Baltimore Ravens News

Contract negotiations have stalled and the veteran offensive tackle is going to check out his market value in free agency.

Nov 3, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Fozzy Whittaker runs against Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Daryl Smith and Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Hakeem Nicks is one of the more intriguing options set to hit the open market this offseason, as the veteran wide receiver has plenty of proven production and experience under his belt.

We find ourselves in the thick of the festival announcement season. All the summer festivals are busy getting out their lineups in an effort to ramp up ticket sales as the fans sit in cold houses, dreaming of heat waves and nights spend swaying to the music.

The Silly Season is upon us, where NFL teams vie for various free agents in hopes of building the perfect roster for the upcoming season.

Mark Craig has covered the NFL for 23 years, and the Vikings since 2003 for the Star Tribune.

The Baltimore Ravens took some punch out of the free-agent rankings countdown when they signed tight end Dennis Pitta , who was No.

I can't imagine that Ravens officials were too thrilled when they learned Thursday morning that inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson , who was cut last week by the Cleveland Browns, was given a four-year, $22 million deal by the Indianapolis Colts that included $11 million in guaranteed money.

Dennis Pitta is a happy man, and the Baltimore Ravens should be happy too. After signing a 5-year, $32-million contract, some are of the opinion that the Ravens overpaid to retain the services of a one-dimensional tight end with average athleticism.

Jasper Brinkley looks on after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.

Despite NFL free agency not officially starting until next week, at least in terms of signings being able to announced as official, players who are released by their current team get to effectively be "first to market" and are free to sign with another team without restriction.

I think it is important for the Ravens to keep Eugene Monroe, and I assume they will.

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Champ Bailey, arguably the best defensive player in Broncos history, is moving on.

At some point over the next seven weeks, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is planning on getting together with Ravens wide receivers and tight ends for informal workouts to begin preparation for the 2014 season.

With Ray Rice's legal situation in a holding pattern, Ravens coach John Harbaugh again voiced his support of the running back.

Dec 29, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tackle Anthony Collins against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium.

Bobby Rainey went from the waiver wire to the starting lineup last year after season-ending injuries to Doug Martin and Mike James.

Pitta dislocated and fractured his right hip on the second day of training camp last summer, leaving the sure-handed pass catcher with an uncertain future.

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