Cowherd: Dumervil should prepare to be a leader on the Ravens' defense

Elvis Dumervil had just settled in to meet the media after the Ravens' workout Wednesday when a voice rang out behind the semi-circle of TV cameras, tape recorders and notebooks.

Lardarius Webb, Jameel McClain showing signs of progress from injuries

Two defensive starters coming off injuries displayed signs of progress during the Ravens' first organized team activities Wednesday.

Done with dancing, Jacoby Jones expected to get right back to football

Now that Pro Bowl kick returner Jacoby Jones' star turn on Dancing With the Stars is over, the Ravens expect him to get right back to football.

49ers start preparing for life without Crabtree

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The severe injury to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree occurred during a 7-on-7 drill Tuesday.

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 Anquan” Boldin.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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...

Ravens may have No. 2 receiver already on their roster

Whenever the conversations about the leading candidates for the No. 2 receiver come up, Ravens officials like to mention several names including Deonte Thompson, David Reed, LaQuan Williams and Tandon Doss.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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