Ravens backup quarterback Taylor off to Buffalo
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Baltimore will have a new backup behind quarterback Joe Flacco for the first time since 2011.
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Could former Bills tight end Chandler be match for Ravens?
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The 29-year-old was released by the Bills on Wednesday.
2015 Orioles preview: J.J. Hardy
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Luke Jones will take a look at a member of the 2015 Orioles every day ahead of their April 6 opener.
Ngata trade puts Ravens in enviable 2015 draft position
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General manager Ozzie Newsome is expected to have at least 10 choices in the 2015 draft.
Ravens reportedly re-sign cornerback Levine to two-year deal
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After electing not to tender restricted free agent Anthony Levine ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, the Ravens have reportedly re-signed the
2015 Orioles preview: Chris Tillman
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Luke Jones will take a look at a member of the 2015 Orioles every day ahead of their April 6 opener.
Torrey Smith joins ex-Raven Boldin in San Francisco
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The pair teamed together to beat the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.
Veteran tight end Daniels follows Kubiak to Denver
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The Ravens will now need to look for tight end help in free agency or this spring’s draft.
Ravens trade five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ngata to Detroit
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The 31-year-old’s departure saves Baltimore $8.5 million in salary cap space for the 2015 season.
Suggs restructure puts band-aid on Ravens' cap woes
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The maneuvering gave Baltimore an extra $2.25 million in space on the 2015 salary cap.
Ravens tender restricted free agents Tucker, Hill
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2013 Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker reportedly received a second-round tender worth $2.356 million.
2015 Orioles preview: Adam Jones
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Luke Jones will take a look at a member of the 2015 Orioles every day ahead of their April 6 opener.
Series of unfortunate events led to Ravens' 2015 cap woes
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$15.7 million of the Ravens’ 2015 salary cap is tied to former running back Ray Rice and injured tight end Dennis Pitta.
McPhee reportedly set to sign $40 million contract with Chicago
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Of all the Ravens’ free agents scheduled to officially hit the market on Tuesday, linebacker Pernell McPhee was always considered
Replacing Torrey Smith even more difficult than saying goodbye
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You hope the Ravens won’t take as long replacing Torrey Smith as they did to find him.
Cobb deal puts Torrey Smith in prime position on open market
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The demand for the 2011 second-round pick will only rise with the Packers receiver now off the market.
Ravens' cap issues linger as free-agent negotiating window opens
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NFL teams were able to begin negotiating with the certified agents of unrestricted free agents on Saturday.
Former Ravens return specialist Jones joining San Diego
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The Chargers are scheduled to visit M&T Bank Stadium during the 2015 season.
Orioles part ways with South Korean pitcher Yoon
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Baltimore signed the right-hander to a three-year, $5.575 million contract last offseason.
Jarret Johnson to sign one-day contract to retire with Ravens
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After announcing his retirement from the NFL last week, Jarret Johnson is coming home to officially finish his career where
Will Webb accept pay cut to remain with Ravens?
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The 29-year-old is scheduled to make $8 million in base salary during the 2015 season.
Cary Williams could be solid veteran option for Ravens
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The 30-year-old cornerback played four seasons in Baltimore and was a member of the Super Bowl XLVII champions.
More comfortable Gausman primed for breakout season
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Many view the 24-year-old as a key piece in the Orioles defending their 2014 American League East title.
Ravens pass on using franchise tag for 2015 season
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As expected, the Ravens elected not to use the franchise tag on any player for the 2015 season. Limited salary-cap
Maryland receives highest AP ranking in 12 years
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The Terps have risen to No. 10 for the first time since the 2002-2003 season.
Stay or leave: Forecasting the Ravens’ 2015 class of free agents
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Luke Jones offers his predictions for the Ravens’ batch of free agents set to hit the market next week.
Ravens cut cornerback Victor Hampton after DWI arrest
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(Updated: 12:55 p.m. on Monday) The Ravens announced Monday that they’ve cut cornerback Victor Hampton after he was arrested Saturday
Ravens reportedly re-sign defensive tackle Bilukidi
Luke Jones
On the same day veteran defensive end Chris Canty was released, the Ravens reportedly re-signed defensive tackle Christo Bilukidi to
Recovering Wieters focused on 2015 season despite looming free agency
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The Orioles catcher is currently scheduled to catch his first Grapefruit League game on March 17.
Ravens release Canty to clear $2.66 million in cap space
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The veteran defensive end had been contemplating retirement this offseason.
Jones defends Markakis’ strong words about Orioles departure
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The Orioles center fielder said Dan Duquette should have been more upfront about his reasons for letting Markakis depart.
Seven takeaways from "State of the Ravens" press conference
Luke Jones
The Ravens’ brass met with reporters Tuesday to review the 2014 season and look ahead at the offseason priorities for
Cabrera offers different skill set to second base mix
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The former San Diego infielder has resolved his legal issues stemming from a resisting arrest charge last fall.
Ravens release veteran return specialist Jacoby Jones
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The veteran was the first player to be cut to save room on the 2015 salary cap.
New Orioles outfielder Snider not concerned with filling Markakis’ shoes
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The Orioles hope the 27-year-old’s strong second half in 2014 was a sign of him finally realizing his once-great potential.
Orioles, infielder Everth Cabrera finally agree to one-year deal
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The 28-year-old is expected to report to Sarasota to complete the deal on Tuesday.
Five hot topics for "State of the Ravens" address
Luke Jones
Ozzie Newsome and the Ravens brass will meet with reporters on Tuesday afternoon.
Fixing Jimenez one of Orioles’ biggest challenges this spring
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The 31-year-old pitcher hopes a mechanical adjustment is the key to putting his disastrous 2014 season behind him.
Ravens can't count on Pitta to continue NFL career
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh made it apparent the Ravens need to plan to be without the veteran tight end moving forward.
Harbaugh doesn't have any doubt Ngata deal will get done
Luke Jones
The head coach expressed confidence that the Ravens and the five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle will sign an extension.
Ravens backup quarterback Taylor off to Buffalo
Luke Jones
Baltimore will have a new backup behind quarterback Joe Flacco for the first time since 2011.
Could former Bills tight end Chandler be match for Ravens?
Luke Jones
The 29-year-old was released by the Bills on Wednesday.
2015 Orioles preview: J.J. Hardy
Luke Jones
Luke Jones will take a look at a member of the 2015 Orioles every day ahead of their April 6 opener.
Ngata trade puts Ravens in enviable 2015 draft position
Luke Jones
General manager Ozzie Newsome is expected to have at least 10 choices in the 2015 draft.
Ravens reportedly re-sign cornerback Levine to two-year deal
Luke Jones
After electing not to tender restricted free agent Anthony Levine ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, the Ravens have reportedly re-signed the
2015 Orioles preview: Chris Tillman
Luke Jones
Luke Jones will take a look at a member of the 2015 Orioles every day ahead of their April 6 opener.
Torrey Smith joins ex-Raven Boldin in San Francisco
Luke Jones
The pair teamed together to beat the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.
Veteran tight end Daniels follows Kubiak to Denver
Luke Jones
The Ravens will now need to look for tight end help in free agency or this spring’s draft.
Ravens trade five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ngata to Detroit
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old’s departure saves Baltimore $8.5 million in salary cap space for the 2015 season.
Suggs restructure puts band-aid on Ravens' cap woes
Luke Jones
The maneuvering gave Baltimore an extra $2.25 million in space on the 2015 salary cap.
Ravens tender restricted free agents Tucker, Hill
Luke Jones
2013 Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker reportedly received a second-round tender worth $2.356 million.
2015 Orioles preview: Adam Jones
Luke Jones
Luke Jones will take a look at a member of the 2015 Orioles every day ahead of their April 6 opener.
Series of unfortunate events led to Ravens' 2015 cap woes
Luke Jones
$15.7 million of the Ravens’ 2015 salary cap is tied to former running back Ray Rice and injured tight end Dennis Pitta.
McPhee reportedly set to sign $40 million contract with Chicago
Luke Jones
Of all the Ravens’ free agents scheduled to officially hit the market on Tuesday, linebacker Pernell McPhee was always considered
Replacing Torrey Smith even more difficult than saying goodbye
Luke Jones
You hope the Ravens won’t take as long replacing Torrey Smith as they did to find him.
Cobb deal puts Torrey Smith in prime position on open market
Luke Jones
The demand for the 2011 second-round pick will only rise with the Packers receiver now off the market.
Ravens' cap issues linger as free-agent negotiating window opens
Luke Jones
NFL teams were able to begin negotiating with the certified agents of unrestricted free agents on Saturday.
Former Ravens return specialist Jones joining San Diego
Luke Jones
The Chargers are scheduled to visit M&T Bank Stadium during the 2015 season.
Orioles part ways with South Korean pitcher Yoon
Luke Jones
Baltimore signed the right-hander to a three-year, $5.575 million contract last offseason.
Jarret Johnson to sign one-day contract to retire with Ravens
Luke Jones
After announcing his retirement from the NFL last week, Jarret Johnson is coming home to officially finish his career where
Will Webb accept pay cut to remain with Ravens?
Luke Jones
The 29-year-old is scheduled to make $8 million in base salary during the 2015 season.
Cary Williams could be solid veteran option for Ravens
Luke Jones
The 30-year-old cornerback played four seasons in Baltimore and was a member of the Super Bowl XLVII champions.
More comfortable Gausman primed for breakout season
Luke Jones
Many view the 24-year-old as a key piece in the Orioles defending their 2014 American League East title.
Ravens pass on using franchise tag for 2015 season
Luke Jones
As expected, the Ravens elected not to use the franchise tag on any player for the 2015 season. Limited salary-cap
Maryland receives highest AP ranking in 12 years
Luke Jones
The Terps have risen to No. 10 for the first time since the 2002-2003 season.
Stay or leave: Forecasting the Ravens’ 2015 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his predictions for the Ravens’ batch of free agents set to hit the market next week.
Ravens cut cornerback Victor Hampton after DWI arrest
Luke Jones
(Updated: 12:55 p.m. on Monday) The Ravens announced Monday that they’ve cut cornerback Victor Hampton after he was arrested Saturday
Ravens reportedly re-sign defensive tackle Bilukidi
Luke Jones
On the same day veteran defensive end Chris Canty was released, the Ravens reportedly re-signed defensive tackle Christo Bilukidi to
Recovering Wieters focused on 2015 season despite looming free agency
Luke Jones
The Orioles catcher is currently scheduled to catch his first Grapefruit League game on March 17.
Ravens release Canty to clear $2.66 million in cap space
Luke Jones
The veteran defensive end had been contemplating retirement this offseason.
Jones defends Markakis’ strong words about Orioles departure
Luke Jones
The Orioles center fielder said Dan Duquette should have been more upfront about his reasons for letting Markakis depart.
Seven takeaways from "State of the Ravens" press conference
Luke Jones
The Ravens’ brass met with reporters Tuesday to review the 2014 season and look ahead at the offseason priorities for
Cabrera offers different skill set to second base mix
Luke Jones
The former San Diego infielder has resolved his legal issues stemming from a resisting arrest charge last fall.
Ravens release veteran return specialist Jacoby Jones
Luke Jones
The veteran was the first player to be cut to save room on the 2015 salary cap.
New Orioles outfielder Snider not concerned with filling Markakis’ shoes
Luke Jones
The Orioles hope the 27-year-old’s strong second half in 2014 was a sign of him finally realizing his once-great potential.
Orioles, infielder Everth Cabrera finally agree to one-year deal
Luke Jones
The 28-year-old is expected to report to Sarasota to complete the deal on Tuesday.
Five hot topics for "State of the Ravens" address
Luke Jones
Ozzie Newsome and the Ravens brass will meet with reporters on Tuesday afternoon.
Fixing Jimenez one of Orioles’ biggest challenges this spring
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old pitcher hopes a mechanical adjustment is the key to putting his disastrous 2014 season behind him.
Ravens can't count on Pitta to continue NFL career
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh made it apparent the Ravens need to plan to be without the veteran tight end moving forward.
Harbaugh doesn't have any doubt Ngata deal will get done
Luke Jones
The head coach expressed confidence that the Ravens and the five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle will sign an extension.
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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