Quinn Sypniewski News

Baltimore Ravens tight end L.J. Smith told Davon Drew to be aware once training camp arrives on July 28.

L.J. Smith is learning that some labels are stickier than others. For a few years when he played for the Philadelphia Eagles , Smith had developed a reputation as one of the better pass-catching tight ends in the NFL .

After taking part in the most practice work he's seen all offseason, Todd Heap believes he will be able to fully participate by the start of training camp.

Ravens tight end Todd Heap is facing questions about his durability and whether he has lost a step and some explosiveness.

Here are the top stories Friday in the AFC North: Morning take: There seems to be varying reports on Cincinnati's interest, or lack thereof, in Ellis.

Tight end Davon Drew agreed to a three-year deal that includes just less than $140,000 in guaranteed money with the Ravens, the team announced Thursday.

The Ravens must have expelled a gasp of fear when tight end Edgar Jones hit the turf in Tuesday's practice.

Opening statement: "Great to see everybody on our once-a-week deal here. You guys happy to be out, watching a little ball? Enjoying it? Getting away from the Orioles for a couple of hours? I'll be there over the weekend, by the way.

Ravens' offensive coordinator Cam Cameron's system definitely likes to utilize the tight end.

It has been just over a year since Baltimore Ravens tight end Quinn Sypniewski's left knee buckled during an awkward collision with outside linebacker Antwan Barnes.

Suggs still has not signed his one-year franchise tender, meaning that he is not yet officially under contract.

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The Ravens improved their tight end corps with the selection of East Carolinaa s Davon Drew in the fifth round.

The Ravens may have signed L.J. Smith this offseason to add depth alongside Todd Heap and Quinn Sypniewski, but that doesna t mean they are ruling out all tight ends in the draft.

Wideout Demetrius Williams and tight end Quinn Sypniewski officially signed their one-year restricted free agent tenders this week, extending the stay for two players that ended the 2008 campaign on Injured Reserve.

The Baltimore Ravens officially re-signed free agent punter Sam Koch to a one-year tender on Friday.

The reports of Todd Heapa s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, the Ravens signed L.J. Smith this past week but that doesna t mean Heap is out the door, as so many appear hopeful for.

Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC North: Morning take: This is a good move for Baltimore.

If he signs, the tight end would reunite with John Harbaugh, now Baltimore's coach.

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