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The Baltimore Ravens re-signed CB Samari Rolle and QB Todd Bouman to four- and one-year contracts, respectively, on Monday, general manager/executive vice president Ozzie Newsome announced. "Samari is a proven, quality veteran corner," said Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. "Even more than that, he is a quality person. We upgraded ... Read More
WHAT: CB Domonique Foxworth from the Baltimore Ravens, Good Samaritan Hospital and organizers from KaBOOM! will host a design day for children at the hospital's Child Development Center at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8. Children from the Center will put crayon to paper and draw their dream playgrounds, which ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens All Community Team Foundation (RACTF) is committed to improving, encouraging and enabling the healthy development of youth in the Baltimore area, as well as other parts of the state of Maryland. For the third consecutive year, the RACTF continues the Ravens Plan in Motion project, which provides ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens announced their preseason schedule Monday afternoon, a slate that kicks off the 2009 campaign with consecutive home games against the Washington Redskins and New York Jets. The Ravens will host the Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 13 and then welcome the Jets on Aug. 24 ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens signed free agent TE L.J. Smith to a 1-year contract, general manager/executive vice president Ozzie Newsome announced Friday afternoon. "We are very pleased to add such a talented and experienced tight end," said head coach John Harbaugh. "Obviously I had the opportunity to be around L.J. ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens' second annual Swimsuit Calendar photo shoot and 98 Rock's annual Spring Fling trip have united to offer fans the ultimate escape. The DJ's of 98 Rock's Morning Show will accompany Ravens Cheerleaders and staff to the Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino on the beautiful islands ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens signed free agent CB Chris Carr general manager/executive vice president Ozzie Newsome announced Wednesday morning. "Chris is a versatile player who gives us quality depth in the secondary," said Newsome. "He has coverage skills, and he is a sound tackler willing to come up and take on ... Read More
Baltimore's two biggest sports franchises have teamed up to offer fans a unique double-header. The Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles have packaged together the Ravens' Spring Football Festival with an Orioles' home game against the Texas Rangers to offer fans two great events for one ticket. On Saturday, April ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens will host auditions for their 2009 cheerleading squad on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the Downtown Athletic Club. Saturday registration will be held between 9:30-11:00 a.m. and material will be taught from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tryouts will begin at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday and ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens reached agreements in principle with two Pro Bowl players Wednesday afternoon. LB Ray Lewis will remain a Raven. "We have agreed in principle on a multi-year contract that will allow Ray to finish his career as a Baltimore Raven," general manager/executive vice president Ozzie Newsome announced. ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a four-year contract with free agent CB Domonique Foxworth, general manager/executive vice president Ozzie Newsome announced Friday. Foxworth, 25, is a four-year NFL veteran who has played in 60 career games (28 starts). The 5-11, 180-pounder has totaled 177 tackles, four interceptions and 45 ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens this afternoon designated Terrell Suggs as a franchise player for the second year in a row. By doing this, the Ravens secure Suggs' rights for the 2009 season. "Our plan is to sign 'Sizzle' to a long-term contract. We believe our history of keeping our best players ... Read More
Baltimore Ravens executive vice president/general manager Ozzie Newsome announced Wednesday afternoon that the team has promoted three longtime members of its personnel staff. Eric DeCosta has been elevated to director of player personnel, Vincent Newsome has been promoted to director of pro personnel, and Joe Hortiz has been named director ... Read More
Two Ravens who earned Super Bowl rings on Baltimore's 2000 World Championship team, O.J. Brigance and Tony Siragusa, will serve as honorary co-captains at Sunday's AFC Championship game in Pittsburgh. The Ravens' director of player development, O.J. Brigance, who is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease, has been an inspiration to the ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens named three outstanding community volunteers as the 2008 Community Quarterback Award recipients. The award, funded by NFL Charities and the Ravens All Community Team Foundation (RACTF), recognizes outstanding volunteers who demonstrate leadership, dedication and a commitment to bettering their communities. The 2008 Community Quarterbacks were saluted at ... Read More
The Ravens have signed the following player to their active roster: Jalen Parmele (RB, 5-11, 220, Rookie, Toledo) - Parmele's bio is on page 266 of the Miami Dolphins' Media Guide. Baltimore has also placed the following player on Injured Reserve: Lamar Divens (DT, 6-3, 333, Rookie, Tennessee State) - ... Read More
Ravens QB Joe Flacco and T Adam Terry will join assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Rex Ryan in supporting Special Olympics Maryland at "A Raven in a Pear Tree" Holiday Party this Monday, Dec. 8. Terry and Ryan are official spokespersons for the nonprofit organization which provides year-round sports training and ... Read More
Ravens QB Kyle Boller, WR Derrick Mason and CB Samari Rolle will host the 4th Annual Holiday Helpers event tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Pikesville Target at 6:30 p.m. In conjunction with their nonprofit charitable foundations, the players donated a total of $15,000 and will provide 55 Baltimore-area youth ... Read More
Heap among 34 players participating in "NFL Take a Player to School" presented by JCPenney Afterschool WHO: Baltimore Ravens TE Todd Heap Students from Piney Ridge Elementary WHAT: Heap will pick up 3rd grade student Zachary Owings in a limo from his house, take him to Piney Ridge Elementary, ... Read More
The Week 14 Washington Redskins-Baltimore Ravens game on Sunday, December 7 will be played at 8:15 PM ET on NBC and the New England Patriots-Seattle Seahawks game that day will move to 4:05 PM ET on CBS, the NFL announced today. Following is the final Week 14 NFL schedule (asterisk ... Read More
Close to 20 Ravens players will be in our community this Tuesday (11/25) to provide holiday meals to families in need. Each year, the players commit to making a difference and feeding Maryland families. In addition to hosting the annual Ravens Food & Family Drive and November collection efforts, the ... Read More
The Ravens will host the 13th annual Ravens Family Food & Funds Drive prior to kickoff of Sunday's Ravens vs. Eagles game. The Lady Ravens Association, Ravens family members and M&T Bank volunteers will be stationed outside M&T Bank Stadium gates from 11 a.m. until kickoff at 1 p.m. All ... Read More
The Ravens have signed the following player: Chad Slaughter (6-8, 340, 5th-year Alcorn State) - Slaughter's bio is attached Baltimore has also waived the following player: Robert McCune (LB, 6-0, 245, 2nd-year, Louisville) CHAD SLAUGHTER No. 69 Tackle Years in NFL: 5 Ht: 6-8 Wt: 340 College: Alcorn State High ... Read More
Jameel McClain Kicks Off Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Ravens rookie LB Jameel McClain will join representatives from the Salvation Army Baltimore Area Command in kicking off the Red Kettle Campaign this Tuesday at the Inner Harbor amphitheater. The Salvation Army is known for its service to society. During the ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens will host the 8th annual All Community Team Auction Party this Monday, Nov. 17, on the North Club Level at M&T Bank Stadium. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and feature light fare along with silent and live auctions. Ravens players with foundations (see list below) ... Read More
The Ravens have signed the following players: Todd Bouman (QB, 6-2, 226, 10th-year, St. Cloud State) Daren Stone (S, 6-3, 215, 2nd-year, Maine) - Stone's bio is on page 247 of the 2008 Atlanta Falcons media guide Baltimore also signed the following player its practice squad: Anwar Phillips (CB, ... Read More
Don Graef, head coach of the Queen Anne's County High School (Centreville, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the ninth week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. Graef led his ... Read More
The Ravens have waived the following player: Todd Bouman (QB, 6-2, 226, 10th-year, St. Cloud State) Baltimore also signed the following player to its active roster from the practice squad: Anwar Phillips (CB, 6-0, 187, 1st-year, Penn State) - Bio is attached ANWAR PHILLIPS No. 28 Cornerback Years in NFL: ... Read More
The Ravens have placed the following players on Injured Reserve: Derrick Martin (CB, 5-10, 202, 3rd-year, Wyoming) - Shoulder Demetrius Williams (WR, 6-2, 197, 3rd-year, Oregon) - Ankle Baltimore also signed the following free agent: Terrance Copper (WR, 6-0, 207, 5th-year, East Carolina) - Bio is attached Baltimore also signed ... Read More
Shoppers Food and Pharmacy joins the Baltimore Ravens this November for the 13th annual Ravens Family Food & Funds Drive. Baltimore-area Shoppers stores will be accepting donations of canned goods and other non-perishables from Nov. 1 - 23. In 2007, the November collection effort produced more than 24,000 pounds of ... Read More
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs asked the team to issue this statement today: "I've got to set the record straight about what I said about so-called bounties. I tried to explain this on Wednesday, but it keeps coming back up. "We, the players, don't pay each other to take another ... Read More
The National Football League and the Baltimore Ravens have teamed up to recognize outstanding Maryland volunteers through the NFL's Community Quarterback Awards. Funded by NFL Charities, these awards recognize community volunteers - youth and adults - who demonstrate leadership, dedication, and a commitment to bettering their communities. Charitable organizations are ... Read More
Johnny Brooks, head coach of the Havre de Grace High School (Havre de Grace, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the seventh week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. Brooks ... Read More
WHO: Samari Rolle, cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens, along with volunteers from The Home Depot, organizers from the nonprofit KaBOOM! and members of the local community are joining forces to build an entire playground for the Druid Heights Community in just one day. This community playground project will provide a ... Read More
Karaoke at Oak Crest Retirement Community Ravens WR Derrick Mason will host the second stop on his karaoke tour this Tuesday (10/21). All residents of the Oak Crest Retirement Community will be welcomed to participate in the karaoke session. Mason will be joined by his teammates in Oak Crest's Acorn ... Read More
The Ravens have placed the following players on injured reserve: Marshal Yanda (G, 6-3, 310, 2nd-year, Iowa) - Knee: Yanda is expected to have surgery soon. Tavares Gooden (LB, 6-1, 235, Rookie, Miami) - Hip Baltimore also signed the following players to the active roster from its practice squad: Edgar ... Read More
Jonathan Ogden, the first draft choice in Baltimore Ravens history and an 11-time Pro Bowler, will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 26. The Ring of Honor is presented by Smyth Jewelers, who will give Ogden a spectacular crystal vase and a ... Read More
Anthony Burgos, head coach of the Franklin (Reisterstown, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the sixth week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. Franklin upended Perry Hall last Friday night ... Read More
Fitness Day at Booker T. Washington Ravens S Ed Reed will host a fitness day for students at Booker T. Washington Middle School this Tuesday (10/14). More than 500 students from Booker T. Washington and nearby Winston Middle School will take part in the fitness activities. Reed will be joined ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens, Dairy Management, Inc. and the American Heart Association (AHA) will kick off a six-week program this Tuesday (10/14) as part of the national NFL What Moves U campaign designed to promote physical fitness and healthy living among an increasingly inactive generation of children. In the fall of ... Read More
Baltimore Ravens standout tackle Kelly Gregg became the second defensive lineman who started in 2007 to be placed on injured reserve this season. Gregg (knee) joined DT Dwan Edwards (back), who started 13 (playing in all 16) games a year ago, on the season-ending list. "These are two very good ... Read More
Reggie White, head coach of the Milford Mill (Baltimore, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the fifth week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. White headed up a Millers' team ... Read More
Ravens players will join close to 50 volunteers this Tuesday (10/7) in presenting a refurbished Sandtown Habitat for Humanity home to a deserving family. Sandtown Habitat is a charitable partner of the Ravens All Community Team Foundation, and the team has pledged consistent financial and volunteer support. The charitable arm ... Read More
Ravens Roster Moves The Ravens have placed the following player on practice squad/injured: Joe Reitz (T, 6-7, 270, Rookie, Western Michigan) The Ravens have also waived the following player from their practice squad: Casey Bramlet (QB, 6-4, 220, 2nd-year, Wyoming) Baltimore signed the following players to its practice squad: Nathan ... Read More
Keith Robinson, head coach of the Perry Hall (Baltimore, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the fourth week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. Robinson's Gators defeated powerhouse Hereford, 17-14, ... Read More
The Ravens will host an advanced screening of "The Express" for area youth this Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Hunt Valley Regal Cinemas. "The Express" follows the inspirational true story of Syracuse University football hero Ernie Davis and how he became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. The ... Read More
Tony Shermeyer, head coach of the Century (Sykesville, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the third week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. Shermeyer gets the nod as Century (3-0) ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens and Nickelodeon are teaming up to promote healthy lifestyles for our nation's youth this Tuesday (9/23) from 3:00pm - 5:00pm, as part of the annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDP). To complement the NFL's celebration of the 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 - 10/15), several Ravens players, ... Read More
United Way Share Yourself Makeover Challenge III Baltimore Ravens players will join volunteers this Tuesday and refurbish a Baltimore County Police Athletic League (PAL) Center as part of the United Way Share Yourself Makeover Challenge. This is the third year of the Makeover Challenge partnership between the local United ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens are hosting their annual women's event A Purple Evening on Monday, October 6 at M&T Bank Stadium. The event will run from 6 to 10 PM and should draw 1,500-plus fans. A Purple Evening is an evolution of the previous Ravens Women Festival and Football 101 events ... Read More
The Ravens head team physician, Dr. Andrew Tucker, will speak to the media today at 3:30 p.m. regarding QB Troy Smith's clearance to resume light football workouts. Tucker will address the media and answer questions prior to head coach John Harbaugh's 3:45 p.m. press conference. WHO: Ravens head team physician, ... Read More
Lance Clelland, head coach of the Meade (Ft. Meade, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the second week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. Clelland takes the honor after his ... Read More
Due to extensive damage at Reliant Stadium and the devastation in Houston and the surrounding areas caused by Hurricane Ike, the Houston Texans' home game against the Baltimore Ravens this weekend has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 9 at Reliant Stadium at noon Houston time (1:00 PM ET) on CBS. ... Read More
Chuck Markiewicz, head coach of the Arundel (Gambrills, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the first week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. Arundel traveled to Anne Arundel County foe ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens have signed following player: Willie Anderson (T, 6-5, 340, 13th-year, Auburn) - Anderson will wear #79. His bio can be found on page 23 of the Cincinnati Bengals media guide. The Ravens have also waived the following player: Edgar Jones (TE, 6-3, 263, 2nd-year, Southeast Missouri) ... Read More
Derrick Mason Hosts Karaoke Ravens WR Derrick Mason, joined by WRs Marcus Smith and Yamon Figurs, will host a karaoke event this Tuesday at Charlestown, a premier retirement living community. In this first of four series, Mason and company will sing hits from the Big Band era, to Motown to ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens have signed the following player: Evan Oglesby (CB, 5-11, 188, 3rd-year, North Alabama) The Ravens have also waived the following player: Anwar Phillips (CB, 6-0, 187, 1st-year, Penn State) ... Read More
GuestAssist by qtags - an instant customer communication tool for sports facilities, conference/convention centers and other venues that host large gatherings -- will be used by as many as 10 NFL stadia, including M&T Bank Stadium, in the 2008 season to improve fans' game-day experience. GuestAssist provides instant two-way, text ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens have placed the following player on Injured Reserve: Kyle Boller (QB, 6-3, 220, 6th-year, California) - Shoulder The Ravens have also signed the following player: Todd Bouman (QB, 6-2, 226, 10th-year, St. Could State) Bouman's bio is attached below: TODD BOUMAN No. 2 Quarterback Years in ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens have signed the following player to its practice squad: J'Vonne Parker (DT, 6-4, 325, 2nd-year, Rutgers) The Ravens have also placed the following player on practice squad/Injured: Justin Harper (WR, 6-3, 215, Rookie, Virginia Tech) ... Read More
Ravens Introduce Home Game Transportation In an effort to ease traffic congestion and give fans an alternative to travel to home games, the Ravens are introducing "Home Game Transportation." Fans may purchase tickets for individual games or a season pass package (8 games) at a discounted rate. The pass must ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens made a number of moves on their roster today. The Ravens claimed and added the following players: Lamar Divens (DT, 6-3, 333, Rookie, Tennessee State) - Claimed from the San Diego Chargers. His bio is on page 199 on the Chargers' media guide. Steven Hauschka (K, 6-2, ... Read More
The Ravens have waived the following players: Adam Bergen (TE, 6-4, 267, 3rd-year, Lehigh) Casey Bramlet (QB, 6-4, 220, 2nd-year, Wyoming) Darrell Campbell (DL, 6-4, 295, 1st-year, Notre Dame) Patrick Carter (WR, 6-3, 195, Rookie, Louisville) Adrien Clarke (G, 6-5, 330, 4th-year, Ohio State) Amon Gordon (DT, 6-2, 305, ... Read More
Close your eyes and listen. Does that sound like Justin Timberlake? Sting? Or maybe--just maybe--Kyle Boller. Kyle, along with nine other Baltimore Ravens players, will be singing for charity on Friday, August 29, from 7-10pm, at the GRIDIRON SING-OFF at Rams Head Live, sponsored by CBS Radio/Baltimore. The event, which ... Read More
In exchange for a 2009 draft choice and 2010 conditional pick, the Baltimore Ravens have acquired DE Marques Douglas via trade with Tampa Bay, general manager Ozzie Newsome announced Wednesday. A 2007 defensive captain for the San Francisco 49ers - where he spent the past three seasons before signing with ... Read More
Ravens Roster Moves The Baltimore Ravens have waived the following players: Darnerien McCants (WR, 6-3, 215, 5th-year, Delaware State) Aaron Walker (TE, 6-6, 270, 5th-year, Florida) The Ravens have also placed the following players on Injured Reserve: Dwan Edwards (DT, 6-3, 295, 5th-year, Oregon State) - Back Terrence Melton (LB, ... Read More
After continued strong demand, the Baltimore Ravens' PSL Wait List ("The List") is sold out. "It is very exciting that so many people in our community want to make the commitment to the Ravens through the purchase of PSLs and season tickets. The List provides a great opportunity for fans ... Read More
The Ravens All Community Team Foundation, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, CB Chris McAlister and the NFL Youth Football Fund have joined forces to renovate the football stadium at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School (Mervo). There will be a dedication for the refurbished stadium this Thursday (8/21) at 3 p.m. Ravens ... Read More
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is emphasizing good fan behavior at every single game, and the Ravens are following his lead in order to create an environment that allows all fans to enjoy their time at M&T Bank Stadium. Below is today's release from the NFL emphasizing the expected behavior, followed ... Read More
FABIAN WASHINGTON Ravens CB Fabian Washington has been suspended by the NFL for the first game of the regular season - Sept. 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Here are statements from Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome and Washington, who was notified of the suspension between ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens will honor members of the U.S. Military this Thursday (7/31) at training camp held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md. As a thank you to our hardworking servicemen and women, the first 150 military members in uniform who arrive will have reserved bleacher seating. Additional unreserved seating ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens held their single-game ticket sales this morning, and almost immediately sold out the first seven games of the regular season. There are a limited number of tickets remaining for the regular season home finale scheduled for Dec. 28 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. There are fewer than 1,000 ... Read More
General manager Ozzie Newsome announced Tuesday that the Ravens officially signed their nine remaining draft choices, ensuring that the entire 2008 draft class was on-field for the first practices of training camp. After inking WR Marcus Smith to a three-year deal last Friday, the Ravens signed the following players Monday ... Read More
Baltimore Ravens rookies, quarterbacks and injured veterans report to training camp at McDaniel College this coming Monday (7/21). The Ravens will hold their first practices on Tuesday (7/22) at 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. On Wednesday (7/23), the team will follow the same practice schedule, while all remaining veteran players ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens All Community Team Foundation (RACTF) has awarded nearly $100,000 in grants to 23 nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Through the Ravens' Plan in Motion project, each qualifying organization received up to $5,000 for initiating and/or continuing programs or projects that promote physical fitness and nutritional ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens have waived the following rookie free agents: G Brandon Barnes (Grand Valley State) P Benjamin Dato (Fordham) TE Xavier Lee (Florida State) ### ... Read More
The Baltimore Ravens and the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism (GOSV) announce the kickoff of the 9th annual Honor Rows Program, presented by M&T Bank. During each Ravens home game throughout the 2008 regular season, the program honors youth groups or youth organizations that provide outstanding volunteer service to ... Read More
