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October 4, 2014
Latest Rumors Around Chris Canty
Days after being released by the Baltimore Ravens, free-agent defensive end Chris Canty is starting to explore his options for 2015. Continue for updates. Canty Reportedly to Visit Jets Wednesday, Mar...
Baltimore Ravens ask Lardarius Webb to take pay cut
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the Baltimore Ravens have approached Lardarius Webb about taking a pay cut, but it remains unclear if the veteran cornerback will be agreeable.
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NFL's Ravens, Rice settlement was for $1.59 million: report
(Reuters) - The settlement of a wrongful termination grievance reached in January between the Baltimore Ravens and running back Ray Rice was for $1.59 million, the Baltimore Sun reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Rice filed the grievance after he was cut from the Ravens and had his $35 million contract terminated in September, when a graphic video surfaced of him knocking out his then-finance...
Report: Ravens, Rice reach $1.588M settlement
Ray Rice received $1.588 million from the Baltimore Ravens as part of the settlement in his wrongful termination grievance hearing in January, the Baltimore Sun reported Tuesday, citing sources.
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Ray Rice Grievance Settlement with Ravens Reportedly Worth $1.588 Million
Running back Ray Rice and the Baltimore Ravens came to terms on a settlement regarding his wrongful termination grievance in January, and the particulars of that settlement are now reportedly known...
Victor Hampton released by Ravens following arrest
Victor Hampton was arrested over the weekend on charges of driving while impaired. The Baltimore Ravens cut the cornerback on Monday.
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Hampton Cut by Ravens Following DWI Arrest
The Baltimore Ravens announced Monday afternoon they cut cornerback Victor Hampton. The move comes after a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper arrested Hampton for allegedly driving while impaired...
Report: Jones Meeting with Bengals, Titans
Just a year after re-signing wide receiver Jacoby Jones to a four-year, $12 million deal, the Baltimore Ravens decided to cut him this offseason. Now, the renowned return man is looking for a new home, and a market is developing for his services...
Jacoby Jones slated for visits with Bengals, Titans
Neither the Bengals nor Titans are expected to use their franchise tag on Monday, leaving them free to work on other matters before the start of the new league year next week. One thing that's on tap is a visit with wide receiver/kick returner Jacoby Jones. Jones was released by the Ravens last week, leaving him...
Ravens' Blueprint for Winning Free Agency
NFL free agency will begin next week, and the Baltimore Ravens could be making several game-changing moves that will affect their ability to contend for a Super Bowl next season...
Report: Ravens DB Hampton Arrested for DWI, Speeding
Baltimore Ravens defensive back Victor Hampton was arrested in Charlotte and charged with driving while being impaired Saturday after police pulled him over for traveling at a high rate of speed...
Ray Rice Speaks About Search for 2nd Chance in NFL, Domestic Violence and More
Ray Rice is speaking publicly for just the second time since being suspended by the NFL , and subsequently reinstated following an appeal, and being released by the Baltimore Ravens...
Report: Ravens reach two-year deal with Christo Bilukidi
The Ravens have reportedly reached a deal with a player who could have been eligible for restricted free agency. The club has agreed to a two-year contract with defensive lineman Christo Bilukidi, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reported Friday. Bilukidi (6-5, 320) appeared in four games as a reserve for Baltimore in 2014. The...
Report: Chris Canty Released by Ravens
On Friday, the Baltimore Ravens announced the release of defensive end Chris Canty . He spent the past two years with the team after previous stints with the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants...
Baltimore Ravens release DE Chris Canty
The Baltimore Ravens cut defensive end Chris Canty. The 32-year-old was mulling retirement, but reportedly plans to play in 2015.
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Ravens drop the axe on Chris Canty
Add defensive end Chris Canty to the list of newly unemployed veterans around the league. The Ravens announced Friday that they have released Canty, who joins wide receiver Jacoby Jones as newly minted members of the former Ravens club. Canty missed time with wrist and ankle injuries in 2014 and finished the season with 33...
What Can Jacoby Jones Still Offer NFL Teams?
When NFL teams cut players at this time of year, it's usually for salary-cap reasons. The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of wide receiver and return man Jacoby Jones on Wednesday, but they saved very little in the process...
Jacoby Jones cut by Ravens after third season with the team
Jacoby Jones was cut Tuesday by the Baltimore Ravens. The wide receiver and kicker returner was a major contributor to the Ravens' Super Bowl championship. The 30-year-old Jones played three seasons with Baltimore after a five-year run with Houston. Jones' most memorable plays with the Ravens both occurred in the 2012 postseason.
Ravens cut former Super Bowl hero Jones
The Baltimore Ravens cut receiver-returner Jacoby Jones on Wednesday after a difficult season for the former Super Bowl hero.
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Ravens Release Playoff Star Jacoby Jones
Wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones was one of the heroes of the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII victory, but his successful tenure with the team came to an end Wednesday after three years...
Jacoby Jones released by Baltimore Ravens
Less than a year after signing a four-year deal, Jacoby Jones will hit the open market once again at age 30. He made $4.5 million in 2014 but will not stick around for the $2.5 million he's owed in 2015.
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Ravens cut Jacoby Jones
Jacoby Jones is out in Baltimore. The Ravens announced today that they have released Jones, a veteran receiver and return man. Jones was scheduled to cost $3.3 million against the Ravens' cap this year, so the move is not a big surprise. In 2012 Jones was a first-team All-Pro return man in the regular season,...
Playoff hero, dancing star Jacoby Jones cut by Ravens
They'll always remember Jacoby Jones in Baltimore.
Ozzie Newsome: Ravens need more from Matt Elam
In General Manager Ozzie Newsome's tenure as the Ravens' lead evaluator, the club has hit on the majority of its first-round picks. And with just one season in the books, 2014 No. 1 selection C.J. Mosley looks set to be a mainstay at inside linebacker for years to come. However, safety Matt Elam, the Ravens'...
Ravens' Steve Bisciotti : 2014 was 'worst' year owning team
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Steve Bisciotti sums up 2014 simply as his "worst year" as owner of the Baltimore Ravens. The team was engulfed in off-the-field problems - most notably the arrest and subsequent release of running back Ray Rice. Five Ravens were arrested in 2014, including Rice, who was...
Ravens owner: 2014 'absolute crappy year'
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti called the 2014 season an "absolute crappy year" due to the yearlong Ray Rice scandal and multiple arrests within the organization.
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Jarret Johnson announces retirement after 12 seasons
San Diego Chargers linebacker Jarret Johnson announced his retirement after 12 NFL seasons. Johnson, 33, is best known for his long run with the Baltimore Ravens, where he started 95 games.
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Rice scandal to affect Ravens' offseason plan
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the Ray Rice scandal will affect what players Baltimore acquires in free agency and the draft.
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Ravens owner: Mike Wallace a cautionary tale for Torrey Smith
The two players were very similar through the first four years of their respective careers.
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Ravens owner hopes Torrey won't break the bank
The Baltimore Ravens want to retain receiver Torrey Smith, but won't break the bank. Owner Steve Bisciotti cited Mike Wallace's large contract as a reason the Ravens might not be able to retain Smith.
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Harbaugh: Daniels 'Interested' in Returning
Veteran tight end Owen Daniels enjoyed a resurgent season in his first year with the Baltimore Ravens. Now, the question is whether he'll be back with the team or will be on the move once again...
Baltimore Ravens: What Pernell McPhee's Departure Would Mean for the Team
The Baltimore Ravens could be dealt a major blow to their defense, as outside linebacker Pernell McPhee looks set to depart...
Ravens begin process of trying to get Ngata to take a pay cut
We noted a couple weeks ago that Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata may have to take a pay cut if he wants to stay in Baltimore this season. Now the Ravens have begun the process of trying to get Ngata to agree. Ed Werder of ESPN tweeted this morning that an unnamed source told him...
Report: Ravens Make 'Very Good Offer' to NT Ngata
The Baltimore Ravens are making an effort to keep defensive lineman Haloti Ngata in their long-term plans, as the veteran nose tackle is entering the final year of his contract...
Report: Justin Forsett on Atlanta Falcons' radar
Justin Forsett is reportedly on the Atlanta's radar as a good fit for Kyle Shanahan's offense. Will the Falcons drive up the price on the Ravens next month?
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Ravens' Post-Combine 7-Round Mock Draft
With the NFL Scouting Combine having come and gone, the Baltimore Ravens now have a better idea of who they could be selecting in this year's draft...
Combine Studs Baltimore Must Have on Their Short List
The Baltimore Ravens are in the critical part of the offseason as they evaluate both free agents and NFL draft hopefuls alike. Free agency begins in early March, while the draft isn't until late April...
New Orleans Saints linebacker cleared of domestic battery but faces lawsuit
By Jonathan Kaminsky NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Domestic battery charges against New Orleans Saints linebacker Junior Galette have been dropped, prosecutors said on Friday, even as a related civil suit against the football player was filed by his alleged victim. Galette was arrested last month and charged with beating a 22-year-old woman in one of a string of recent high-profile domestic abuse cas...
Goodell made $35 million in 2013
The NFL on Friday released the amount Goodell earned in salary, bonus and pension compensation. Goodell made $35.1 million in 2012, with an additional $5 million in incentive pay and $4.1 million pension payment from the 2011 lockout year that was paid in 2012. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, a member of the league's compensation committee, said in a statement that compensation packages are...
Rice offers apologies to Baltimore
Ray Rice, suspended by the NFL last season after video showed him punching his then-fiancee, Friday offered his apologies to the city of Baltimore and Ravens fans. "The last seven years that my family and I have spent in Baltimore have by far been the best of our lives," Rice said in a letter issued to the Baltimore Sun. The running back, who helped the Ravens win the Super Bowl in 2012, is cur...
Rice to Ravens fans: Mistake 'horrible'
Ex-Ravens player Ray Rice has posted a statement apologizing to fans for a ''horrible mistake'' and asking for forgiveness ahead of the one-year anniversary of a domestic-violence charge. In a statement released Friday to The Baltimore Sun and posted on his Facebook page, Rice wrote he was sorry for letting down the young fans who looked up to him. He wrote: ''There is no excuse for domestic vi...
Ray Rice issues statement apologizing for domestic abuse, thanking Ravens
Ray Rice has issued a statement thanking the Baltimore Ravens and apologizing for his domestic-abuse incident.
Ravens security chief faces additional charge
The head of security for the Baltimore Ravens, who is accused of groping a stadium worker, is now facing a second-degree assault charge in the same case.
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Who Should Be Ravens' Top FA Target?
The Baltimore Ravens have a lot of talent in place but could always look to improve in free agency. Who should be the Ravens' No...
It's Perfect Time for Ravens to Finally Draft True No. 1 WR
The Baltimore Ravens had one of their best seasons on offense in 2014, with quarterback Joe Flacco less erratic than in years past and the run game rebounding after a disappointing 2013...
Super Bowl ring gifted to Jamal Lewis goes for $50,820 in auction
The item was given to the former Baltimore Ravens running back by team owner Steve Bisciotti after the franchise's second title two years ago.
Ravens' Best Trade Options with the 26th Pick
The Baltimore Ravens are just a few pieces away from becoming a Super Bowl contender. One could argue they already were good enough to win a title this past year after going 11-7 and taking the New England Patriots to the limit in the playoffs...
Would Baltimore Ravens cut ties with Haloti Ngata?
The Baltimore Ravens are likely to ask Haloti Ngata to redo his contract and lower a $16 million cap number. Would Baltimore cut the defensive lineman if a deal can't get done?
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Ex-Seahawk Adams charged in wage theft
Former NFL player Sam Adams failed to pay wages and health care premiums for workers at his fitness clubs in Washington state, leaving one employee unable to buy Christmas presents for her children and another to incur massive medical bills after she was diagnosed with cancer, investigators say. Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Friday that his office had charged Adams, 41, with theft and tax-...
Brandon Marshall jokes about playing for Ravens
Brandon Marshall still has three years remaining on his deal in Chicago, but the Bears wideout recently joked that playing for John Harbaugh and the Ravens would have its benefits.
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