more than four of five games scratched and clawed their way to the AFC Championship, but they will go no further. ...
The Steelers jumped out to a 13-0 lead, survived a late push by the Ravens, and pulled away at the end to pick up their second AFC Title in the last four years. Here are some key stats that show how Pittsburgh was able to come away with the 23-14 ...
A helmet-to-helmet hit has left Willis McGahee lying on the turf at Heinz Field, and he is not getting up. ...
Joe Flacco just threw it in the direction of the wrong guy, and that guy made him pay. Flacco's pass was intercepted by Troy Polamalu, who weaved his way 40-yards for a Pittsburgh touchdown and a 23-14 Steelers lead. ...
A FANTASTIC drive led by Joe Flacco lands the Ravens in the end zone and now has them within two, 16-14. ...
Steelers punter Mitch Berger faked his way into a roughing the kicker penalty late in the first half. Karma is a you-know-what. ...
The Steelers were able to move the chains on a 2nd-and-24, and an 11 play, 51-yard drive has given them a 16-7 lead with under four minutes left in the third quarter. ...
Here are a few quick-hit notes on the first 30 minutes of play as the Steelers lead the Ravens 13-7: ...
An absolutely egregious personal foul on Edgar Jones for roughing the kicker gave the Steelers new life with under a minute left in the first half. ...
Jim Leonhard has gotten oh-so-close to breaking a punt return multiple times this season, and he just did it again on a huge stage. Unfortunately, the punter was able to come up and make the hit at the Pittsburgh 17 (which I'm sure Leonhard will hear about tomorrow), but Willis ...
Hines Ward has been diagnosed with a right knee injury, and I haven't seen him back on the field for Pittsburgh since he suffered the injury mid-way through the first quarter. His return was reported as questionable. ...
Uh oh. This could get ugly if the Ravens can't get it together. Ben Roethlisberger just made a fantastic play, avoiding the Baltimore rush and finding Santonio Holmes for a 65-yard touchdown that has the Steelers up 13-0. ...
Willis McGahee has looked OK today, picking up 15 yards on five carries, but I don't understand why Le'Ron McClain did not get a touch when the Ravens had a 3rd and then 4th-and-1 inside the Pittsburgh 35. McClain is your power-back, your guy that can pick up a tough ...
The Baltimore D bailed out Joe Flacco and the offense last possession, allowing just a Jeff Reed field goal to make it 6-0, but the Ravens are really struggling moving the ball right now. After yet another three-and-out, the Ravens have just six total yards. They have no first downs. ...
We haven't seen Joe Flacco make a mistake like that in a while. Flacco got pressured off the edge by LaMarr Woodley and threw off his back foot, and Deshea Townsend was there to pick it off. Townsend jumped the route run by Derrick Mason, and snatched the ball away ...
The Steelers have taken an early 3-0 lead, but the good news for Baltimore is that Terrell Suggs was on the field for the entire Pittsburgh drive. Suggs is wearing a brace on his right shoulder, and he looked to be protecting his right side a bit on his pass ...
The Arizona Cardinals are your 2008 NFC Champions and will take on the winner of today's AFC Title Game. ...
We're about 30 minutes from kickoff and things are starting to get exciting here at Heinz Field. The stands are filling up, mostly with Black and Gold, but with little clusters of Purple and Black mixed in. ...
Samari Rolle will not play today, he has been ruled inactive and is not in uniform. Frank Walker will start in Rolle's place. No other major injury news for either team, as Terrell Suggs is active as is Steelers safety Troy Polamalu. Suggs' shoulder is apparently in good enough shape ...
I'm all settled in here at Heinz Field, and it's quite a scene. Tons of media from all over the world are here. Yes, the world. I saw a seat for someone from Tokyo Chunichi Sports. ...
Just got back from a nice media brunch upstairs, and there are a couple key notes that are starting to circulate involving the Ravens. As expected, cornerback Samari Rolle likely will be inactive for today's game. Rolle has been down on the injury report this week as having a thigh ...
Has this week felt like it's dragged on forever to anyone else? Let's go ahead and play this thing already. Enough talk. Let's put the ball in the air. But before we can, I'm going to talk some more. Because...well, what else is there to do for the next eight ...
...and boy is it cold. I'm actually told that it was -1 degree earlier today with the wind chill, but that it's warmed up as the day has gone along. Thank goodness for that. ...
If the number of Ravens fans here at BWI is any indication of how many Ravens fans will be in Pittsburgh, the Steel City better get ready for a lot of purple. I'm sitting here waiting for my flight, and all around me I see Ravens jerseys. Ed Reed, Joe ...
I went onto the Southwest Airlines website about an hour ago to check in for my flight to Pittsburgh for this weekend, and found a positive omen for the Ravens. My boarding pass number? No. 52. ...
The final injury report for this Sunday's AFC Championship game between the Ravens and Steelers is out, and the Ravens are getting mixed news on two of their defensive starters. Cornerback Samari Rolle (thigh) is listed as doubtful and likely won't be able to play, but after not practicing all ...
Joe Flacco might be the Ravens' up-and-coming star quarterback, but that doesn't mean he gets any special treatment. Flacco turns 24 today, and as is the custom on the Ravens, he got an ice bath from his teammates after practice. ...
Want to see how many times Ray Lewis can say "bottom line" in a five-minute span? Want to see if Joe Flacco can keep a straight face when asked for the one millionth time how different this stage is from playing at Delaware? Want to see head coach John Harbaugh ...
There's been a lot of talk this season about the impending free-agency of linebackers Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs and Bart Scott. There have been countless debates as to how many of the three the Ravens can afford to resign and which of the three should be brought back to Baltimore ...
Steelers' All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu fully participated in practice today after sitting out yesterday's session, while five Ravens' starters missed practice for the second straight day. Polamalu (calf) was nearly unable to play in Pittsburgh's Divisional Round win over the Chargers, but he fought through his injury and seems to ...
Terrell Suggs said today that he might not be able to play in this Sunday's AFC Championship game, but is it possible that he's just messing with us? Here's one side of the story, where Sizzle says that his shoulder is in bad shape and there's a "good chance" he ...
Terrell Suggs spoke for over eight minutes about his injured right shoulder today, and from the sound of things, Suggs seems to think that he might miss the first game of his six-year NFL career this Sunday. Suggs came to the podium at Ravens headquarters wearing a sling on his ...
Today is going to be a big day at The Castle in Owings Mills, as Terrell Suggs is scheduled to talk to the media and we can finally find out some information on the status of his sprained right shoulder. Suggs did not talk to reporters yesterday and head coach ...
As if Ravens vs. Steelers for the AFC Championship didn't have enough of a playoff vibe already, it's expected to be somewhere between 15 and 20 degrees in Pittsburgh come kickoff on Sunday night. Factor in the wind chill, and we're likely looking at temperatures in the single digits. ...
Seven Ravens starters and six Steelers starters missed practice today, although Baltimore seems to be in more trouble health-wise. Linebacker Terrell Suggs (shoulder), cornerback Samari Rolle (thigh), defensive tackle Justin Bannan (foot), wide receiver Mark Clayton (thigh), linebacker Jarret Johnson (calf), wide receiver Derrick Mason (knee) and fullback/running back Le'Ron ...
In my opinion, Willie Parker has the worst nickname in all of professional sports. "Fast" Willie Parker? Really? ...
Another day of madness here at The Castle in Owings Mills, as probably around 40 or 50 media members have descended upon Ravens headquarters for coverage of AFC Championship week. The Ravens are going to practice outside today despite the blustery conditions, which isn't abnormal under head coach John Harbaugh. ...
Last season, when cornerbacks Chris McAlister and Samari Rolle went down with season-ending injuries, the Ravens had very little help. They had to turn to guys like Derrick Martin, David Pittman and Willie Gaston to fill in and play significant time. Willie who? ...
Rookie head coach John Harbaugh and rookie QB Joe Flacco have led their team to the AFC Championship, and they've worked their way into the NFL record books in the process. Here are a few fun record-breaking facts on the Baltimore signal-caller and coach (with thanks to some help from ...
When the Ravens returned from Tennessee following their 13-10 win over the Titans, they had an unexpected surprise waiting for them at BWI Marshall Airport. An estimated 2,000 fans showed up late Saturday night to welcome the team back to Baltimore, and from the way head coach John Harbaugh described ...
Remember last year? The flags thrown in the stands? The nose-to-nose arguments with officials? Apparently, those events are a thing of the past, at least for the most part. The Ravens don't have many mental breakdowns like that anymore. ...
I'm sitting here in the media workroom at Ravens' headquarters in Owings Mills, having just come out of John Harbaugh's Monday press conference, and you can tell there's something special going on just by the mood in the building. ...
Well, here we go again. Ravens-Steelers round three. Would anyone want it any other way? ...
With the Eagles' 23-11 win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Giants earlier this afternoon, teams with first-round byes are now 0-3 this postseason. Including the Wild Card matchups, home teams are just 2-5 in the playoffs. ...
I can only imagine what the Ravens' and Titans' training rooms looked like after yesterday's smash-mouth contest. ...
For weeks, we've had to listen to people say that the Ravens can't win a big game because Joe Flacco is their quarterback. We've had to listen to "experts" say that his inexperience will cost the Ravens eventually, that veteran quarterbacks like Chad Pennington and Kerry Collins will outplay the ...
This is not the best week for a "Stats that tell the tale" post because the Titans so thoroughly dominated the Ravens in almost every category, yet Baltimore got the 13-10 win. But hey, it's tradition, so I stuck with it and dug deep (OK, very deep) for a few ...
A game that was billed as a heavyweight title fight turned out to be just that. ...
Matt Stover's 42-yard field goal has given the Ravens a 13-10 lead with 53 seconds left. Joe Flacco's 8-yard completion to Mark Clayton got Baltimore down to the Tennessee 25 and allowed for Stover to come on for the kick. It's all up to Kerry Collins now. ...
Yet again the Ravens' defense bent but didn't break, only this time the Titans got some points on the board. ...
The third-most accurate kicker in the history of the NFL just gave the Ravens the lead with 14:10 left in the fourth quarter. After Baltimore was unable to cash in on a 1st-and-Goal from the Tennessee four-yard line, Matt Stover's 21-yard field goal gave the Ravens a 10-7 lead. ...
Now that Titans' defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has limped off the field with what looks like a right knee injury, the ailments suffered in this game are really starting to mount. And it's not just reserve players getting banged up, it's stars for both teams. The Titans have had Haynesworth, ...
I've been a big supporter of the work that Le'Ron McClain has done this year, as he's added a physical presence to the Ravens' running game. ...
Bo Scaife's five-yard reception set up what would have been a 46-yard field goal try by Rob Bironas, but John Harbaugh wasn't convinced. ...
When the Baltimore defense took the field to start the 3rd quarter, Pro Bowl linebacker Terrell Suggs was not out there with them. Suggs, who suffered a sprained right shoulder in the second quarter, was on the sidelines with his helmet off while the rest of his defense was forcing ...
Wow. The Titans are physically dominating the Ravens through the first half of play, picking up 256 total yards to Baltimore's 94. ...
This doesn't look like the Ravens' defense. Through just over a quarter and a half, Kerry Collins has already thrown for 122 yards and Chris Johnson has already rushed for 72. ...
Pro Bowl fullback/tailback Le'Ron McClain had to leave the field after going down with an injury early in the fourth quarter. ...
They can keep calling him a rookie all they want. Seriously. Keep talking about how he doesn't have experience and how he can't lead this team to a big road playoff win. ...
The Ravens held Tennessee running back Chris Johnson to 48 total yards in their Week 5 matchup. Johnson already has 38 yards here today, and his 8-yard touchdown run has given the Titans a 7-0 lead mid-way through the first quarter. ...
Two offensive drives into the game, it's clear that offensive coordinator Cam Cameron is protecting rookie quarterback Joe Flacco today. It might not be what Ravens' fans want to see, but Cameron and the coaches know that a punt is not a bad thing today. The last thing they want ...
The Titans won the toss and chose to differ, so the Ravens will have the football first. Rookie Tom Zbikowski is back deep to return the opening kick, and we're ready to get this one under way. ...
It's been raining in Nashville for most of the day, and while the Titans' grounds crew had a tarp on the field for a while, it had to be taken off so the players could come out for pregame warm-ups. They aren't calling for rain the rest of the afternoon, ...
Good news for the Ravens today as they will have all of their key players active and in uniform for their Divisional Round matchup with the Tennessee Titans. Eight Baltimore starters were listed as questionable, but as expected, all of them will strap it up this afternoon. ...
Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson has had a monster season in his 6th year in the NFL. ...
The final injury report for this Saturday's Ravens-Titans game has been released, and the biggest news is that Titans' center Kevin Mawae (elbow) has been ruled out for the Divisional Round matchup. ...
Special teams play and field position are always crucial in the playoffs, but in Saturday's Divisional Round matchup, they will play an even larger role than normal. We all know that both the Ravens and Titans play a physical, smash-mouth brand of defense and points will be hard to come ...
A reader asked me earlier this week if I could compare the Ravens' and the Titans' defenses. ...
Tight end Todd Heap (back) and safety Ed Reed (knee, illness) missed practice this afternoon, marking the second straight day that they have been stuck watching from the sidelines. Heap said earlier this week that he is feeling fine and plans on playing this Saturday against the Titans. As for ...
Funny scene at The Castle today involving head coach John Harbaugh poking fun at himself: As usual, minority owner Art Modell was at Ravens headquarters watching practice, and after the session he had a quick chat with head coach John Harbaugh. ...
After throwing for 14 touchdowns, nearly 3,000 yards, and leading his team to an 11-5 record, Joe Flacco didn't receive a single vote for AP Rookie of the Year. Has this just been tearing you apart for the last week? Are you so upset that you find yourself screaming at ...
The Ravens are in the midst of a short week of practice as they prepare for the top seeded Tennessee Titans this Saturday, but Rex Ryan is in the midst of something else as well. Baltimore's assistant coach/defensive coordinator has been linked to head coaching vacancies with the Lions, Rams ...
Today's injury report is a lot less cluttered than ones in previous weeks, as just four Ravens missed practice this afternoon. Tight end Todd Heap (back), wide receiver Derrick Mason (shoulder), safety Ed Reed (knee) and linebacker Antwan Barnes (chest) all were on the sidelines today, and Barnes has already ...
Cornerback Fabian Washington has looked like his own personal MASH unit this season. Shoulder and neck injuries, hamstring injuries, toe injuries, back injuries - he's had them all. And after missing the regular season finale against the Jaguars, Washington was back out there in the Wild Card round against the ...
Safety Tom Zbikowski has taken over the kick return duties the last two weeks, and so far, the coaches have liked what they've seen out of him. ...
NFL teams don't like giving out too much information about their injured players, especially in the playoffs. They use it as an edge. You've got a guy who you know probably won't play? Why would you let the other team in on this bit of information? They can see on ...
By the time Saturday rolls around, the Ravens will have had five days of practice time since their last game. The Titans will have had 12. ...
The Ravens were back at work today, having a morning walkthrough and some meetings on what is usually an off day for the team. With this weekend's game on Saturday as compared to Sunday, the team has had to adjust their schedule and get some practice time on Tuesday, which ...
Rex Ryan interviewed with the Falcons and the Dolphins for their head coaching jobs last offseason, but he didn't get any offers and ended up returning to Baltimore as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. The Ravens might not be as lucky this time around. ...
At his Monday afternoon press conference, head coach John Harbaugh said that while he thinks Ed Reed deserved to win Defensive Player of the Year, he isn't getting frustrated by the team's lack of attention in the postseason awards. ...
First Joe Flacco. Then John Harbaugh. ...
Ed Reed has gotten himself in trouble recently with his tendency to lateral the ball to a teammate after coming up with an interception. Head coach John Harbaugh is not too fond of this habit. ...
The Ravens were able to pick off (pun intended) the Dolphins 27-9 today, and they'll move on to face the Titans in the Divisional Round of the playoffs Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Miami controlled the time of possession battle, but Baltimore dominated the running game on both sides of the ...
The Dolphins came into today allowing the fewest turnovers in the NFL. The Ravens came in forcing the most turnovers in the league. Something had to give. The Ravens weren't that something. ...
Willis McGahee set it all up with a 48-yard run that got the Ravens inside the Miami 10-yard line, then Joe Flacco finished it off. The rookie didn't just finish off the Baltimore scoring drive, he likely finshed off the Dolphins as well. ...
The last two drives, the Dolphins have marched down the field using a no-huddle offense and Baltimore hasn't done much to slow them down. ...
I just...I don't even know what to say anymore. This defense, and Ed Reed in particular, just continue to make plays. The Dolphins might have led the NFL in turnover margin this season, but the Ravens have gotten five takeaways in less than three quarters today, with the last one ...
In a span of 14 minutes and 19 seconds, the Ravens have forced four Miami turnovers. In that same span, Baltimore has scored 17 points. ...
This is just remarkable. In two games against the Ravens, Chad Pennington has tossed four interceptions. In 15 games against the rest of the NFL, Pennington has thrown just six. ...
The Ravens used two safeties late in the first half to turn a 3-3 tie into a 10-3 halftime lead over the Dolphins. Here are a few quick-hit thoughts on the first 30 minutes of play: ...
The Baltimore linebackers have had a fantastic game through nearly two quarters of play, flying around the ball and getting lots of pressure on Chad Pennington. ...
It was really only a matter of time. The way Ed Reed has been playing lately, you just knew he was going to come up with a big play at some point today. When Chad Pennington threw a ball up for grabs off his back foot, Reed struck. ...
All Jim Leonhard does is make plays. The guy doesn't talk. He doesn't showboat. He just makes big plays in big spots. ...
A Le'Ron McClain fumble halted the Ravens' opening drive and set the Dolphins up in good shape at their own 49. Chad Pennington had two completions to running back Patrick Cobbs for 41 total yards, and Miami was knocking at the door inside the Baltimore 10. A Ricky Williams run ...
The Dolphins have won the toss but chose to differ, and so the Ravens will get the ball first here today. Tom Zbikowski took the opening kick out to the Baltimore 27, and that's where Joe Flacco will take his first NFL postseason snap. ...
Happy playoffs everyone. We're less than an hour away from the Ravens and Dolphins taking the field in Miami, and the inactive list for today's game has just been released. There aren't any big names down for either team, which is great news for Baltimore. ...
Last season, Le'Ron McClain was strictly a blocking fullback. He had eight carries and nine receptions on the year, but his job was to clear the way for Pro Bowl running back Willis McGahee. ...
Well, it's here. After a 12 month stretch that featured a coaching change, the retirements of Jonathan Ogden and Steve McNair, injuries to two quarterbacks, 19 players put on Injured Reserve, comments about "bounties" and much more, the Ravens are in the playoffs. ...
The final injury report for this Sunday's Ravens-Dolphins game is out, and Baltimore has 12 players listed as questionable for the opening round of the playoffs. Wide receiver Derrick Mason (shoulder) and kicker Matt Stover (ankle) were the only two Ravens to miss practice today, while cornerback Samari Rolle (ankle/foot) ...
The story has been written a hundred times - Joe Flacco simply doesn't get rattled. He was given the nickname "Joe Cool" at the University of Delaware because of his calm demeanor in big situations, and that even-keeled attitude has stuck with Flacco as he's made the leap to the ...
Both cornerback Fabian Washington and running back Ray Rice returned to practice yesterday, and both have said that they're planning on playing this Sunday against the Dolphins. ...
The Ravens call it the Suggs Package; the Dolphins call it the Wildcat. Either way, it's tough to defend, and it keeps players and coaches on their toes and us on the edge of our seats. ...
After having a number of key starters miss practice yesterday, every Raven except cornerback Samari Rolle was back in some capacity today. ...
A 5-3 record on the road isn't anything to write home about. But when you've got the youngest offensive line in the NFL, a rookie quarterback and it's your first year in a new offensive system, 5-3 away from home ain't too shabby. ...
You look at the Ravens' half of the injury report, you see seven starters who missed practice, two starters who were limited in practice, and three reserves who missed some time as well. You look at the Dolphins' half of the injury report, you see two reserves who sat out ...
Right before the Ravens were about to head out of the locker room for afternoon practice and meetings, I was able to get a quick word with running back Ray Rice. Rice has missed the last three games with a contusion on his left calf, and head coach John Harbaugh ...
It was a packed house at Ravens' headquarters this afternoon with members of the national media making today by far the most crowded locker room scene yet this year. Now that we're in the postseason, I guess that's to be expected. ...
In any playoff game, taking care of the football and minimizing mistakes are huge, but in Sunday's Ravens-Dolphins matchup, winning the turnover battle is going to be even more crucial. Baltimore has done a good job of limiting their miscues, especially in the second half of the season as quarterback ...
Willis McGahee has been a lightning rod for criticism and media attention all season long, but yesterday he brought more on himself. McGahee went on The Monty Show on Sporting News Radio on Monday and discussed his disappointing '08 season, the new coaching staff in Baltimore, and his plans for ...
Was Matt Ryan really that much better than Joe Flacco this season? The Associated Press seems to think so. It was announced today that Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback of the future, was voted The AP 2008 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, earning 44 of the 50 possible votes. ...
After firing Brian Billick last offseason, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti went on a manhunt looking for his new head coach. He interviewed six candidates, thought about several more, and as we know, eventually settled on John Harbaugh. Fast forward nearly one full calendar year. The Ravens have gone from a ...
A day after clinching a postseason birth, purple flags, t-shirts and jerseys were sprinkled all over Baltimore, and tomorrow, we're going to see even more Ravens' purple. ...
Here are some key notes from head coach John Harbaugh's press conference this afternoon: - Harbaugh said that he's hopeful that both cornerback Fabian Washington and running back Ray Rice will be able to play Sunday against the Dolphins after both missed yesterday's game against Jacksonville. ...
In 2007, the Ravens, Dolphins and Falcons were a combined 10-38. In 2008, with rookie head coaches now at the helm, those three teams all finished with 11-5 records, and all are heading for the playoffs. ...
From 5-11 to 11-5. From the basement of the AFC North to one close call from having a shot at the division. From sitting on their sofas in January to playing meaningful games in January. ...
At some point, after seeing him make big play after big play, you run out of things to say about Ed Reed. ...
A year after going 5-11, the Ravens flipped the script. They got a new head coach, hired an offensive coordinator that could put some points on the board and drafted a rookie quarterback. Now they're 11-5 and heading to the dance. ...
The Ravens took care of business today, stomping the Jaguars 27-7 and clinching a playoff spot and a matchup with the Dolphins next Sunday at 1:00 pm. Here are a few stats that show how Baltimore was able to waltz over the Jags and into the postseason: ...
With the Ravens comfortably leading 27-7 with about five minutes left, Joe Flacco has taken a seat on the bench and Troy Smith has come on to lead the Baltimore offense. The rookie's line on the day: 17-for-23 for a whopping 297 yards. That's his highest passing output of the ...
The Eagles are laying a beatdown on the Cowboys right now, leading Dallas 44-3 at the start of the fourth quarter. A Philly win secures the final Wild Card spot for Donovan McNabb and company, who have completely turned things around after falling apart here in Baltimore five weeks ago. ...
Flea flicker? Check. Two 48-yard completions? Check. 20-point lead? Check. ...
After trailing 14-9 at the half, the Jets have come back to take a 17-14 lead in The Meadowlands. They currently have 10 minutes left in the third quarter. Brett Favre is just 10-for-24, and he's tossed one touchdowns and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. ...
The Jaguars led 7-3 after the first quarter, but 21 unanswered Baltimore points in the second quarter give the Ravens a 24-7 lead at the half. Here are some quick-hit thoughts on the first 30 minutes of play: ...
Cam Cameron has added life to an offense that has looked dead for years, and on Baltimore's last drive, he showed the kinds of tricks he's got up his sleeve. On the first play of the drive, Cameron called a play that had Joe Flacco go play action and look ...
For the second time today, the Ravens had the ball inside the Jacksonville 10-yard line, and again they brought in Troy Smith and featured a two-quarterback package. It didn't work the first time, and it didn't work this go-round either. What did work was handing the ball to Le'Ron McClain, ...
A 23-yard TD pass from David Garrard to Alvin Pearman has the Jaguars on top 7-3 and has Ed Reed and Samari Rolle talking things over on the sideline. Rolle had the coverage of Pearman on the play, but left his man because it looked like he thought he had ...
After three Le'Ron McClain runs to start the game, Joe Flacco went play action and chucked the ball deep. He was looking for Mark Clayton on a deep post route, but it looked like the wind took a hold of Flacco's pass and brought it back towards the sideline a ...
The Ravens could have had a playoff spot locked up before even taking the field today, but a Patriots win over the Bills has left the Ravens with no other option: They need a win over the Jags to make the postseason. ...
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is here at M&T Bank Stadium today and he talked with reporters just a few minutes ago on a number of topics, ranging from the economic state of the league to the controversial TD call a couple weeks ago in the Ravens-Steelers game. Goodell maintained that ...
Two key Ravens will not be in uniform today with a playoff spot on the line. Starting cornerback Fabian Washington (toe) and running back Ray Rice (calf contusion) are both inactive for today's game against the Jaguars. Frank Walker will start in place of Washington, while Le'Ron McClain and Willis ...
What is this, April? It's 69 degrees and there's a nice breeze coming through the area, and the tailgaters are loving the conditions. ...
Jared Gaither knew he had some big shoes to fill coming into this season, both literally and figuratively. ...
Well, here we go. It's the final regular season game of the season. Everyone knows what's at stake. Win, and the Ravens are in the playoffs. Lose, and they'll need some help. The Jaguars come into the game with a 5-10 record, a disappointing result after making it to the ...
I don't like looking ahead. With that disclaimer, I'm going to look ahead for a second. If Baltimore is able to lock up the final Wild Card spot this weekend, they should hope for the Dolphins to beat the Jets and take home the AFC East title. ...
The injury report for this Sunday's Ravens-Jaguars game is out, and as coach John Harbaugh said today, the Ravens hope to have all hands on deck for the potential playoff clincher. ...
Head coach John Harbaugh said today that running back Ray Rice and offensive tackle Willie Anderson are both game-time decisions for Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars. Rice has missed the last two games with a contusion on his left calf and Anderson sprained his left ankle in Saturday's win over ...
Ray Lewis has played 177 games in a Ravens jersey, and it's entirely possible that Sunday could be the last time that he dons his purple uni in front of the crowd at M&T Bank Stadium. ...
Head coach John Harbaugh gave the Ravens the day off today, allowing them to spend Christmas Day with their families instead of with pads on. Harbs said he's confident that the day off will allow his team to come back rested and healthy, but admitted that it will be interesting ...
Merry Christmas, Joe Flacco. The Ravens' rookie quarterback recently earned himself a $3 million bonus for appearing in 80 percent of the team's snaps in his first NFL season. ...
We knew the Ravens would be banged up going into this week, and that's exactly how it's played out so far. A number of Ravens missed today's practice, but with the team having Christmas Day off, coaches are helpful that everyone will come back rested and healthy on Friday. ...
Of all the positives we can take out of the Ravens' play over the last couple of months, we can find one consistent negative as well: The performance of Baltimore's kickoff return team. ...
Derrick Mason gave Ravens fans quite a scare last week. In the first quarter of Saturday's win over the Cowboys, Mason made a catch and landed awkwardly when he dove trying to pick up some extra yardage. ...
Terrell Suggs and the word "bounty" were linked again today at Ravens headquarters, but it was in a much more light-hearted manner this time around. ...
When the NFL decided to flex this Sunday's Ravens-Jaguars game from 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm, they added a new dimension to Baltimore's quest to clinch a playoff spot. By the time the Ravens take the field, they might already know if they've locked up the six seed in the ...
Not only do the Ravens get to play for a spot in the playoffs this weekend, they'll get to spend Christmas day with their families as well. ...
Win and they're in. This much we know. If the Ravens can pick up a "W" in the regular season finale this Sunday against the Jaguars, they're in the playoffs. But what happens if the Jags come in and play spoiler? ...
The NFL sure seems to like the Ravens now. For the third time in four weeks, Baltimore has had a game flexed to a new time slot. This Sunday's game against the Jaguars, which was originally scheduled for 1:00 pm, was moved to 4:15 pm on CBS. ...
Often times, after a tough loss, a team will struggle to regain its composure and will come out flat in its next game. Didn't happen to the Ravens on Saturday. ...
Despite holding the tiebreakers over the Patriots and the Dolphins, the Ravens will have to wait until next week before having the ability to clinch the final Wild Card spot in the AFC. ...
Everyone will be talking about Sam Koch's huge first down pickup on a fake punt in the third quarter, and with good reason, but Koch had a big game in his normal role as well. On five punts, Koch had a net average of 46.6 yards, and he pinned the ...
What a win tonight for the Ravens, who stormed into Texas Stadium and come out with a 10-5 record and now just a win away from the postseason. Here are a few stats that show how Baltimore was able to hold off the Cowboys and pick up the win: ...
It was the last game ever in Texas Stadium's storied history. The Ravens didn't care. Baltimore got two huge touchdown runs in the fourth quarter, one from Willis McGahee and the other from Le'Ron McClain, and they held off the Cowboys for a 33-24 win. ...
Twice the Cowboys were down by nine points. Twice they got a touchdown to cut the lead to two. Twice the Ravens came right back and got a 75+ yard touchdown run on their first play after the Dallas TD to bump the lead back to nine. ...
Yet again, the Cowboys have marched down the field and gotten a touchdown to get themselves back within two points. The Baltimore defense, which prides itself on making a lead stand up and having the ability to finish off games, has given Dallas new life with under two minutes left. ...
Who can look me in the eyes and honestly tell me that they saw this coming? ...
Joe Flacco just led a fantastic drive, moving the Baltimore offense 55 yards in nearly five minutes, and now they have a nine point lead with six minutes and change to go. ...
Here the Ravens are, up by six and 11 minutes from a huge road win. Now they need to just win the fourth quarter. ...
The Ravens are playing inspired football, and it's showing. Derrick Mason is out there basically playing with one arm, and he recovered a fumble to save the Baltimore drive, then brought in a 13-yard pass from Joe Flacco that gives the Ravens a 16-7 lead. ...
Are you kidding me with this drive? First, Jim Leonhard sets the Ravens up with another fantastic punt return. Then Le'Ron McClain fumbles the ball, only to have Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin basically hand it to Derrick Mason. The Ravens keep possession. Then, on a fourth-and-six from the Dallas 22, ...
The Ravens haven't been able to reach the end zone, but so far, three field goals has been enough. They lead the Cowboys 9-7 at the half. ...
Joe Flacco isn't playing his best football of the season so far, but he's definitely outplaying Tony Romo to this point. ...
This is becoming a big-time problem. The Ravens keep moving the ball into the red zone, but they continue to struggle once they get there. Another Baltimore drive stalled inside the Cowboys' 10-yard line, and yet again, Matt Stover had to come on for a short field goal. ...
One thing I've learned from being around the Ravens this season is that Derrick Mason is a very tough dude. Mase disclocated his shoulder a few weeks back, and he was in lots and lots of pain. He hasn't practiced in full since the injury, but he hasn't missed a ...
De'Marcus Ware did what he does best, turning on the jets, blowing by an offensive tackle and getting to the quarterback. Ware brought down Joe Flacco for his 20th sack on the season, stripped the rookie QB, and Greg Ellis recovered the loose ball at the Baltimore four yard line. ...
You can't do that, Tony Romo. You can't leave a ball hanging in the air in the vicinity of Ed Reed. He's just too good. ...
Matt Stover just kicked off for the first time since November 2, as Steve Hauschka is inactive today, and the Cowboys will get the ball first here tonight. Tashard Choice will get the start at running back for the Cowboys, but Marion Barber is apparently much healthier than he was ...
We're approaching kickoff and the final game in the history of Texas Stadium. I'm ready to get this one underway, and I'm sure you are as well. As I mentioned earlier, Ray Rice will not play tonight, but the rest of the Ravens' key pieces are active. Safety Ed Reed ...
The inactive list hasn't been released just yet, but NFL Network's Darrin Horton is reporting that Ravens running back Ray Rice is inactive for tonight's game, while Cowboys running back Marion Barber will try and play. Rice has been trying to come back from a contusion on his left calf, ...
Apparently, December is special teams month with the Gameday Superstitions & Rituals piece, as I've talked with place kicker Matt Stover, kick returner Yamon Figurs, and now punter Sam Koch in the last three weeks. ...
Well, this is the big one. Last game in Texas Stadium history, playoff implications on the line for both teams -- emotions will be high all around. The 9-5 Ravens can go a long way towards punching their ticket to the postseason with a win tomorrow night over the Cowboys, ...
Going into their biggest game of the season (each game gets bigger as we get closer to the playoffs), the Ravens might not be at full strength when they take on the Cowboys tomorrow night. ...
With their game this week coming on Saturday instead of Sunday, the Ravens have had to make adjustments to their normal practice schedule. Instead of having Tuesday off, as they have pretty much every week this season, head coach John Harbaugh and the coaching staff had the team come in. ...
Ironically, the Ravens' first ever time playing in Texas Stadium is also guaranteed to be their last. Saturday's game between Baltimore and Dallas will mark the last time that the historic arena will house an NFL contest, and the Cowboys will be rolling out the red carpet and welcoming back ...
Terrell Owens and Roy Williams are a rare breed. Both Cowboy wideouts are listed at 6-foot-3 and over 210 pounds, so they have the size to shrug off defenders, but beyond that, they also have the speed to run right by even a quick cornerback. ...
Coming off a matchup against one of the most aggressive defenses in the NFL, the Ravens' offensive line will have their work cut out for them again on Saturday night. Last Sunday, Baltimore faced the Steelers, who rank second in the league in sacks. Now they square off against the ...
Frank Walker denied intentionally spitting in the face of Steelers punter Mitch Berger, but he did admit that something happened. After the Ravens-Steelers game on Sunday, Berger claimed that Walker intentionally spit in his mouth late in the fourth quarter. ...
Both Ray Rice and Fabian Washington spoke to the media today about their respective injuries, and they gave the same message -- they're making progress and hope to be on the field come Saturday night in Dallas. Rice missed Sunday's game against the Steelers with a contusion on his left ...
Quietly, Fabian Washington has put up a very solid season. Now the Ravens have to hope he can battle back from injury and work his way onto the field this Saturday against the Cowboys. ...
Five members of the Baltimore Ravens were named to the 2009 Pro Bowl today, including three starters. Inside linebacker Ray Lewis headlines the list. The 33-year-old will be going to his 10th Pro Bowl in 13 NFL seasons after posting a team-high 104 tackles, registering three sacks and forcing one ...
In Sunday's loss to the Steelers, the Ravens' average starting field position was their own 42-yard line. They made it into Pittsburgh territory seven times. They worked their way into the red zone three times. And all they got was nine points. ...
Simply put, despite no longer having a shot at the AFC North title, the Ravens can still make the playoffs if they win their final two games. That's it. Cut and dry. Baltimore controls its own destiny. ...
In addition to all the late-game drama in yesterday's loss to the Steelers, there was an extra little nugget that came out after the game. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has a quote from Steelers punter Mitch Berger, who said that Ravens' cornerback Frank Walker spit in his face after Jeff Reed's ...
There are games when you get the breaks, and there are games when you don't. That's just how the NFL is. ...
After a loss that ended their hopes for a division title with a controversial touchdown providing the knockout blow, the Ravens were strictly business last night. It was an interesting mood in the locker room after the game; there was obviously some disappointment in the air, but there was no ...
I guess it's only fitting that this game came down to the last minute. It also came down to about an inch and a half. A controversial touchdown with 43 seconds left in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 13-9 win over the Ravens, and clinched the AFC North ...
The Ravens suffered a tough 13-9 loss to division rival (and now division champion) Pittsburgh. Ben Roethlisberger's four-yard touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes with 43 seconds left gave the Steelers the win and dropped the Ravens to 9-5 on the season. Here are a few stats that show how Pittsburgh ...
On third-and-goal, trailing by three, Ben Roethlisberger completed a pass to Santonio Holmes which was initially marked down inside the one-yard line. The play was reviwed, and after looking at it, referee Walt Coleman overturned the initial call, saying that Holmes had two feet down in the end zone with ...
Lawrence Timmons' sack of Joe Flacco bumped the Ravens out of field goal range, and now the Steelers will get the ball back still trailing by three. Flacco hung on to the ball too long, and Timmons had a 1-on-1 match up with Willis McGahee. The Pittsburgh linebacker ran right ...
Brandon McKinney, a reserve defensive tackle who almost never finds his name in the papers or on TV, just made the play of the game to this point. On a third-and-one deep in Baltimore territory, Terrell Suggs broke in on Ben Roethlisberger, who tried to esacpe the pocket to the ...
The Steelers just caught a huge break. Huge. Santonio Holmes muffed a Sam Koch punt, but he knocked it forward while trying to fall back on top of it. Keyaron Fox, a backup linebacker for Pittsburgh, cleaned up the mess, gathering the ball up and returning it 18 yards to ...
Ed Reed is flying all over the place, making big plays and causing havoc. The AFC Defensive Player of the Week last week just recovered a Santonio Holmes fumble deep in Pittsburgh territory, and now the Ravens have possession at the Steelers' 16. ...
The No.1 and No. 2 defenses in the NFL are on the field here today. We knew what was coming. Matt Stover's 26-yard field goal just before halftime has given the Ravens a 6-3 lead as we head into the break. Here are a few quick-hit thoughts on the first ...
Referee Walt Coleman sent quite a laugh through the press box, and I'm sure a lot of your homes, when he announced that the Ravens were not being penalized for an illegal formation because, "79 was confused and lined up correctly." ...
We're tied at three mid-way through the second quarter after Jeff Reed knocked through a 31-yard field goal for the Steelers. The Baltimore defense held tough after getting a tough break earlier in the drive. On a third-and-one, It looked like Pittsburgh running back Gary Russell was stopped short of ...
No shock here. Through one full quarter, the Ravens and Steelers have combined for just 79 total yards, and the defenses are flying all over the field for both teams. ...
Handed fantastic starting field position at the Pittsburgh 46, Joe Flacco tried to force the ball in to wideout Marcus Smith and now the Steelers have possession at their own 33. ...
On one third down, Cam Cameron got tricky, calling for an option with Joe Flacco in at QB. Flacco had Mark Clayton running with him, but he kept the ball himself, lowered his shoulder, and picked up five yards for a first down. ...
I'm sitting behind about an inch of glass here in the press box and during today's pregame introductions, it was as loud in here as I've heard it all season. ...
The energy around M&T Bank Stadium is incredible right now as we're about 15 minutes from kickoff. I'm seeing a bit of black and gold around the stadium and a bunch of Terrible Towels were in the air when the Steelers made their way out of the tunnel earlier. We'll ...
The inactive list has just been set down in front of me, and it looks like the Ravens are choosing to go with just two running backs today against the Steelers. Part of that decision wasn't up to them as Ray Rice still hasn't recovered from a contusion on his ...
Well, "Steelers Week" is finally here. Walking into the stadium, you can feel the buzz in the air. I saw my fair share of black and gold, but Ravens fans are doing their best to drown them out with lots of purple. ...
The day is finally here. ...
In his second season out of Kansas State, Yamon Figurs plays a big role in the Ravens' special teams. ...
The final injury report is out for this Sunday's key AFC North battle between the Ravens and Steelers, and with the exception of running back Ray Rice, Baltimore seems to be in pretty good shape. Rice (calf contusion) is listed as doubtful and it seems unlikely he'll play, but the ...
We all know that it's common practice for teams to blast fake crowd noise during practices before they're about to play on the road. But pumping in crowd noise to prepare for a home game? That's a new one. ...
The Ravens' running back corps, commonly referred to as the "three-headed monster", might be down to two this Sunday for the team's biggest regular-season game in years. Ray Rice is still dealing with a contusion on his leg, and head coach John Harbaugh expressed some doubt that he'll be ready ...
Last Sunday against the Redskins, the Ravens were facing a fourth-and-one from the Washington 43-yard line early in the third quarter. In previous seasons, with Baltimore's offense struggling and the team's defense-first philosophy, the Ravens might have sent in the punter and tried to pin their opponent back deep. Not ...
We saw it last Sunday. The Steelers had just come back to tie the Cowboys late in the fourth quarter, and Tony Romo was trying to take Dallas right back the other way. He forced a pass into traffic and Pittsburgh cornerback Deshea Townsend picked it off and went 25 ...
While safety Ed Reed (thigh), cornerback Samari Rolle (thigh) and wide receiver Mark Clayton (knee) returned to practice today after missing yesterday's session, three Ravens starters remained absent on Thursday. ...
When the Ravens face the Steelers this Sunday, the division will be on the line. Emotions will be high, and the history between the teams has a number of players on both sides looking for revenge. ...
You would think that playing a team twice in a season could be used as a positive. You can learn what worked the first time, break down where your opponent was able to have success, and try to set your gameplan for the second meeting around all that information. ...
It seems like forever ago, but Terrell Suggs' comments about the Ravens having a "bounty" on Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward are suddenly somewhat relevant again. Just as a refresher, Suggs went on an Atlanta sports-talk radio show about five weeks ago and said that the Ravens had a bounty ...
A number of star players on both the Ravens and Steelers missed practice today, which is not unusual as the regular season winds down and players try to recover from various bumps and bruises. For the Ravens, wide receiver Derrick Mason (shoulder), safety Ed Reed (thigh), safety Jim Leonhard (illness) ...
It can't be easy being a professional athlete and having to deal with the media day after day. Especially as a quarterback, every decision you make is second-guessed, every interception criticized. But Joe Flacco doesn't seem to mind the constant critiques - that's just not his style. ...
Recent injuries to running backs Ray Rice and Willis McGahee prompted the Ravens to add more depth to their backfield, and they did so by signing rookie Jalen Parmele off the Miami Dolphins' practice squad. Parmele, a sixth-round pick by Miami in this year's NFL Draft, was on the Dolphins' ...
For years, the Steelers had an imposing, physical defense and the strong running game to match. In 2008, they just have the defensive part of the equation. ...
Okay, gang. Three weeks left, and things are starting to get exciting. Obviously this Sunday's matchup with the division-leading Steelers is HUGE; but there are three AFC East teams that are nipping at the Ravens' heels and if John Harbaugh's gang stumbles down the stretch, one could bump them out ...
Derrick Mason was a part of the Ravens' 5-11 madness last season, but according to him, he knew that the 2008 Ravens could have something special only a couple months after the '07 season ended. "It's not a surprise to me, and I don't think it's a surprise to the ...
After another poor performance by Willis McGahee and another solid game from Le'Ron McClain and Ray Rice last night, there's lots of talk about the running back situation here in Baltimore. In the Ravens' last four games, McGahee has just 58 yards rushing and a fumble (although he didn't play ...
A couple weeks back, I went to the Washington Wizards/Miami Heat game in D.C., and saw linebacker Terrell Suggs on the JumboTron. He was sitting courtside with some friends, and was spotted by the arena cameras. They put him on the big screen and announced him to the crowd, who ...
Okay, so Ed Reed had a big game. The Ravens' defense came up huge. We've heard those stories before. ...
Baltimore started off hot tonight, jumping out to a 14-0 lead over the Redskins in the first six minutes, and they held on for a 24-10 win in the Battle of the Beltway. The Ravens got another solid performance from their defense and the offense was able to seal the ...
Four interceptions, a fumble recovery and two touchdowns. That's what Ed Reed has accumulated over his last three games. Not too shabby. ...
Joe Flacco's first pass of a 12-play, 83-yard drive put the Ravens in the end zone and gives them a 24-10 lead. Le'Ron McClain did the heavy lifting on the drive, picking up 43 yards on 10 carries and milking tons of time off the clock. Flacco connected with Mason ...
Willis McGahee's fumble came back to bite the Ravens, as Washington finally reached paydirt and we now have a seven-point ballgame. On 3rd and Goal, Jason Campbell found Antwaan Randle El for a five-yard TD, and all of a sudden it's 17-10. ...
Willis McGahee just took a helmet-to-helmet hit that knocked the ball from his hands and gives the Redskins possession at the Baltimore 30. After the hit, McGahee stayed down on the ground for a few minutes before getting helped off the field. It looks like he just got his bell ...
You can't do that, Joe. Ravens fans have seen that mistake for years; a Baltimore QB makes a poor decision deep in his own territory, tries to force a pass into coverage, and gets it picked off. ...
Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron is opening up the playbook and a Ravens offense that struggled so mightily in the first half is starting to move the ball. On a 3rd and 1, Cameron called for a play that had Joe Flacco faking like he fumbled the snap. After pretending like ...
Well, Ed Reed has been the difference in this one. Without his interception and fumble recovery for a TD, the Ravens would be in trouble. Instead, they lead 14-0 at the half. Here are some quick-hit notes on the first 30 minutes of play: ...
After weeks of supporting struggling kick returner Yamon Figurs, head coach John Harbaugh said this week that it was "a possibility" that he'd make a switch to a different return man. Well, Harbaugh did make a change -- sort of. ...
If it wasn't for Ed Reed, we would probably still be tied. Joe Flacco is just 1-for-5 through four drives and the Ravens have just three first downs, yet they lead by 14. ...
Ed Reed is all over the place, and his second turnover of the game just turned into seven more Baltimore points. Reed was able to strip Clinton Portis just before he hit the turf, then he picked up the loose ball and scooted 22-yards into the endzone, giving the Ravens ...
We've seen Joe Flacco break off a handful of big runs this season, and he tried to pick up another first down with his feet on a 3rd and 10 from the Baltimore 44. Joe got within a yard of the first-down marker, and instead of sliding or ducking away ...
This defense is amazing. Three plays into this game, the Baltimore D has already forced a turnover. ...
The Baltimore offense got the individual introductions today, and the loudest cheers were reserved for Joe Flacco, Todd Heap and Derrick Mason. Interesting note -- both Le'Ron McClain and Willis McGahee were introduced, as was fullback Lorenzo Neal. ...
Want more pregame info? I've got you covered tonight. - I'm seeing a bunch of Redskins jerseys around the stadium, but not as many as I expected. The burgundy and gold might just be covered up by jackets, though. - Michael Phelps is in the house tonight. The star olympian ...
Plenty of action going on down on the field with close to an hour before kickoff, but first, here's a few other notes. Interesting dynamic in the press box, as the Ravens and Redskins media members are both pulling (quietly, of course) for different teams in the ongoing Steelers-Cowboys game. ...
Well, I won't be braving the cold, although it was quite a walk from my car to the press box. If you're still at home and are planning on coming to the game, bring blankets, bring hoodies, bring ear muffs. Bring it all. Weather.com says it's 28 degrees outside, but ...
Matt Stover is a 19-year veteran and the third-most accurate kicker in NFL history, so he knows a thing or two about how to prepare for a game. ...
The final injury report for this Sunday's Ravens-Redskins game is out, and both teams have a handful of starters in doubt for the Battle of the Beltway. For the Ravens, offensive tackle Jared Gaither (shoulder), wide receiver Derrick Mason (shoulder), safety Ed Reed (thigh) and conerback Samari Rolle (thigh) are ...
Linebacker Jarret Johnson has had a big 2008 season overall, but he's really come on as of late. ...
It's a tough enough job for an opposing offense to score points against the Ravens' defense under normal circumstances. It's got to be 10 times more difficult when the Baltimore D knows exactly what play is coming. ...
Cornerback Frank Walker was deactivated prior to last Sunday's game against the Bengals, and on the game broadcast, CBS announcers Ian Eagle and Solomon Wilcots reported that Walker's absence was because he refused to contribute on special teams. Walker had started four games earlier in the season, filling in for ...
The Ravens have been able to stretch the field with the deep ball in the last few games, but they might have to limit those deep shots this Sunday against the Redskins. The Skins have arguably the most athletic and talented secondary in the NFL, and with the signing of ...
Ahh, the life of a long snapper. Ravens long snapper Matt Katula is part of NFL.com's SuperAd competition, where fans will vote in one player's story to be shown as a commercial during the 2009 Super Bowl. ...
The Willis McGahee saga is far from over, and it will likely continue deep into the offseason as the Ravens try to figure out how he fits into their plans for the future. After having his best game of the season Nov. 9 in Houston, where he got 25 carries ...
As MASNsports.com's Pete McElroy discussed today in his "Other Side of the Ball" blog, the Redskins are extremely banged up coming into this Sunday's matchup with the Ravens. The Skins had nine starters, including star running back Clinton Portis, sit out practice today because of injuries. The Ravens, on the ...
Bengals wideout T.J. Houshmandzadeh tried to deliver a crack-back block on Ray Lewis late in the first half on Sunday, but Ray-Ray wasn't having any of it. Houshmandzadeh saw Ray chasing Bengals quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick down the sideline and he set up for a Hines Ward-type hit. Lewis saw him ...
Yamon Figurs has shown us flashes of explosiveness. The second-year kick returner has blazing speed and has the ability to break a big play any time he touches the ball. ...
Joe Flacco came to the mic at Ravens headquarters in Owings Mills today wearing a T-shirt that read "Beltway Battle" and had Ravens and Redskins logos on it. It was a sharp looking shirt -- with images of the Capital on the Skins side and the Inner Harbor on the ...
Don't get me wrong, the trick plays and creative formations featuring quarterback Troy Smith have been great. For the most part they've been pretty successful, and yeah, they're kind of fun to watch too. But there's a negative that comes from the Suggs Package -- the Ravens continue to have ...
Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller, wide receiver Derrick Mason and cornerback Samari Rolle will join Orioles pitchers Brian Burres, Chris Ray and Dennis Sarfate Thursday at the Target store in Pikesville for the 4th annual "Holiday Helpers" event. ...
Joe Flacco's success naturally is getting him some attention, and the national media outlets are starting to call. Flacco called in to SportsCenter to talk with ESPN's Hannah Storm about his season and the Ravens' playoff hopes. ...
Ok. 8-4. Four games left. What needs to happen from here for the Ravens to still be playing come January? ...
Willis McGahee didn't see one snap in yesterday's 34-3 win over the Bengals, and naturally, Baltimore wants to know why. Why didn't Willis play? Is he hurt? Is he having problems with the coaches? John Harbaugh doesn't understand all the fuss. ...
Call me crazy, but here's a thought: We might see Marvin Lewis back in Baltimore as the Ravens' defensive coordinator next season. As Scott Garceau mentioned in his MASNsports.com blog today, Marvin Lewis might not be long for Cincinnati. Lewis has spent the last six seasons as the Bengals head ...
Here are three things we learned from yesterday's 34-3 win over Cincinnati: ...
The Ravens selected Mark Clayton with their first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft because of his ability to make big plays. ...
The Ravens stomped the Bengals in Cincinnati today, 34-3, to improve to 8-4 on the season. Marvin Lewis' gang simply got outplayed in nearly every way possible, and they drop to a dismal 1-10-1. There are plenty of stats that would explain how this one turned out the way it ...
Trap game? I don't think so. ...
Jim Leonhard just reached paydirt for the first time in his career, and the Ravens now have a ridiculous 34-3 lead with under three minutes left. ...
We're in junk time now with the Ravens leading 27-3 in the fourth quarter, and we still haven't seen Willis McGahee. John Harbaugh is going to make comments after the game about how the Ravens just go with the guy that they think will give them the best chance on ...
Are you serious? Mark Clayton is running wild on the Bengals, and through two and a half quarters, he's already put together the best game of his four year career. ...
This season, Mark Clayton now has caught a touchdown, ran for a touchdown and thrown a touchdown pass. Clayton's first NFL completion came off a reverse, and ended in a 32-yard touchdown pass to fellow wide receiver Derrick Mason. ...
The Bengals had an anemic first 28 minutes on the offensive side of the ball, but they had a nice drive right before the half to get themselves on the board. After Shayne Graham's 21-yard field goal, the Ravens have a 13-3 lead at the break. Here are a few ...
With the first half winding down and the Bengals trying to accomplish something positive on the offensive side of the football, Ryan Fitzpatrick decided to try and pick up some yards on the ground by himself. The Bengals QB tucked the ball and scampered down the sideline for 21 yards. ...
The Baltimore defense is having its way with the Bengals. You want to try and run the ball? Okay, how's 17 rushing yards through a quarter and a half for ya? ...
The Ravens just took a 6-0 lead on another short Matt Stover field goal, but what's interesting to me through 18 minutes of play is that Willis McGahee has yet to step foot on the field. ...
Good things happen when you can establish the run. After having Le'Ron McClain churn out chunks of yardage play after play, the Ravens were able to take advantage of some over-aggressiveness by the Bengals. ...
The Bengals are bringing lots of pressure so far, and are getting to Joe Flacco before the rookie has time to survey the field. On back-to-back plays, the Bengals brought a blitz that the offensive line couldn't handle. On a second down, John Thornton came off the edge and got ...
We're underway in Cincinnati and the Bengals will have the ball first. The Ravens are going back to their white jerseys and black pants look, while the Bengals are wearing their black jerseys and white pants. ...
Some interesting developments prior to kickoff in Cincinnati. The Ravens have declared offensive tackle Adam Terry inactive for today's game as he's still dealing with the after-effects of a concussion he suffered last week against the Eagles. On Friday, Terry said he expected to play, but he will not be ...
Despite being in just his fourth NFL season, Jason Brown has taken somewhat of a leadership role on the Ravens' young offensive line. ...