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Smith Will Start at QB In Ravens' Next Game

Post — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

It's Troy Smith's turn in the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback derby.

Ravens' Washington Suspended for Season Opener

Post — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington is suspended one game for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy, stemming from a domestic violence arrest in February.

Terry Sprains Ankle, Costing Ravens Another Lineman

Post — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Baltimore Ravens starting tackle Adam Terry is carted off the field Tuesday morning at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md., clutching his leg and screaming in pain after spraining his left ankle.

Ravens Lose Ngata to Injury

Post — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata is carted off the field with an injured right leg after getting caught in a pileup during a full-contact training camp drill.

Ravens Plucked Leader From Ranks in Harbaugh

Camille Powell — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In hiring new head coach John Harbaugh, the Ravens have found a strong leader that has been preparing for this opportunity for years.

Ravens Provide Fond Farewell For Ogden

Post — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

If it had been up to Jonathan Ogden , he simply would have informed the Baltimore Ravens that he was retiring, slipped quietly out a side door and left it at that. But General Manager Ozzie Newsome was not going to allow that, not after what the left tackle did over 12 seasons for the franchise.

Ravens' Martin Is Cited On Drug Abuse Charge

Post — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Police confirm that Ravens cornerback Derrick Martin was cited on a charge of drug abuse after he was found in possession of suspected marijuana at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Ravens, Flacco Agree to Deal

AP — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:15:04 EDT

The Ravens and first-round draft pick Joe Flacco have agreed in principle to a five-year deal with a maximum value of $30 million that includes $8.75 million guaranteed.

QB Dilfer Announces Retirement

AP — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:02:02 EDT

Former Ravens quarterback Trent Dilfer, who played the last of his 13 NFL seasons with San Francisco last year, announces his retirement.

At Rookie Camp, Ravens' Flacco Continues to Learn

Camille Powell — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Ravens first round pick Joe Flacco is slowly getting used to life as an NFL quarterback as he and the rest of the rookies are in town for camp.

Ravens' Ogden Set To Announce Retirement

Post — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Ravens' Jonathan Ogden is expected to announce his retirement Thursday and end a career in which he earned 11 Pro Bowl invitations.

Ravens, Suggs Compromise With One Year, $8.5 Million

Post — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Ravens reach a one-year agreement with Terrell Suggs, whom the team tagged as its franchise player, that will pay Suggs $8.5 million in 2008.

Flacco Unleashes His Arm for Ravens

Camille Powell — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Though he admits he still has plenty to work on, rookie Joe Flacco makes a good impression on the first day of mandatory minicamp.

Flacco Hopes Adjustment To NFL Is Not a Tall Tale

Camille Powell — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Ravens send a fourth-round pick to the Raiders for cornerback Fabian Washington on the draft's second day and introduce first-round pick Joe Flacco.

Ravens Deal to Land Delaware QB Flacco

Camille Powell — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Ravens trade out of the eighth overall pick Saturday and after a pair of deals, draft quarterback Joe Flacco out of Delware with the 18th overall selection.

Small, Tough and 'Our Kind of Guy'

Camille Powell — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Though undersized, Ray Rice left Rutgers as the program's all-time leading rusher and the Ravens think his toughness, strength and character make him a "true Raven."

Ravens' Staff Faces a 'Critical' Draft

Camille Powell — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

That last-place finish in the AFC North is what sits in the back of the mind of the Ravens' decision makers going into Saturday's NFL draft.

Ravens' McNair Calls It Quits

Mark Maske — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Ravens quarterback Steve McNair is retiring from the NFL after a 13-year career in which he led the Titans to a Super Bowl.

Ravens Look to Choose Wisely

Camille Powell — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Ravens are in position to address their need for a quarterback but want to be as objective as possible when evaluating talent and stick with the philosophy that has worked for them.

Ravens Kicker Wants Union Head Replaced

Mark Maske — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Matt Stover, the veteran place kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, is leading an attempt to overthrow Gene Upshaw as executive director of the NFL Players Association.

McGahee Makes Pro Bowl

Post — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

San Diego star LaDainian Tomlinson withdrew from the Pro Bowl yesterday, paving the way for Willis McGahee's first appearance in the game.

Ryan Welcomed Back as Ravens' Coordinator

Camille Powell — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Rex Ryan will remain as the Ravens' defensive coordinator, under new head coach John Harbaugh, and is given the additional title of assistant head coach on Monday.

Falcons Hire Jaguars' Smith To Be Coach

Mark Maske and Camille Powell — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Cam Cameron is hired as the Ravens' offensive coordinator, the latest offensive guru to take a shot at jump-starting a sluggish attack.

Harbaugh Is Ravens' New Coach

Mark Maske — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

John Harbaugh is hired Friday as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, a day after Jason Garrett chooses to stay with the Cowboys.

Harbaugh Wowed Ravens Despite His Inexperience

Matthew Stanmyre — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

John Harbaugh is introduced as the Ravens' coach and team owner Steve Bisciotti says he trusted his instincts in making the hire.

Garrett Stays Put, Ravens Turn Elsewhere

Mark Maske — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Jason Garrett spurns head coaching opportunities in Baltimore and Atlanta to remain the offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys.

Ravens Dismiss Billick

Camille Powell — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ravens fire head coach Brian Billick less than a day after Baltimore concluded a disappointing 5-11 season.

Ogden May Wrap Up Career With a Bow

Camille Powell — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

After 12 seasons, Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden may be walking on to the M&T Bank field for the last time but the 11-time Pro Bowler is yet to make a decision.

Ravens, Garrett Unable to Complete Contract

Camille Powell and Mark Maske — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett is offered the Ravens head coaching position Tuesday, a source says, but the two sides fail to come to an agreement.

Ravens Interview R. Ryan for Coaching Job

Post — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Rex Ryan makes his bid to become the Ravens' third head coach, interviewing for several hours with the team's search committee.

Reaching a Stopping Point

Camille Powell — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Ravens pounce on a Steelers team playing without much incentive Sunday and end a franchise-worst nine-game losing streak with a 27-21 victory.

Ravens' Pains Helped Vickers Gain

Camille Powell — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Injuries have so decimated the Ravens, who face the Steelers in their season-finale Sunday, that former electrician and Division II player Lee Vickers will be starting at tight end.

McGahee Leaves Game With Broken Ribs

AP — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:57:45 EST

Leading rusher Willis McGahee breaks two ribs in first quarter of loss to Seahawks.

In Return to Washington, Neuheisel Fields Questions About UCLA

TIM BOOTH — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:11:31 EST

SEATTLE -- As a UCLA alum, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Rick Neuheisel could already get away with using "we" when talking about the Bruins.

Ravens Try to End Eigh-Game Skid Without Several Starters

AP — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:33:38 EST

The Ravens, mired in a record eight-game losing streak, will limp into Sunday's game against Seattle without several key players.

Smith Will Quarterback The Ravens

Post — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Rookie quarterback Troy Smith will make his first NFL start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, Ravens Coach Brian Billick confirms.

Boller to Start at QB for the Ravens

Camille Powell — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Ravens plan to start Kyle Boller instead of rookie Troy Smith against the Seahawks, because Coach Brian Billick thinks Boller gives them the best chance to win.

Dolphins Celebrate At Ravens' Expense

Amy Shipley — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Jason Taylor, above, and the Dolphins finally taste victory after an 0-13 start Sunday as Miami takes advantage of a missed field goal in overtime by Baltimore's Matt Stover with a 64-yard touchdown run-and-catch by Greg Camarillo to earn a 22-16 victory.

Boller Hopes to End Two Streaks

Camille Powell — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Kyle Boller hopes to end two streaks in Miami, the Ravens' seven game slide and his own personal nine-game road losing skid.

Ravens Understand Dolphins' Winless Situation

Camille Powell — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Ravens may be in the best position to understand what the winless Dolphins are going through, having lost their last seven games.

Colts Trample Sloppy Ravens

Camille Powell — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

BALTIMORE, Dec. 9 -- As the final minutes of the Baltimore Ravens' dreadful 44-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts played out on Sunday night in front of mostly empty M&T Bank Stadium, it was hard not to think of the last time the Ravens were on this field.

Instead of Playoffs, Pride Is at Stake For Reeling Ravens

Camille Powell — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

What was supposed to be a stretch of playoff previews for the Ravens has turned to a test of pride as Baltimore hosts Indianapolis after falling to New England.

Four Ravens Are Fined By League

Post — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

The NFL fines four Ravens for violating rules prohibitting abuse of officials stemming from their conduct during and after a 27-24 loss to New England on Monday night.

McGahee Has It in High Gear

Camille Powell — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Wide receiver Willis McGahee is the fourth-leading rusher in the NFL this season and had his best performance with the Ravens in their loss to the Patriots.

Patriots Take the Ravens' Best Shot, But Are Still Standing

Michael Wilbon — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:48:00 EST

The Ravens put a scare into the Patriots with an old-school brand of smash mouth football Monday night, but New England proved they can take a team's best shot and still prevail.

Ravens Come Close to a Perfect Ending

Camille Powell — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Patriots pull off another improbable escape Monday night in Baltimore, scoring a touchdown with 44 seconds remaining to shock the Ravens and an emotionally and physically drained Ray Lewis, above, 27-24, to continue their unbeaten season.

NFL Will Investigate Rolle's Allegation

Mark Maske — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

The NFL is investigating an allegation by Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle that a game official spoke to him in a demeaning manner during Monday night's loss to the Patriots.

All Wins, Hardly Perfect

Mark Maske — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Ravens were primed for a knockout punch late in Monday night's clash against the Patriots, but the Patriots ducked and persevered to remain undefeated.