Baltimore Ravens Rumors & News

Baltimore Sun "After last week’s three-day mandatory minicamp, Ravens players and coaches have gone their separate ways. I’m sure the coaches have carved out some downtime for themselves -- their idea of downtime is watching tape next to a swimming pool instead of in a dark, dusty office -- but the players..." June 18

CBSSports.com "The NFL might not be that far away from having its first full-time female official on the field. And when -- not if -- it happens, look to 2014 as the year and look to Sarah Thomas as the zebra breaking ground. Thomas, 39, became the first female to ever officiate an NCAA football game in 2007..." June 17

Baltimore Sun "A year has made a big difference for Ravens offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie, dramatically improving his standing with the Super Bowl champions. Last year, McKinnie was taking up residency in coach John Harbaugh's doghouse. The former Pro Bowl blocker wasn't in good enough shape to participate in..." June 17

Baltimore Sun "The Ravens aren't planning to pursue acquiring a veteran wide receiver at this time, according to league sources. That includes free agent wide receivers like Brandon Lloyd and Austin Collie. The Ravens could always revisit the situation later on, though. The Ravens will continue to monitor..." June 15

Russell Street Report "Prior to the 2001 season I recall feeling that on the heels of a Super Bowl XXXV Championship, the next season arrived too fast. I wanted to bask in the glow of a city of champions just a little longer. Starting the season meant that the title of “Defending World Champions” would only last..." June 15

CBSSports.com "It's been two years since LaMarr Woodley offered this answer when asked if quarterback Joe Flacco could lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl. "No, not at all, because they have to go through one team -- that's the Pittsburgh Steelers in that AFC Championship," the Steelers linebacker said at the time...." June 14

Baltimore Sun "Ravens reserve running back Damien Berry was arrested Tuesday by Baltimore County police on a failure to appear warrant stemming from a driving while license suspended charge, according to court records and Baltimore County Police Department Cpl. Cathy Batton. Berry hasn't been at practice for..." June 13

ESPN.com "Houston Texans safety Ed Reed, who is still rehabbing from offseason hip surgery, indicated that the injury originally occurred when Patriots quarterback Tom Brady kicked him in the AFC championship game. "The only play I could look at is when I got kicked by a certain quarterback," Reed said..." June 12

Baltimore Sun "Cut by the Ravens today, Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach is already in demand as a free agent. Leach is scheduled to visit the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, according to a league source. Leach is a three-time Pro Bowl selection regarded as one of the most punishing lead blockers in the game. The..." June 12

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel "The Miami Dolphins' desire to upgrade the fullback position apparently won't stop with Tuesday's waiver wire claim of former Bears fullback Evan Rodriguez. According to the Baltimore Sun, veteran fullback Vonta Leach, who was released by the Ravens on Tuesday, will visit the Dolphins on..." June 11

New York Daily News "When the NFL invades Broadway this winter, the term “Great White Way” will take on a whole new meaning. The Daily News exclusively obtained details and artist renderings of some of the major plans the NFL has for “Super Bowl Boulevard” — a football-themed extravaganza between 34th and 44th..." June 11

Baltimore Sun "The Baltimore Ravens made it official today, cutting Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach after they were unable to work out a trade following attempts to restructure his contract. The Ravens are replacing him on the roster with veteran blocking tight end Billy Bajema, who was on the team last season as..." June 11

Baltimore Sun "Unable to reach a compromise after negotiations to try to restructure the contract of veteran fullback Vonta Leach, sources say the Ravens are expected to release or trade the Pro Bowl lead blocker as soon as Tuesday. Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome and vice president of football..." June 10

CSN Baltimore "John Harbaugh did not hesitate last week when asked about Torrey Smith’s leadership qualities. "Torrey is a lot of things,’’ Harbaugh said. "Torrey is a good person. He’s a hard worker. He’s a humble person. Obviously (he is) a really talented guy. He’s a real engaging guy, and he’s honest...." June 09

CSN Baltimore "The Ravens won't be having any kind of competition at punter this summer; coach John Harbaugh's already made that clear. Punter Sam Koch will return for his eighth year as the team's punter, and now he's got a Super Bowl ring. Punters rarely get much notice in the NFL unless there's mistakes or..." June 08

NFL.com "The Ravens are expected to craft a proposal for a restructured contract for Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach, according to The Baltimore Sun. Leach reportedly has one of the highest salary-cap figures on the Ravens roster with $4.33 million due in 2013 (more on that below). Ravens brass would..." June 08

NFL.com "One day removed from a jovial meeting with the president at the White House, John Harbaugh was back to business Thursday at the Baltimore Ravens' organized team activities and took the opportunity to call out linebacker Courtney Upshaw. "He understands the defense exceptionally well," Harbaugh..." June 07

Baltimore Sun "Getting acclimated to the NFL hasn't been a slow process for Ravens first-round safety Matt Elam. The former Florida All-American has been picking up the defense quickly and hasn't displayed any hesitation while lining up at strong safety. Although the more difficult litmus tests will occur..." June 06

NFL.com "Matt Birk wasn't the only player from last year's Super Bowl-winning Baltimore Ravens team to skip out on their trip to the White House on Wednesday, but he was the only one who boycotted the trip because of his personal beliefs. "I wasn't there," Birk told KFAN-FM on Thursday. "I would say..." June 06

Baltimore Sun "President Barack Obama praised the Ravens' resilience, toughness and their commitment to the Baltimore community. However, when it came to paying homage to one of their most dominant and well-known players, Obama made it clear that he does have his limits. The president responded to Ray Lewis'..." June 06

Baltimore Sun "The Ravens have signed veteran free agent linebacker Daryl Smith to a one-year contract, a transaction intended to bolster depth at inside linebacker. Although terms weren't immediately available, sources told The Baltimore Sun this wasn't an expensive investment. The Ravens cut oft-injured..." June 06

NFL.com "President Barack Obama walked out Wednesday to welcome the Baltimore Ravens to the White House lawn, but one thing was missing. "No smoke machine?" Obama asked. No matter how you lean politically, it's always a pleasure to have a president that talks sports so comfortably. (Just like it was..." June 05

NFL.com "With both London games already sold out this season, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has visions of expanding the league's overseas schedule in the future. Speaking at a New York University conference Tuesday, Goodell revealed that the NFL is planning to add a third London game each year. In..." June 05

Baltimore Sun "Veteran free agent linebacker Daryl Smith is firmly on the Ravens' radar with dialogue ongoing between the Super Bowl champions and the former Jacksonville Jaguars starter, according to sources. Although no deal has been reached yet, sources say the Ravens are interested in possibly signing him..." June 05

CSN Baltimore "The Ravens really went to another level on offense after Jim Caldwell took over as the coordinator late in the regular season. There's no question about that. Baltimore's really been supported by its defense for years, but the offense pushed the Ravens through the playoffs and to a Super Bowl..." June 02

CSN Baltimore "Jimmy Smith hopes that boxing makes him a better cornerback. As part of his offseason training, Smith has turned to boxing as part of his conditioning work. Smith is not sparring, but he is going through some of a boxer’s training regimen and working with the speed bag. At OTA’s on Friday,..." June 02

CSN Baltimore "The Ravens are headed to the White House. They will visit Washington and meet with President Obama on Wednesday, June 5, as a perk for winning the Super Bowl, the team announced Friday. It’s been a longstanding tradition for the president to greet sports championship teams. Obama had..." June 01

Carroll County Times "Jacoby Jones is done with dancing for now. At least “until I get in the end zone,” as he put it Friday during a brief meeting with the media that centered as much on dancing as it did on football. It was Jones' first meeting with the media in a news conference-type setting since finishing his..." June 01

Baltimore Sun "Since trading former Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers following a contract dispute, the Ravens haven't pursued an experienced replacement. That's partially by design. Although general manager Ozzie Newsome has said the Super Bowl champions could add a veteran..." May 31

Baltimore Sun "Ravens veteran tight end Ed Dickson is signing his original round restricted free agent tender today. Dickson is a former third-round draft pick from Oregon who was assigned a $1.323 million tender. Like fellow Ravens restricted free agent tight end Dennis Pitta and defensive lineman Arthur..." May 31

Baltimore Beat Down "The Baltimore Ravens will have almost an entirely new secondary in 2013 compared to the unit they finished 2012 with. The starting safeties will be some combination of Michael Huff, rookie Matt Elam and James Ihedigbo. At corner the Ravens will start two of three players at the two outside,..." May 30

CBSSports.com "People keep telling me what's ahead for San Francisco's Michael Crabtree, the victim of a torn Achilles expected to sideline him six months, but I'm not sure anyone really knows. That is, anyone outside of Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs. He's the guy who last spring tore his Achilles,..." May 29

Detroit Free Press "Former members of the Grand Valley State football team gathered in a parking lot. Their faces frozen. In shock. Some hugged. Others just stood there. Staring. They had found their quarterback. Cullen Finnerty. He was dead in the woods. “This sucks, man,” said Joe Wohlscheid, who played..." May 29

NFL.com "The NFL Draft is moving two weeks later than usual, at least for 2014. The league announced Tuesday that the 2014 NFL Draft will be held at Radio City Music Hall on May 8 to 10. The league also was considering moving the draft to May 15 to 17 because of scheduling issues at Radio City Music..." May 28

Baltimore Sun "On March 4, agent Joe Linta and the Ravens finalized a six-year, $120.6 million contract extension for Joe Flacco, making the quarterback the highest paid player in the history of the NFL. Nearly three months later, Linta is still taking his victory lap. The agent told USA Today that the..." May 27

Pro Football Talk "Center Matt Birk’s retirement meant the Ravens had no chance to bring back their entire starting offensive line from the Super Bowl, but they did the next best thing. Re-signing left tackle Bryant McKinnie after McKinnie flirted with other teams allows the Ravens to put four-fifths of that line..." May 26

NFL.com "Joe Flacco might be the all-time poster boy for good timing in free agency. The walk year of his contract coincided with a season in which he emerged as a star, silenced his critics and netted a second Lombardi Trophy for the Baltimore Ravens. The result of that rise was a six-year contract..." May 26

New York Post "Chris Canty was cut by Giants and signed with the Ravens this offseason -- and believes he’s going to a team with a better quarterback. When asked in a video interview Friday with Pro Football Talk which signal caller is better, Eli Manning or Joe Flacco, Canty did not hesitate. “Joe..." May 26

CBSSports.com "Former Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis finished his career on top of the football world in February, when his Ravens beat the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. Now, Lewis is headed to the top of the actual world. The retired linebacker plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro -- the tallest freestanding mountain..." May 26

CSN Baltimore "The national perception is that the Ravens are unlikely to repeat as Super Bowl champs. That gives the Ravens reason to feel disrespected, a mantra they may use for motivation. Complacency is a danger for defending champions. But after undergoing so much change, the Ravens may have an easier..." May 25

CSN Baltimore "How well Terrell Suggs plays at outside linebacker next season will be a key factor in determining how good the Ravens are. Suggs is still regarded as one of the NFL’s top players by his peers. On the NFL Network’s annual Top 100 list voted by players, Suggs ranked No. 56 this week. The..." May 25

CSN Baltimore "Joe Flacco has never missed a start since joining the Ravens. So what happens if something happens to Flacco? The competition between Tyrod Taylor and Caleb Hanie to be the Ravens’ No. 2 quarterback will play out through minicamps and training camp. Taylor has been Flacco’s backup the past..." May 24

CBSSports.com "Former Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis finished his career on top of the football world in February when his Ravens beat the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. Now Lewis is headed to the top of the actual world. The retired linebacker plans to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro -- the tallest freestanding mountain in..." May 24

Baltimore Sun "The Ravens' hard luck at inside linebacker hasn't stopped. Rookie inside linebacker Arthur Brown underwent sports hernia surgery a few weeks ago and is expected to be sidelined for a total of four to six weeks. He's expected to make a full recovery by training camp. "Arthur had a sports..." May 23

ESPN.com "Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston. He said all "[options] are on the table." "As I have said before, I..." May 23