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MelissaRubin The Baltimore Ravens offense had an impressive start as they went “boom, boom, boom” down the field for a touchdown in Thursday’s preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Unfortunately that drive was the only shining moment for the offense and they struggled for the rest of the game. Ravens Nation left the stadium grumbling about … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens traded wide receiver David Reed to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for running back Delone Carter. Carter, a 2011 fourth-round pick from Syracuse, is starting his third season in the National Football League. He played in 10 games last season; ran the ball 32 times for 122 yards and three touchdowns. The … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens played in front of a home crowd for the first time since winning the Super Bowl in January. While they beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-23, they left a sour taste in the mouths of Ravens Nation with many unanswered questions on the table. The first team offense and defense were outplayed in … Read more
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome didn’t waste any time adding veteran reinforcements to the offense. Sunday he signed wide receiver Brandon Stokley and agreed to terms with tight end Dallas Clark. After trading veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers, the Ravens needed to fill the void he left behind. Stokley … Read more
Did someone hit the fast forward button this summer? It sure feels that way. It is hard to believe that the Baltimore Ravens played their first preseason game on Thursday night, crushing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44-16. While my love/hate with preseason football continues, I learned that some people like preseason games. Some of my … Read more
Sometimes things happen for a reason. In 1996 the Baltimore Ravens needed a running back and then owner Art Modell wanted running back Lawrence Phillips, however vice president of player personnel (now general manager) Ozzie Newsome had a different opinion. It was rumored that the Arizona Cardinals would select left tackle Jonathan Ogden and Newsome … Read more
Apparently you can go home again. That’s what former Baltimore Ravens fullback Vonta Leach did today. The Ravens cut Leach in June when they failed to agree on a contract restructure. Leach tested the free agent market, but had no luck finding a new home. The Ravens lost tight end Dennis Pitta for the season … Read more
It didn’t take long for the injury bug to attack the Baltimore Ravens during training camp this weekend. Tight end Dennis Pitta fractured and dislocated his hip on Saturday when he collided with safety James Ihedigbo in the end zone. Pitta had surgery Saturday night. Some speculated if/when he would return until today when head … Read more
Ready or not, Baltimore Ravens training camp has begun. The reigning Super Bowl champions are preparing to defend their title. The team has many new faces after losing eight starters due to free agency, trade and retirement. According the Elias Sports Bureau; no defending Super Bowl winner has lost more than five. Training camp will … Read more
For the first time in my life I am not excited about the start of Baltimore Ravens training camp this week. A lifelong Baltimore sports fan, I endured 14 seasons of pain and misery when the Orioles sucked and the start of Ravens training camp was like Christmas in July. By the All Star break, … Read more
Their Super Bowl celebration is officially over; the Baltimore Ravens began their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. There are new faces this season, free agents and newly drafted rookies; it the first time they will practice together. The Ravens are hopeful they put the right pieces in place during the offseason. They still have questions to … Read more
Baltimore Ravens fullback Vonta Leach tweeted this message Monday night: “Thank @Ravens organization for a great two years,” Leach tweeted. “I came here and did what we set out to do and that’s win the Super Bowl. My time here is up but what we accomplished, we will be forever linked. Thank the fans for … Read more
The weather gods were kind to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. They enjoyed a picture perfect day on the South Lawn of the White House where they met President Barack Obama. It is tradition for the president to meet the Super Bowl Champions and the Ravens relished their chance to partake in the tradition. Many … Read more
Since the Baltimore Ravens lost many defensive players during free agency, it is easy to forget that the Baltimore Ravens have two veteran players returning from injuries this season. Cornerback Lardarius Webb tore his ACL in the week six game against the Dallas Cowboys and linebacker Jameel McClain suffered a spinal contusion in the … Read more
Winning a Super Bowl is nice, but the perks of being champions are even nicer. While it’s great to hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy, it also exciting to meet the president and collect your Super Bowl ring. Next week the Ravens will do both. On Wednesday they head to the White House to meet President … Read more
While winning Super Bowl XLVII is still fresh in the minds of the Baltimore Ravens, they are looking ahead to the 2013 season with the start of their Organized Team Activities (OTAs) this week. The Ravens hope to answer some questions this week. Who will replace wide receiver Anquan Boldin, traded to the San Francisco … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens have one less thing to worry about. Today, troubled linebacker Rolando McClain retired from his three-year career in the National Football League. McClain played for the Oakland Raiders before he signed with the Ravens on April 12. Ten days after he signed with the Ravens he got himself into more hot water, … Read more
That is the big question the Baltimore Ravens need to answer. After losing several key defensive players in free agency, they traded one key offensive player to the San Francisco 49’ers, wide receiver Anquan Boldin. While they beefed up their defense acquiring veteran players through free agency and drafting rookies; they only selected one wide … Read more
It was quite a busy weekend for the reigning Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens. They had 12 picks in the 2013 NFL Draft, plenty to help them bolster and rejuvenate their depleted defense. After winning the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl linebacker Ray Lewis retired, the Ravens also lost several key defensive players in free agency. They … Read more
Rolando McClain made headlines in Baltimore before setting foot on the field. McClain signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on April 10. His chances of playing like a Raven decreased when he was arrested for disorderly conduct Sunday night. McClain was at a park in his hometown of Decatur, Alabama. He was among … Read more
Thursday night felt like Christmas in Baltimore when the National Football League (NFL) released the 2013 schedule. It is safe to say that the Baltimore Ravens schedule is fair despite the absence of a Monday Night home game and opening the season on the road (despite winning Super Bowl XLVII). A scheduling conflict prevented the … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens roster looks a bit different from the how it did when they won Super Bowl XLVII on February 3. The Ravens lost many key defensive players including Pro Bowl linebacker Ray Lewis, who retired after last season. Other defensive players lost during last month’s free agency frenzy include linebackers Paul Kruger and … Read more
Life is good for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. He led his team to a Super Bowl win, was named MVP, received a five-year contract for $120 million and now he will portray former Baltimore Colts quarterback, Johnny Unitas in an upcoming movie about his football career. Unitas is considered one of the greatest NFL … Read more
. The Baltimore Ravens need a middle linebacker. Former Oakland Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain needs a job. Wednesday several sources reported that the Ravens agreed to terms with McClain on a one-year deal. McClain talked to other teams, but the Ravens were considered the favorite to sign him. The two sides met Wednesday to … Read more
Of all the Ravens departures this off season this is the one that hurts the most. I think knowing it would likely happen helped soften the blow, yet it still hurts.The news broke on Wednesday and while the details are still being ironed out, Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed and the Houston Texans are close … Read more
Is it over yet? Please wake us when all Baltimore Ravens free agents flee the nest. It happened again, but we knew this one was coming. Another defensive player left on Thursday. Cornerback Cary Williams signed a three-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. The contract is worth $17 million, $10 million guaranteed. Williams broke the … Read more
More screams were heard in Baltimore on Wednesday when the Ravens decided to cut another veteran player, safety Bernard Pollard. Pollard broke the news via Twitter: “Well Raven Nation it’s been fun. My time in Baltimore is done… Thank you!” The news was surprising since releasing him only saves the Ravens $1 million against the … Read more
Well the joy of winning Super Bowl XLVII didn’t last long in Baltimore. The National Football League’s free agency started at 4pm on Tuesday, shortly after all hell broke loose when the Baltimore Ravens lost two linebackers to free agency. Fans were still reeling from Monday’s trade of wide receiver Anquan Boldin to the San … Read more
Football is a game, but it is also a business and hard decisions have to be made. Working to get under the 2013 salary cap, the Baltimore Ravens faced a tough decision when they cut their top wide receiver Anquan Boldin. Monday afternoon the Baltimore Sun reported that Boldin was traded to the San Francisco … Read more
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice is a star on and off the field. He shines on game day and also in the fight against bullying. He is an advocate of anti-bullying. Earlier this week, 12-year old Baily O’Neill, a student at Derby Township School in Pennsylvania, was beaten so badly he had to be placed … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens have their franchise quarterback! After much negotiating, they reached a deal with their Super Bowl XLVII MVP quarterback Joe Flacco! The news broke Friday evening by Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer. The new contract will be signed on Monday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter later reported that the six-year, $120.6 million deal makes Flacco the … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens likely saw the last of offensive tackle (OT) Bryant McKinnie. On Wednesday, CBS Sports Jason La Canfora reported that they do not expect to sign McKinnie to a new deal before the start of free agency on March 13. McKinnie became a Raven 2011 after playing for the Minnesota Vikings. He was … Read more
Admit it Ravens Nation, you know you love seeing Jacoby Jones do his thing in the end zone…Well now he’ll share his “Choppa City Juke” and “Cabbage Patch” with the rest of the nation. He is taking his moves to ‘Dancing With The Stars’ (DWTS). He lobbied to go on the show during an appearance … Read more
No football player sets out to play for 15 years in the National Football League. Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk will tell you it’s never something he planned, it was something that just happened. After winning the Super Bowl earlier this month, Birk thought about his future and contemplated retirement, something he thought about for … Read more
We had a feeling this was coming, but it’s not a big deal. Tuesday the World Champion (it feels good to say it!) Baltimore Ravens announced they will increase prices at M&T Bank Stadium this year. The Baltimore Sun reported that ticket prices will rise by about 10%. It was their first increase in four … Read more