Five for Friday: Reasons why Joe Flacco could have his best season in 2013

Five for Friday: Reasons why Joe Flacco could have his best season in 2013

In this week's Five for Friday, Matt Vensel lists five reasons why Flacco could have his best season in 2013.

Ravens agree to terms with Arthur Brown, second-round pick

The Ravens today agreed to a four-year deal with linebacker Arthur Brown, leaving them with just two unsigned picks.

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Urlacher retires: 'I didn't want to play for anybody else'

Urlacher retires: 'I didn't want to play for anybody else'

Brian Urlacher, former Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL via Twitter on Wednesday, three days shy of...

Raiders bring back Woodson

Raiders bring back Woodson

Charles Woodson is heading back to where it all started.

49ers' Crabtree has torn Achilles

49ers' Crabtree has torn Achilles

Leading receiver Michael Crabtree appears to be the second devastating loss for the San Francisco 49ers in 2013.

49ers coach Jim Harbaugh to drive Indianapolis 500 pace car

49ers coach Jim Harbaugh to drive Indianapolis 500 pace car

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh was tapped to drive the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

San Francisco, Houston awarded Super Bowls

San Francisco, Houston awarded Super Bowls

The hosts for Super Bowl L and LI were announced Tuesday at the NFL Spring Meeting in Boston.

Gronkowski having fourth forearm surgery Monday

Gronkowski having fourth forearm surgery Monday

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will have an operation on his left forearm on Monday, according to the Boston Herald.

Ray Lewis retrospective: 1996-2013

We've scanned the archives and assembled this collection of Ray Lewis photos, capturing moments -- on and off the field -- from each year of No. 52's storied 17-season career with the Ravens.

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Art Modell might face easier road to Hall of Fame if contributors separated from players in voting

Art Modell might face easier road to Hall of Fame if contributors separated from players in voting

Late Ravens owner Art Modell might face an easier path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame if the museum follows through on tentative discussions of putting "contributors" in a different voting pool than players.

'You don't replace' Boldin, but Tandon Doss will try

'You don't replace' Boldin, but Tandon Doss will try

“You don’t replace Anquan” Boldin.

Ravens rookie linebacker Arthur Brown sidelined after sports hernia surgery

Ravens rookie linebacker Arthur Brown sidelined after sports hernia surgery

The Ravens' hard luck at inside linebacker hasn't stopped.

Ravens re-signing wide receiver Gerrard Sheppard

Ravens re-signing wide receiver Gerrard Sheppard

Former Towson wide receiver Gerrard Sheppard is getting another shot with the Ravens.

Brian Urlacher retires in same year as Ray Lewis

Brian Urlacher retires in same year as Ray Lewis

A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Ravens defensive icon Ray Lewis isn't the only star middle linebacker to retire from the NFL this offseason.

As OTAs begin, several Ravens still working their way back to health

As OTAs begin, several Ravens still working their way back to health

Starting today and continuing over the next three weeks, Ravens’ rookies and veterans will come together for organized team activities. The three day OTAs, which will be held at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills from May 21-23, May 29-31 and June 4-6, will serve as a...

Jacoby Jones falls short on 'Dancing with the Stars,' finishing third

Jacoby Jones falls short on 'Dancing with the Stars,' finishing third

Jacoby Jones entered tonight's “Dancing with the Stars” finale in fourth place. Bruno Tonioli reiterates the concern that Jacoby’s freestyle, with its large-scale production, overshadowed Jacoby himself. Len Goodman, however, has nothing but kind things to say about Jacoby.

Ravens sign fourth-rounder John Simon to four-year, $2.545 million deal

Ravens sign fourth-rounder John Simon to four-year, $2.545 million deal

The Ravens have signed fourth-round outside linebacker John Simon to a four-year deal.

At start of OTAs, who's there is far more important than who isn't

At start of OTAs, who's there is far more important than who isn't

Who is there, or more appropriately, who isn’t? That undoubtedly will be the most popular question this week as the Ravens start the first of three sessions of organized team activities. The sessions will run from May 21 to 23, May 29 to 31 and June 4 to 6, leading into the mandatory veteran...

Flacco signs 'r-word' pledge for Special Olympics

Flacco signs 'r-word' pledge for Special Olympics

In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, Joe Flacco was criticized for saying at a news conference that the idea of a cold-weather Super Bowl was “retarded,” something the Ravens quarterback apologized for a day later.

Tough decisions down the road for Ravens

Tough decisions down the road for Ravens

As the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Ravens had an extremely eventful offseason where they overhauled their roster and dealt with a tight salary-cap situation by making a series of tough decisions.

San Francisco and Houston awarded 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls

NEW YORK (Reuters) - San Francisco and Houston were chosen on Tuesday as host cities for the 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls after National Football League (NFL) team owners voted for the two ahead of Miami.

Nick Saban supportive of Rolando McClain's decision to step away from NFL

Nick Saban supportive of Rolando McClain's decision to step away from NFL

Alabama coach Nick Saban has maintained a strong relationship with Rolando McClain ever since the middle linebacker played for the Crimson Tide as a consensus All-American and Butkus Award winner.

Will Arthur Jones stand out in defensive line crowd?

Will Arthur Jones stand out in defensive line crowd?

The Ravens have bolstered the talent and depth on their defensive line this offseason with the additions of Chris Canty and Marcus Spears and the selection of big nose tackle Brandon Williams in last month’s NFL draft.

Guns stolen from home of Ravens' Ray Rice

Guns stolen from home of Ravens' Ray Rice

Two guns and cash were stolen in a weekend burglary at the Reisterstown home of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, Baltimore County police confirmed.

Chargers, Freeney agree to $8.75 million deal

Chargers, Freeney agree to $8.75 million deal

The San Diego Chargers agreed to a two-year, $8.75 million contract with free agent defensive end Dwight Freeney, according to multiple reports on Saturday.

Will Pericak got biggest signing bonus among Ravens' undrafted rookies

Will Pericak got biggest signing bonus among Ravens' undrafted rookies

The Ravens haven't traditionally been big spenders when it comes to signing undrafted rookie free agents.

Taking stock at Ravens' inside linebacker position minus Rolando McClain

Taking stock at Ravens' inside linebacker position minus Rolando McClain

The abrupt retirement of trouble-prone inside linebacker Rolando McClain shouldn't necessarily have a major impact on the state of the Ravens at the position.

Ravens to have NFL's huskiest front seven in 2013?

Ravens to have NFL's huskiest front seven in 2013?

At 1,992 pounds, the projected front seven of the Baltimore defense will weigh just under a ton, which is about the same as a tiny smart car, a large walrus or the Johnny Unitas statue outside M&T Bank Stadium.

Mike Preston: So far, so good for Ravens with Bryant McKinnie

Mike Preston: So far, so good for Ravens with Bryant McKinnie

So far, all is good as far as left offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie and the Ravens.

Rolando McClain says he retired to focus on 'getting my personal life together'

Rolando McClain says he retired to focus on 'getting my personal life together'

Following his abrupt move to retire Wednesday at the age of 23, Ravens middle linebacker Rolando McClain issued a statement Thursday explaining his decision.

Consumed by other endeavors, Ayanbadejo not sweating potential end of playing days

Consumed by other endeavors, Ayanbadejo not sweating potential end of playing days

Cut by the Ravens in early April, linebacker and special teams standout Brendon Ayanbadejo still hasn’t ruled out playing in the NFL during the 2013 season. He works out daily and keeps himself ready in case a team calls and the situation is right.