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When the Ravens and Bengals met back in Week 11, Cincinnati wide receiver A.J. Green didn't make a single catch or see a single minute of game action, as he was sidelined by a knee injury. Baltimore's defensive backs won't be so lucky this time around. Green has been a force this season, recording 63 catches for 1,031 yards and seven touchdowns - all team
Anquan Boldin has always been considered a tough guy, but this is impressive even for him. The Ravens' wide receiver not only practiced today just eight days removed from surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his knee, but he has also been upgraded from "out" to "doubtful" for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Last week, head coach John Harbaugh said Boldin would miss
Billy Cundiff says his injured left calf has improved. Shayne Graham is ready to kick if needed. Now, the two men will just have to wait and see who gets the call to handle the kicking duties Sunday afternoon in Cincinnati. Head coach John Harbaugh said today the Ravens have not yet made a decision on their kicking job, a decision which could come tomorrow.
The Ravens got a few of their walking wounded back today, as right guard Marshal Yanda, safety Bernard Pollard and even wide receiver Anquan Boldin got out and did some work during this afternoon's practice. Boldin (knee surgery) has already been ruled out for Sunday's game, while Pollard (illness) is on track to play after missing yesterday's session. The biggest question mark among that trio
Well, here we go. Two division rivals squaring off in Week 17 with serious playoff implications on the line. Just the way the NFL wants it. We're all well aware of the stakes. If the Bengals take care of business at home, they'll secure the final Wild Card spot in the AFC. If the Ravens can pick up a big road win, they'll lock up
After the Ravens put the finishing touches on their perfect 8-0 home season on Saturday, head coach John Harbaugh said he was giving the game ball to the Ravens' fans for their part the undefeated campaign. Harbaugh couldn't actually give out a game ball to every single Ravens fan, but today, he handed out personalized, specially-made ones to three season ticket holders chosen at random
Every Thursday, reporters that cover the Ravens meet with the team's three coordinators. With all that's gone on lately around the Ravens' kicking units, I wanted to pass along the thoughts of special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg. As I mentioned the other day, the Ravens have now allowed three kicks for touchdowns this season (two punts, one kickoff) following Josh Cribbs' 84-yard punt return for
While defensive tackle Art Jones returned to practice today after sitting out yesterday's session with an illness, starting strong safety Bernard Pollard was not out on the practice field this afternoon. Pollard participated in yesterday's practice, but was not out there today. Meanwhile, three Ravens missed their second straight practice - right guard Marshal Yanda (back/thigh), linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (concussion) and wide receiver Anquan Boldin
When you've got a second-half lead, there's a fine line between wanting to milk clock and ensure you don't turn the ball over, and wanting to stay aggressive and put the opposing team away. That's a line that the Ravens have had trouble toeing at times this season. On Saturday, the Ravens held a 17-0 lead over the Browns at halftime. They were dominating the
There were no real surprises on the injury report that was just released, at least not from the Ravens' perspective. Wide receiver Anquan Boldin (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, while three other Ravens - linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (concussion), defensive tackle Art Jones (illness) and guard Marshal Yanda (chest) did not participate in this afternoon's practice. Kicker Billy Cundiff (left
The buzz around Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow might have died down a bit over the last couple weeks, but Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs still has Tebow on his mind. Meeting with reporters today during his weekly press briefing, Suggs was asked about his chances of winning the Defensive Player of the Year Award. The three-time Pro Bowler gave an extended answer about putting team goals
While the Ravens had a few injured players return to practice today, they also were without arguably their top offensive lineman. Right guard Marshal Yanda was not participating during the open media portion of today's session. Yanda suffered rib and thigh contusions during Saturday's win over the Browns. Head coach John Harbaugh referred to Yanda's injuries as "good bruises" on Monday, meaning they're fairly substantial.
After sitting out last week and not practicing at all in nearly the last three weeks because of a left calf injury, kicker Billy Cundiff will return to the practice field today. Cundiff says his ailing calf has progressed a lot over the last week or so, and he will kick in practice this afternoon and then see how the injury responds. "It's come a
Take a look at the comments made by Browns punt returner Josh Cribbs following his 84-yard punt return for a touchdown in Saturday's Ravens win. "I didn't have to make too many people miss, and I was wondering where all the defenders were," Cribbs said. "I saw all of the great blocking around me. From there, it was easy. It was just a walk in.
The Ravens will send seven players to the Pro Bowl this season, six of whom made the team as starters. Those selected were running back Ray Rice, fullback Vonta Leach, guard Marshal Yanda, linebacker Terrell Suggs, linebacker Ray Lewis, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and safety Ed Reed. Yanda was the only one of the group not to make the team as a starter; the Ravens'
The Ravens have used the open spot on their 53-man roster to add depth to the offensive line, signing offensive tackle D.J. Jones from their practice squad. Jones, who played his college ball at Nebraska, was originally signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. He spent time on Miami's practice squad earlier this season, but was waived back in mid-October. The Ravens signed
We all know the situation. To guarantee themselves an AFC North title, a first-round bye and at least one home playoff game, the Ravens have to beat the Bengals in Cincinnati this Sunday. There's only one problem. I said the game was in Cincinnati. Yeah, about that ... While the Ravens went 8-0 at home this season for the first time in franchise history, they
At this point in the season, there's very little out there on the free agent market. That's one reason why, despite a host of injuries, head coach John Harbaugh says the Ravens are unlikely to make any significant additions to their roster. "There's really not a lot of guys out there," Harbaugh said. "If anything, people have been signing guys off their practice squads for
John Harbaugh led off his weekly press briefing by updating the status of a host of injured Ravens, a list which grew significantly on Saturday. For starters, Harbaugh said that wide receiver Anquan Boldin is recovering nicely following knee surgery last week. Boldin suffered a partially torn meniscus last Tuesday, and had surgery to repair the injury on Wednesday. "Anquan Boldin continues to progress," Harbaugh
The Ravens have placed wide receiver/kick returner David Reed on injured reserve with a knee injury, ending his season. The team has not yet announced a corresponding roster move. Reed suffered the injury while returning a kickoff in the third quarter of Saturday's win over the Browns. His left knee buckled, and an MRI was expected to reveal that Reed tore his ACL. If it
Last week, playing on national television and in front of about 40 friends and family members from his hometown of Colton, Calif., rookie cornerback Jimmy Smith got roasted. He'll readily admit it. Seeing his first significant playing time of the season, Smith was beaten on a few big plays deep down the field in the Ravens' 34-14 loss to San Diego, including a 28-yard touchdown
Fans probably didn't know what to expect of Shayne Graham when the veteran kicker trotted out to attempt a 48-yard field goal late in the first quarter yesterday afternoon. Heck, Graham's teammates might not have known what to expect, either. Playing in his first game as a Raven in place of the injured Billy Cundiff, the newly signed Graham was put to the test right
You can choose to look at yesterday's 20-14 Ravens win two ways. Option No. 1: It was a big victory which gave the Ravens a perfect 8-0 home record this season and leaves them one win away from locking up a division title and a first-round bye. Option No. 2: What the heck happened in the second half? Your selection might have a lot to
With next Sunday's Ravens-Bengals game holding playoff implications for both teams involved, the NFL has decided to flex the AFC North contest to a 4:15 p.m. start. The game was originally scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. The Ravens can secure their first division title since 2006 with a win at Cincinnati, and a victory would also give them a clean sweep of their
It's impossible to say how much more effective the Ravens' passing attack would have been if Anquan Boldin was in the lineup. Could have changed everything, could have changed nothing. Regardless, without Boldin - who missed his first game this season after undergoing knee surgery this week - the Ravens really struggled to move the ball through the air in today's win over the Browns.
The Ravens earned a big home win today, giving them an 8-0 record at M&T Bank Stadium this season. But it came at a cost. Four Ravens suffered somewhat significant injuries in this afternoon's game, including two starters. Right guard Marshal Yanda, who hasn't missed a game this season, had to leave the game before halftime with what he says are bruised ribs. Yanda says
Up 20-0 late in the third quarter, everything was going as planned for the Ravens. Their defense was suffocating, their offense was rolling and piling up points without top wide receiver Anquan Boldin and they appeared poised to roll to an 11-4 record. Then Cleveland stormed back. The Browns rattled off 14 straight second-half points, making it a one-score game and causing the 71,083 at
The injuries are seriously piling up for the Ravens. It's just been announced here in the press box that right guard Marshal Yanda (chest) and cornerback Cary Williams (concussion) are both doubtful to return today. Yanda was replaced by veteran Andre Gurode in the second quarter, while rookie Jimmy Smith came on to fill in for Williams, who was also injured in the second quarter.
This is sheer domination. The Ravens are up 17-0 over the Browns right now, and to be honest, I'm shocked the score is actually that close. Here are some quick-hit notes on the first half of play: * The Browns are awful. That coaching decision late in the second quarter to spend their last timeout with just under a minute left smelled bad to me
After declaring earlier in the week that he would fight through an ankle injury and play today against the Browns, defensive end Cory Redding will take a seat. Redding is inactive for this afternoon's game against Cleveland, marking the first game he's missed this season. With Redding getting the day off, second-year defensive tackle Art Jones will start for the Ravens. With Anquan Boldin out
With a win today, the Ravens will go undefeated at home for the first time in franchise history. Pretty darn impressive, if you ask me. Now, if they could just bottle up that home intensity and bring it with them on the road ... The Ravens host the Browns today at M&T Bank Stadium, looking for their eighth straight win over their division rivals. Here
Remember three weeks ago, when the Ravens dominated the Browns' front seven and racked up a franchise-record 290 rushing yards in a 24-10 win? Yeah, the Browns remember that, too. That's why, while the Ravens will likely still plan to attack a Cleveland rush defense which is the second-worst in the NFL, they know that the Browns will make every effort to keep Ray Rice
For the second time in a four-week span, the Ravens and Browns will meet with Baltimore looking to separate itself in the playoff picture and Cleveland looking to play spoiler. This time, the game will be held at M&T Bank Stadium, and this time, the Browns will hope to allow fewer than the 290 rushing yards they gave up to the Ravens back in Cleveland
I was going to write an entire blog on the news that Seneca Wallace will start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday, but really, I think one paragraph should just about cover it. Wallace will get the nod in place of second-year QB Colt McCoy, who will not travel with the team to Baltimore due to a concussion suffered two weeks ago against the
With the playoffs looming just weeks away, the Ravens were dealt a blow today with the news that top wide receiver Anquan Boldin will need surgery to repair a slight tear in his meniscus. Head coach John Harbaugh made the announcement after practice today, saying Boldin will miss around two weeks as a result of the procedure. The surgery will be performed this afternoon by
One of the very few - and I mean very few - positives that came out of Sunday night's blowout loss at San Diego was seeing second-year wide receiver David Reed back making a positive impact as a kickoff returner. Reed, who led the NFL in kick return average last year as a rookie, lost the return duties following a two-fumble performance back in Week
As the year has gone on, the rumblings have started to intensify. Could Chuck Pagano be under consideration for a head coaching job after this season is over? It certainly isn't something which is out of the question. Pagano has a coaching background which dates back over 25 years, he's very well-liked by his players and under his direction, the Ravens have the third-ranked defensive
I mentioned earlier today that wide receiver Anquan Boldin was not present during the open media portion of practice. Turns out, it's a knee injury which kept Boldin on the proverbial sidelines today. The Ravens' top wide receiver did not participate in this afternoon's practice, marking the first time all season that I remember him being listed on the injury report. Kicker Billy Cundiff (left
Shayne Graham understands the situation. If Billy Cundiff is healthy and the Ravens feel that he can perform on gamedays, the team will go with Cundiff as their kicker. The guy has been with them for over two years, made the Pro Bowl last season and can still crush kickoffs deep into the end zone. But if Cundiff isn't ready to kick on Saturday or
When the Ravens took the field for this afternoon's practice, newly signed kicker Shayne Graham ran out wearing a No. 12 jersey. Billy Cundiff was not behind him. While Graham took part in his first practice since signing with the team earlier today, Cundiff missed his second straight session because of a left calf injury. Also not present during the open media portion of today's
With Billy Cundiff injured and struggling to kick at a high level, the Ravens have brought in some reinforcements. The team has signed kicker Shayne Graham, an 11-year veteran who made the Pro Bowl back in 2005 but has bounced around since leaving the Bengals at the end of the 2009 season. Graham was with the Ravens in training camp last year, but Cundiff beat
When the Ravens left their team facilities on Monday, they were just hours removed from an embarrassing primetime loss to the Chargers. They had dropped to second place in the AFC North and fallen to the No. 5 seed in the conference. When the players and coaches showed up to team headquarters yesterday morning, their playoff outlook was a lot brighter. They were back in
For everyone wondering whether Sunday's loss would spell the end of Joe Flacco's Fu Manchu, you can rest easy. The Fu is staying, at least for now. Flacco showed up to practice today still sporting the unusual facial hair. He had said that it would stick around as somewhat a good luck charm until the Ravens lost, but apparently he's keeping it. This now ends
I gave a brief explanation of the Ravens' updated playoff scenarios late last night following Pittsburgh's loss at San Francisco, but considering the number of questions that I got both in the comments and on Twitter over the last 12 hours, I wanted to spell everything out here in a bit more detail. Here's where things stand right now: The Patriots have the top seed
Saw a great stat on ESPN last night after the Steelers fell to the 49ers, pushing the Ravens back up to first place in the AFC North. Pittsburgh has lost four games this season. Three of them have been to Harbaugh brothers. Interesting stuff. Last season, Billy Cundiff was a Pro Bowl kicker. This season, he's an injured kicker who's having trouble splitting the uprights.
John Harbaugh owes his younger brother an extra special Christmas present this year. The 49ers, coached by Jim Harbaugh, gave the Ravens ton of help tonight by beating the Steelers 20-3. With the Pittsburgh loss, John Harbaugh's Ravens now are back atop the AFC North. Both the Ravens and Steelers currently hold 10-4 records, but Baltimore owns the head-to-head tiebreaker over their arch rival courtesy
Yesterday had both ups and downs for Ravens fans. With Titans and Raiders losses, the Ravens officially clinched a playoff spot for the fourth consecutive season, which is no small feat. Then, John Harbaugh's team went out and got beat down on national television, dropping them a half-game behind the Steelers in the AFC North and making it so that they no longer control their
I'm not a big fan of the whole "If the season ended today ..." line of thinking. The season doesn't end today, and a lot can happen between now and the final game of Week 17. We've already seen how quickly a team can go from holding control of the AFC's No. 1 overall seed to sitting in a wild card spot and staring at
It's almost like one of those chicken-and-egg things. Which factored more into the Ravens allowing big passing plays down the field in last night's loss to the Chargers - poor coverage in the secondary or the complete lack of a pass rush? You could certainly make an argument both ways. One could point out that Philip Rivers just dominated Ravens cornerbacks Cary Williams and Jimmy
So much for controlling their own destiny. The Ravens entered last night's game having already clinched a playoff spot and knowing that if they won their last three games, they would earn a division title for the first time since 2006, secure a first-round bye and hold home field advantage throughout the postseason. Then they went out and stunk up the joint. We knew the
Poor offense - check. The Ravens scored just 14 points, put up only 290 total yards, and Joe Flacco threw two interceptions. Poor defense - check. The Ravens allowed San Diego to rack up 415 total yards, including 145 on the ground, and they let the Chargers convert 6-of-10 third downs. To make matters worse, the only times all night that the Chargers didn't finish
As expected, with their playoff life on the line, the Chargers are giving the Ravens all they could ask for tonight. And then some. The Ravens have not looked sharp in San Diego tonight, and they go into the break down 10 and with the Chargers set to receive the kickoff at the start of the third quarter. Here are a few quick-hit notes on
After missing the last four games with a toe injury, linebacker Ray Lewis is active and will play tonight against the Chargers. Cornerback Lardarius Webb, who didn't practice at all this week because of a toe injury of his own, is also active tonight. Webb will suit up, giving the Ravens a full cornerback corps against San Diego's potent passing attack. Also active tonight are
As of this post, the Jets are down 28-13 to the Eagles. If that score holds, or if the Raiders lose to the Lions (Oakland is up 17-14 right now), the Ravens will have clinched a playoff birth before they even take the field tonight. If both the Raiders and Jets pick up wins today, John Harbaugh's gang will have to get the job done
As soon as the Ravens drafted Jimmy Smith with the 27th pick in this year's draft, defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano got on the phone with the young cornerback and told him to plan on matching up with the opposing team's top wide receiver every week. "That's why we got you," Pagano told him. "We've had elite, shutdown corners in the past, and we just got
According to a string of tweets from various players, the Ravens had some issues taking off from BWI airport on their trip to San Diego yesterday. The flight was delayed because of mechanical issues, and the team apparently was considering pushing it back to this morning. Instead, after a brief delay, the Ravens took off and subsequently landed safely around midnight Eastern Time. Hope those
Only two Ravens missed practice today, but the team has listed seven players as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Chargers. Linebacker Ray Lewis (toe), cornerback Lardarius Webb (toe), defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (back), defensive tackle Cory Redding (ankle), guard Ben Grubbs (toe), kicker Billy Cundiff (left calf) and cornerback Chris Carr (back) all are down as questionable for the primetime game in San
This Ball So Hard University thing has taken on a life of its own. Linebacker Terrell Suggs was walking around the locker room today with a full-sized diploma indicating that he had received a doctorate from his fictitious university, which he made up a few weeks ago during his pregame introduction on "Sunday Night Football." Asked by a team official where he'd gotten the diploma,
With his top cornerback and his All-Pro linebacker both battling toe injuries, John Harbaugh was not in a mood to discuss whether either player will suit up Sunday night against the Chargers. Cornerback Lardarius Webb has not practiced this week while linebacker Ray Lewis has participated each of the three days. But Harbaugh did not offer much of an update on either guy following Friday's
Ray Lewis has now made it through an entire week of practice without suffering any apparent setbacks to his injured toe. Lewis, who has missed the Ravens' last four games because of turf toe, was out on the practice field again today, marking his third straight session. The 12-time Pro Bowler was limited both Wednesday and Thursday. I would expect to see Lewis out there
Check out this tweet from Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo which came down as the Falcons were routing the Jaguars 41-14 last night: "Dear God how did the ravens lose to the god awful jaguars!!!!!!!" Many of us are wondering the same thing, Brendon. Despite that frustrating loss in Jacksonville, the Ravens can still earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC if they win out
As I mentioned earlier today, three key Ravens did not take part in this afternoon's practice. Kicker Billy Cundiff (left calf), defensive end Cory Redding (ankle) and cornerback Lardarius Webb (toe) all sat out today's session, marking the second straight day those three have missed practice. On a positive note, left guard Ben Grubbs (toe) and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (back) both returned to practice
It seems like Ravens players just keep racking up the awards. For the third straight year, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata has been named to the USA Football All-Fundamentals Team. The honor is given to 26 NFL players - 11 on offense, 11 on defense and four on special teams - who employ proper technique, particularly when blocking and tackling. Ngata was presented with a silver
For the second straight day, linebacker Ray Lewis was out at practice. For the second straight day, cornerback Lardarius Webb was not. Lewis has now practiced consecutive days after missing the last four games with a toe injury. The 12-time Pro Bowler was listed as having a limited practice yesterday. Webb, on the other hand, has not yet practiced after suffering a turf toe injury
Jared Gaither's talent and athletic ability have never been in question. The 6-foot-9, 340-lb. mountain of a man is built like a prototypical offensive tackle, and he possesses the strength, quickness and long arms that coaches dream of. But if you ask why Gaither, a local guy who the Ravens selected in the fifth round of the supplemental draft back in 2007, is no longer
Some NFL players in the final year of their rookie contract might make a scene about their lack of a contract extension or shamelessly self-promote in order to put themselves in a position to earn a hefty deal at the end of the season. Some NFL players might be concerned about what lies ahead in terms of free agency or their future in the league
Ray Lewis slowly walked back on to the practice field today, wearing a No. 9 jersey (for some reason). His teammates responded with a slow clap and some mock cheers. Even the 12-time Pro Bowler isn't safe from some needling. Today marked Lewis' first practice back from a turf toe injury since prior to the Ravens' game against the 49ers three weeks ago. The linebacker
Sporting a protective walking boot on his injured foot, Lardarius Webb met with reporters today to give the latest update on his status as the Ravens prepare to take on the Chargers come Sunday night. After saying last night that he plans on playing Sunday despite suffering turf toe last week, Webb seemed to acknowledge today that there's at least a chance he has to
Oh boy. After all the hype of the Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh matchup back on Thanksgiving, we've got another sibling coaching battle on our hands this week. When the Ravens head out west to take on the Chargers this Sunday night, it will serve as a family reunion of sorts for Baltimore's defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano, whose younger brother, John, is the Chargers' linebackers coach. I'm
John Harbaugh said yesterday that he expects cornerback Lardarius Webb to play on Sunday. Webb agrees with his head coach. Speaking on his radio show on 105.7 The Fan, Webb told host Rob Long that he is recovering from a toe injury suffered in the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Colts. Webb played nearly the remainder of the game despite the injury. "I'm
Terrell Suggs isn't very good at sharing. The Ravens' linebacker just keeps hoarding all the AFC Defensive Player of the Week awards for himself. Suggs was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week today after recording three sacks and three forced fumbles in Sunday's win over the Colts. It's the third time this season and second time in the last three weeks that Suggs
Back in September, head coach John Harbaugh was asked why first-year linebacker Sergio Kindle - the Ravens' top selection in the 2010 Draft - was not getting a chance to play on gamedays. Harbaugh's answer was blunt. "If you're not dressing, it's because you're not good enough yet," Harbaugh said. "That's a fact." Apparently, things have changed a bit since then. Kindle was active and
I've never been a huge fan of premature looks into the playoff picture and possible postseason scenarios, just because things can change so quickly in the NFL. One week you're tied for the top record in the AFC, the next week you could be making arrangements to play a wild card game on the road. But just so everyone has full awareness of where things
Despite a report that cornerback Lardarius Webb will miss at least one game because of a turf toe injury, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said today that he expects Webb to play this Sunday night against the Chargers. Speaking generally about the Ravens' injury situation, Harbaugh said that he thinks everyone who suited up and played yesterday in a win over the Colts should be
Cornerback Lardarius Webb suffered a toe injury toward the end of yesterday's game against the Colts, and is expected to miss at least one game, according to reports. Webb, who is in the midst of the best season of his three-year career, was on the field for the Ravens' second-to-last defensive series of yesterday's game. He made a tackle on Colts receiver Austin Collie late
The NFL will release all of this week's playoff scenarios sometime within the next couple of days, and at that time, we'll know the exact circumstances which will allow the Ravens to clinch a postseason berth this weekend. But we already know this very simple fact: if the Ravens win at San Diego this Sunday night, they're in the playoffs. A win over the Chargers
Terrell Suggs wasn't really in a mood to talk about himself or his career season following yesterday's 24-10 win over the Colts. Instead, the Pro Bowl linebacker turned the attention to his defensive coordinator, and made a unique pitch to keep Chuck Pagano in that same role next season. "If anybody is trying to hire a head coach, if they ask, I'm going to say
As Ray Rice was set to begin his postgame press conference following the Ravens' 24-10 win over Indianapolis, he glanced up at the TV screen to his left, which was airing the Texans-Bengals game. Just then, Houston scored a game-winning touchdown with two seconds left on the clock, a score which gave them a 10-3 record on the season, tying them with the Ravens at
You can't find too many faults with the Ravens after today's 24-10 romp over the Colts. The offense was balanced and efficient, with Joe Flacco throwing for 227 yards and two touchdowns and Ray Rice topping the 100-yard rushing mark for the second straight game. The defense was absolutely dominant, allowing just 167 total yards, much of it in junk time. Terrell Suggs had three
I wonder if they'll let the high schoolers that compete in the long toss competition at halftime throw on Colts jerseys and see what they can do in the second half. Can't be much worse than the guys standing on Indianapolis' sideline. This has just been a massacre so far, with the Ravens outplaying the Colts in every facet of the game. Here are a
Who would've imagined a Ravens-Colts game without both Peyton Manning and Ray Lewis? That just doesn't seem right to me. We knew Manning would miss today's game because of a neck injury, and as expected, Lewis will sit out as well because of a lingering toe injury. It will be Lewis' fourth-straight game missed due to the turf toe. While Lewis will not suit up
The Colts bring their 0-12 record to town today, looking to earn their first victory of the season over a Ravens team which has really struggled of late against the guys with horseshoes on their helmets. Indianapolis has won its last eight games against the Ravens, but it would take a shocker for them to make it nine in a row today. Here are three
The Ravens have been down this road before - playing a struggling, winless team late in the season with everyone expecting the game to be a complete cakewalk. The last time it happened, things didn't go so well for the guys in purple. It might be painful to re-live, but let me take you back to December of 2007. The Ravens went into Miami to
Cornerback Chris Carr has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, meaning he will miss his third straight game with a back injury. The status of both kicker Billy Cundiff and linebacker Ray Lewis is less certain. Both Cundiff (left calf) and Lewis (toe) are listed as questionable on the final injury report of the week. Head coach John Harbaugh said earlier today
The Ravens often have members of the national media out at practice to do feature reports on players or hot topics. Rarely are those members of the media related to the former leader of the free world. Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush and current NBC News correspondent, was at the Ravens' facility today doing a piece for the Today Show
Billy Cundiff has missed the last two days of practice because of a left calf injury, leaving the Ravens in an interesting position. Do they take a chance and hope Cundiff will be able to come around before Sunday's game against the Colts? Do they sign a free agent kicker (word is Shayne Graham would be that guy) in case Cundiff isn't able to play?
This is starting to get interesting. Billy Cundiff was not on the field during the open media portion of today's practice, marking the second straight day that the Ravens' kicker has been absent due to a left calf injury. The positive news is that the injury isn't to Cundiff's kicking leg, but his plant leg. The negative news is that the Ravens might be forced
Hey there, Charm City. I missed ya. I'm back in Baltimore after a few days down in Dallas helping out with MASNsports.com's coverage of the MLB Winter Meetings, and boy, is it good to be back. For some reason, I expected warm weather down in the Big D, but it was freezing down there, and I started to get the shakes after being away from
Offensive guard Ben Grubbs was back at practice Thursday, one day after reportedly receiving the day to rest. Grubbs has been dealing with a toe injury, but participated fully in the Ravens' latest practice. Kicker Billy Cundiff, meanwhile, took Grubbs' place on the sideline. Cundiff was held out of practice with an injury to his left calf and there is no word as to whether
In the wake of free agent slugger Albert Pujols accepting a 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels, maybe the most important thing to take away is the unsettling reality that no superstar, no matter how attached fans or an organization might become, is off limits when it comes to free agency. The Ravens are hoping Ray Rice is the rare exception to this rule.
You may have noticed Tyrod Taylor lined up in the shotgun formation during the second quarter of the Ravens' win over the Browns. More likely, you needed to remind yourself he's still on the roster. The Ravens were camped inside Cleveland's red zone. Flacco was lined up at the top of the formation at wideout, almost assuredly told to simply stay out of harm's way.
A few Ravens are still trying to mend their wounds as the team prepares to host the Colts on Sunday. Linebacker Ray Lewis sat out as he continues to heal his turf toe injury, while cornerback Chris Carr missed practice with a back injury. Also, a pair of offensive linemen, center Matt Birk and guard Ben Grubbs, missed Wednesday's practice. Birk is dealing with a
For the second time in his young career, Ravens running back Ray Rice was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Rice rushed for a career-high 204 yards on 29 carries in Sunday's win at Cleveland and kept the Ravens atop the AFC North at 9-3. It is the first time he's won the award since Week 15 of last season. Rice is the second
There's a good chance Ray Rice assumes the face of the Ravens franchise when Ray Lewis retires in a few years. After all, Rice already has the first name to carry on the tradition, plus the penchant for making the big play. He's vocal when he needs to be, keeps his head down otherwise and looks to have a long and successful career in Charm
Ray Lewis wants to get back on the field. You can see it. He's downright giddy on the sidelines, animated and constantly in the faces of his teammates, coaching and advising after every defensive series. You can tell it pains Lewis to be restricted to the sideline, even more so than the pain stemming from the injury to his toe, the injury that, ironically, is
The Ravens' coaches might not like this headline. They'll insist that the running game never left; that the Ravens had been moving the ball effectively on the ground throughout the course of this season. But yesterday sure looked like the Ravens of old, as they ran the ball a franchise-record 55 times, picked up 290 rushing yards and wore down a Browns front which was
I hate to be the pessimist following yesterday's win over the Browns, especially a win that helped put to rest some worries about whether the Ravens could win on the road against a winnable opponent, but what's up with Billy Cundiff? Play the weather card if you will, but it hasn't been cold and rainy all season, and something is off with the Ravens kicker.
How does a team exorcise its road demons? They can either run away from them or run right at them. On Sunday, the Ravens pretty much ran any way they pleased. Behind a monster day on the ground, including a career high 204 yards for Ray Rice, the Ravens picked up a key divisional road win, steamrolling Cleveland, 24-10. The win keeps the Ravens tied
Have the Ravens possessed the ball the entire first half of this ballgame, or is it just me? Baltimore has controlled play throughout the first 30 minutes in Cleveland, yet John Harbaugh's team has just a 10-point lead at the half. Here are some quick-hit notes on the first half of play: * My goodness, the Browns' run defense is bad. At one point, the
For the third straight week, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has been declared a gameday inactive because of a toe injury. This marks this first time since 2005 that Lewis has been forced to miss three straight games. With Lewis out, third-year inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe will get the start today against the Browns. Ellerbe missed last Thursday's game against the 49ers because of a hamstring
As is the case with the rest of their AFC North counterparts, the Browns have a tough, fast, physical defense. Cleveland is sixth in the NFL in total defense, and has done a really nice job of adapting to a new 4-3 scheme under first-year defensive coordinator Dick Jauron. But when you look at the numbers a little closer, you can see a clear area
For decades, football fans in the Charm City area have been able to watch their team hold training camp practices that have been open to the public. The die-hards, the locals, the fans that have been unable to watch regular season games in person because of cost or scheduling issues, they all could watch training camp up close and interact with their favorite players face-to-face.
For the third straight week, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is listed as questionable because of a toe injury. Head coach John Harbaugh said earlier today that "there's a chance" Lewis plays Sunday against the Browns, although the 12-time Pro Bowler didn't practice all week and appears likely to miss his third game in a row. The Ravens are holding out hope Lewis will be able
The Ravens have announced that they will continue to hold training camp at their Owings Mills headquarters going forward. The team had conducted training camp in Westminster, Md., at McDaniel College for the first 15 years in its history, but moved camp to Owings Mills this summer. Team officials cited convenience, efficiency and the conditions and space at their team facility as the primary reasons
Linebacker Ray Lewis was not participating during the open media portion of practice again today, marking his third straight day missed due to a toe injury, but head coach John Harbaugh is not willing to rule Lewis out for Sunday's game against the Browns. "I feel like there's a chance," Harbaugh said of Lewis' status. "We'll just see how it goes." Lewis has sat out
A matchup with another top 10 defensive unit? Boy, offenses sure don't have any gimmes in the AFC North. The Ravens travel to Cleveland to face the 4-7 Browns this weekend, and another tough defense will be waiting for them. But with the Steelers and Bengals squaring off on Sunday, the Ravens will have a chance to gain a game on one of their divisional
He's only played in five games this season because of a hamstring injury, strep throat and, depending on who you talk to, possible contract issues. But Peyton Hillis appears to be healthy and at least somewhat content with his standing in Cleveland for now, and the Browns' power running back is a guy the Ravens will need to keep tabs on come Sunday. Hillis returned
Ray Lewis' chances of playing Sunday against the Browns appear to be getting slimmer by the day. Lewis missed practice again today, marking the second straight day the Ravens' linebacker sat out because of a toe injury. The 12-time Pro Bowler has missed the Ravens' last two games because of the injury, and it appears likely that Sunday will mark the third-straight contest Lewis will
Back in 2007, Browns kick returner Josh Cribbs went off against the Ravens, averaging 31.3 yards per kickoff return during a September matchup and then 35.0 yards per kick return and 15.3 yards per punt return in a November game. In November of 2008, Cribbs again had a monster day against Baltimore, averaging 33.9 yards on seven kickoff returns, including one he took back 92
Terrell Suggs has now been in the NFL for nine seasons. His list of accomplishments in that time is pretty lengthy. The outside linebacker was named the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year back in 2003. He's made it to four Pro Bowls, is the Ravens' all-time career sack leader and through just 11 games, he's already been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
