Sizing up the post-minicamp 2013 Ravens roster
With OTAs and mandatory minicamp in the rear-view mirror, Luke Jones takes an early look at the roster for training camp.
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Ravens release Pro Bowl fullback Leach after two seasons
The veteran’s departure paves the way for rookie Kyle Juszczyk to become Baltimore’s new starting fullback.
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McClain leaves door open to NFL return — with the Ravens
The 23-year-old linebacker cited the need to get his personal life in order as his reason for retiring after three NFL seasons.
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Ravens conclude draft with two major concerns remaining
Left tackle and wide receiver remained positions that were largely unaddressed despite the Ravens making 10 picks in the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Ravens "working way through" fallout of Rolando McClain arrest
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Speaking to the media following the Ravens’ first-round selection of safety Matt Elam, general manager Ozzie
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Ravens select Florida safety Elam with 32nd pick of first round
The strong safety was the best player remaining on Baltimore’s draft board, according to Ozzie Newsome.
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McClain does Ravens favor in wasting no time with latest arrest
Instead of waiting until after this weekend’s draft, the former Raider’s Sunday arrest reaffirms Baltimore’s need at inside linebacker.
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Ed Reed leaving Ravens after 11 seasons
After finally tasting Super Bowl glory last month, the future Hall of Fame safety will leave Baltimore to join the Houston Texans.
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Ed Reed resolution coming at this week's league meetings?
Luke Jones offers his thoughts on the 34-year-old safety as well as reported interest in Elvis Dumervil and the defensive line.
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Boldin trade looks like loser now, but that doesn't matter in March
It’s easy to balk at the Ravens’ decision now before seeing what they’ll fetch with an extra $6 million in cash.
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Top-heavy 2014 cap commitment could be barrier to Boldin extension
An estimated $70.9 million is committed to just six players for the Ravens’ projected 2014 salary cap.
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Stay or leave: Forecasting the Ravens’ 2013 class of free agents
What will happen with Ed Reed, Dannell Ellerbe, Paul Kruger, and others? Here are your predictions with the start of free agency looming…
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Waiting no gamble at all in Flacco's eyes as he finally cashes in
The quarterback didn’t see much risk in walking away from the Ravens’ offer last summer and seeing how the 2012 season played out.
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Flacco set to take home $52 million in guaranteed money
As is the case with any NFL contract, the devil is in the details as we begin to see how
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Difficult decisions still loom for Ravens after locking up Flacco
The Ravens quarterback’s record-setting deal will provide short-term cap relief, but it doesn’t mean a spending spree is coming.
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Timing everything as Flacco becomes highest-paid player in NFL history
A perfect storm of circumstances for the Super Bowl MVP gave the Ravens no choice but to make him the top-paid quarterback in the game.
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NFL salary cap set at $123 million for 2013 season
The Ravens received good news in addressing their salary-cap concerns with news breaking Thursday night that the NFL has set
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Clock ticking, exclusive tag price falling (a little) for Flacco and Ravens
The deadline for the Ravens to use the franchise tag on the Super Bowl MVP falls on Monday at 4 p.m.
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Business about to pick up as Ravens brass travels to NFL scouting combine
All eyes will be on controversial Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o, but the Super Bowl champions will also be very busy in Indianapolis.
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Ten non-Flacco thoughts on Ravens' offseason
The quarterback has dominated the discussion since Super Bowl XLVII, so Luke Jones offers thoughts on an array of non-Flacco topics.
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Real question is when — not how — Ravens, Flacco strike long-term deal
Paying Flacco more now is a better choice than prolonging the inevitable by messing around with the franchise tag.
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Offseason begins and ends with resolving Flacco contract
Striking a long-term deal with the Ravens quarterback prior to the franchise tag deadline on March 4 is the top priority for Ozzie Newsome.
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Retirement "a long time away" for Ravens general manager Newsome
The longtime executive also reiterated his intentions to sign quarterback Joe Flacco to a long-term deal.
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Newsome pinching himself over Super Bowl XLVII script
Dreams of Jonathan Ogden and Art Modell as Hall of Famers and Ray Lewis retiring as a champion have the Ravens general manager not wanting to wake up.
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Newsome: Harbaugh wasn't pushed to fire Cameron
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — With the Ravens overcoming their December struggles to reach the Super Bowl for the first time
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Harbaugh silent on status of Lewis — and everyone else — for Sunday
The Ravens coach said any players with injury concerns will be treated as game-time decisions against Indianapolis.
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Reed focused on playoffs with cloudy future hanging overhead
The nine-time Pro Bowl safety isn’t dwelling on his expiring contract with an elusive Super Bowl title in his sights.
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Report: Lewis potentially returning for Week 15 showdown with Denver?
A Yahoo! Sports report says Lewis is on target to return to action before the end of the regular season.
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Art Modell on the life of Art Modell – celebrating his amazing life all weekend at WNST.net
It’s long…but well worth it!
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With Ravens' preseason in books, a final 53-man roster projection
Luke Jones takes his final stab at predicting the 53-man roster with final cuts coming Friday.
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Taking cue from teammate would serve Reed well with Ravens
The veteran confirmed Wednesday he’ll play in 2012, but paying attention to Ray Rice would go a long way in improving his chances for a new contract.
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Ravens, Rice agree to terms on five-year contract
Baltimore locked up the Pro Bowl running back with a $40 million deal only minutes before the deadline…
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Ravens, Rice face 4 p.m. deadline today for long-term deal
The Pro Bowl running back would be forced to play for the $7.7 million franchise tag if an agreement isn’t reached Monday afternoon.
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Sizing up the post-minicamp Ravens roster
With OTAs and mandatory minicamp in the rear-view mirror, Luke Jones takes an early look at the roster.
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Mason's lasting legacy with Ravens defined by Flacco's immediate success
It’s difficult envisioning Flacco becoming so good so quickly without Mason running sideline routes for him.
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Former WR Mason set to retire as Raven Monday
Luke says team to hold Monday press conference with Mason, Newsome, Harbaugh…
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Do you really care how Suggs was injured?
Even if the Ravens linebacker tore his Achilles tendon playing basketball, Luke Jones doesn’t feel any differently about the star player.
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Ravens safety Reed says he's not 100 percent committed to playing in 2012
The All-Pro safety was up to his old tricks in an interview with SiriuxXM radio on Thursday.
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Not paying injured Suggs would be costly move for Ravens' future
Even if they have the right, the Ravens would be unwise to strip Suggs of his 2012 salary.
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Without Suggs, challenging road to Super Bowl becomes longer for Ravens
After falling excruciatingly short in the AFC Championship in January, Thursday’s news is even tougher to swallow.
