Ravens sign first-round safety Hamilton to rookie deal, leaving five picks unsigned
Both of Baltimore’s first-round picks are now under contract, leaving just five of the team’s 2022 selections unsigned.
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Ravens agree to $70 million deal with New Orleans safety Marcus Williams
After big contracts for Eric Weddle, Tony Jefferson, and Earl Thomas brought mixed results at best in recent years, Baltimore made its latest significant commitment at the safety position Tuesday.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts approaching start of free agency
Jimmy Smith hitting the open market to determine his value makes sense for both him and Baltimore.
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Former Ravens first-round pick in trouble with law again
Matt Elam was arrested in Florida for the second time in three months on Monday morning.
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Ravens safety Elam arrested on drug charges in Miami
The 2013 first-round pick is scheduled to become a free agent next month.
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Ravens elevate Elam to 53-man roster for Sunday's game
The former first-round pick hasn’t played in a real game since the 2014 postseason.
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S. Smith, Mosley questionable to play against Pittsburgh
Both starters were listed as full participants in the Ravens’ walk-through on Friday.
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Elam thankful to have another opportunity with Ravens
The 2013 first-round pick injured his knee in the second preseason game in August.
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Suggs, Yanda return to practice as Ravens hit bye week
The 14th-year linebacker intends to play against Pittsburgh in Week 9.
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Ravens' roster maneuvering reflects new injured reserve rule
Matt Elam was placed on injured reserve Monday, but the fourth-year safety is eligible to potentially return later this season.
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Breaking down the 2016 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
Luke Jones offers his impressions as the Ravens constructed their first 53-man roster for the 2016 season.
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Sizing up the 2016 Ravens roster before the third preseason game
Luke Jones attempts to construct Baltimore’s 53-man roster with final cuts only a week away.
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Ravens safety Elam out "some number of weeks" with knee injury
The 2013 first-round pick was already no sure thing to secure a spot on the 53-man roster.
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Veterans rest as Ravens continue countdown to preseason opener
Joe Flacco was one of the few older players not to receive the day off on Friday.
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Ravens decline fifth-year option on safety Matt Elam
The fourth-year safety has been one of the most disappointing first-round picks in franchise history.
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Ten Ravens thoughts counting down to draft
Luke Jones offers some purple-related thoughts with the draft only two weeks away.
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What's next at safety after Ravens bring on Weddle?
Baltimore already had too many at the position with Lardarius Webb moving from cornerback to safety.
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Pondering the Ravens' potential 2016 salary cap cuts
Dennis Pitta is one of several veterans who could be cut this offseason.
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Ravens safety Elam suspended for substance-abuse violation
Though on injured reserve, the 2013 first-round pick will be suspended without pay for Sunday’s game.
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Ravens-related thoughts on Week 7
Tight end Maxx Williams is just one of several high picks in recent years who wasn’t on the field Monday night.
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Ravens defensive end Urban suffers biceps tear
The 2014 fourth-round pick missed his entire rookie season with a torn ACL.
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Twenty Ravens players missing from Friday's practice
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens were missing 20 players from their 90-man preseason roster as they practiced in shells
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Ravens hoping they've finally found stability at safety
Veteran Kendrick Lewis was signed in the offseason to become Baltimore’s starting free safety.
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Ravens shift training camp to M&T Bank Stadium on Monday
BALTIMORE — Giving many rookies their first exposure to playing in an NFL stadium, the Ravens conducted an open training
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Ravens not taking any chances with early injuries in camp
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Already preparing to play the 2015 season without safety Matt Elam, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh
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Harbaugh "not optimistic" with prognosis for Elam's biceps injury
The 2013 first-round pick left Saturday’s practice with an undisclosed injury.
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2015 Ravens training camp preview: Safeties
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills.
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Ravens thoughts on Koch, safety position, Ngata
At a time of year when you pray for peace and quiet while counting down to the start of training
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Ravens position battles to watch this summer
Will first-round pick Breshad Perriman be ready to start opposite Steve Smith in the season opener?
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Five questions pondering Schaub, Orioles bullpen, Flaherty
Luke Jones discusses topics related to both the Orioles and the Ravens at the end of another week.
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Elam having "best camp yet" in defensive coordinator's mind
The 2013 first-round pick has been a disappointment through his first two seasons.
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Five questions pondering Showalter, Arrington, Harvey, others
Every Friday, I’ll ponder five topics related to the Orioles or Ravens (or a mix of both). Five questions …
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Ravens sign first-round pick Breshad Perriman
Baltimore has signed its entire draft class two weeks before Memorial Day.
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Even after strong draft, Ravens remain vulnerable at cornerback
The 25-year-old Rashaan Melvin is one of several players projected to be in the mix for the No. 3 cornerback spot.
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Five young players the Ravens need more from in 2015
The pressure is on safety Matt Elam to prove he wasn’t a complete bust as a first-round pick in 2013.
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In end, Ravens couldn't overcome biggest weakness
General manager Ozzie Newsome will be busy trying to fix the league’s 23rd-ranked pass defense.
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Ravens pass defense on pace to be worst in franchise history
The Ravens are on pace to allow more than 4,300 passing yards, shattering the franchise-worst mark set in 1996.
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Ravens moving forward with Hill as starting safety
The former New York Giant received his first start of the season in Pittsburgh last week.
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Harbaugh looking for members of Ravens secondary to step up
The head coach issued a challenge to a pass defense currently ranking 26th in the NFL.
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Short-handed Ravens secondary has no time for excuses against Steelers
Cornerback Lardarius Webb could be entrusted to cover Pro Bowl wide receiver Antonio Brown.
