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October 4, 2014
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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How Spagnuolo Hire Impacts Giants Defense
After unsuccessful stints as head coach of the St. Louis Rams and as defensive coordinator with the New Orleans Saints , Steve Spagnuolo , previously with the Baltimore Ravens ...
Ravens' Bargain Guide to the Offseason
The Baltimore Ravens don't have a lot of gaping holes on their roster heading into the 2015 offseason. After winning 11 games and making it to the divisional round of the playoffs, ...
Report: Ravens Offered Torrey $35M Deal Before 2014 Season
Fleet-footed wide receiver Torrey Smith is always a threat to blow the top off an opposing defense, so it comes as no surprise that the Ravens are keen to keep him in Baltimore...
Who Should Ravens Franchise Tag in 2015?
The Baltimore Ravens have many questions heading into the offseason. Which players will they look to keep? On whom will they look to use the franchise tag? Watch as Adam ...
NFL's Ravens release Cody ahead of animal abuse charges
(Reuters) - The NFL's Baltimore Ravens released nose tackle Terrence Cody on Monday shortly before he was indicted in Maryland on animal cruelty charges, officials said. Cody is facing 15 charges that include two counts of aggravated animal cruelty with a dog, five counts of animal abuse or neglect with the same dog and one count of illegal possession of an alligator, Deputy State's Attorney Jo...
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Grand jury said to indict Terrence Cody for animal cruelty
Former Ravens defensive tackle Terrence Cody has been indicted by a grand jury for charges related to alleged animal cruelty, the Baltimore County (Md.) Police and Fire Department announced on its Twitter page on Monday. According to the announcement from the county's public safety arm, Cody has been charged and released on $10,000 bail. The...
Former Ravens DL Terrence Cody indicted for animal cruelty
Baltimore County police announced defensive tackle Terrence Cody, who had his contract terminated by the Ravens on Monday, has been indicted for animal cruelty.
Super Bowl ratings hit all-time high for NBC
(Reuters) - The New England Patriots' heart-stopping 28-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl delivered record-breaking monster television ratings for NBC, the network announced on Monday. Sunday's game in Glendale, Arizona, scored a 49.7 overnight rating, the highest in Super Bowl history, NBC said. NBC said the overnight ratings were up 4 percent from last year's 47.6 rating ...
Super comeback gives Pats 4th NFL title, 28-24 over Seahawks
''Every team has a journey and a lot of people lost faith in us early,'' Brady said after winning his third Super Bowl MVP award, ''but we held strong, we held together and it's a great feeling.'' The doubters emerged when the Patriots fell to 2-2 with a 41-14 loss at Kansas City. Fans despaired when they trailed the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC divisional game then became the first team in NFL ...
John Harbaugh didn't make call about footballs
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday that the New England Patriots' deflated footballs controversy didn't start with his team.
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Did Donald Really Deserve DROY Honors?
Though the St. Louis Rams , Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Ravens each endured varying degrees of disappointment in the 2014 season, the standout performances from their defensive rookies Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack and C...
Ray Lewis Dishes to B/R on New TV Show, 'Coaching Bad'
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker, current ESPN analyst and future Hall of Famer Ray Lewis has moved on to new challenges in life. One of those is hosting a new reality show for Spike TV, Coaching Bad , where Lewis teams up with Dr...
Bennett: Trestman will be 'excellent' OC for Ravens
Marc Trestman struggled with the personalities in the Bears locker room. However, Martellus Bennett said the former coach will be great as an offensive coordinator in Baltimore.
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Forsett and Ravens Would Be Wise to Stay Together
The Baltimore Ravens signed free-agent running back Justin Forsett in 2014 to a one-year deal in order to add veteran depth to their group of backs...
Ravens' Top FA Targets at Wide Receiver
The Baltimore Ravens could be in dire need of another wide receiver. There's a possibility that one or both of Steve Smith Sr. and Torrey Smith won't be on the roster come the start of the 2015 NFL season...
Super Bowl caps season of turmoil in league
Seattle take on New England in what promises to be a compelling Super Bowl 49 on Sunday, but the title showcase caps a season of turmoil in the NFL. Commissioner Roger Goodell has been at the center of the storm as the league grappled -- often clumsily -- with charges of violence by players against women and children that put fans and sponsors on edge. Goodell was lashed for his handling of Ray...
Katy Perry lights the way for Super Bowl's girl power moment
By Eric Kelsey LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - There is a strong chance of a neon-colored spectacle, perhaps some flying and definitely songs of female empowerment when pop singer Katy Perry takes the stage during halftime at the Super Bowl, the most-watched 12 minutes on U.S. television. The pink-loving Perry may seem a mismatch for the macho world of NFL football. "Katy Perry is an artist who appeals...
