Lardarius Webb, Jameel McClain showing signs of progress from injuries

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.

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...

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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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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.

Mike Preston: Ravens never should have signed Rolando McClain

Mike Preston: Ravens never should have signed Rolando McClain

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome was having a great offseason as far as acquisitions and building the team, but the Ravens are embarrassed by linebacker Rolando McClain's announced retirement.

Rolando McClain informs Ravens that he will retire

Rolando McClain informs Ravens that he will retire

Troubled inside linebacker Rolando McClain informed Ravens officials Wednesday that he will retire from the NFL, a decision he reached before participating in one practice with his new team.

Drawn penalties a hidden impact of Ravens wide receivers Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones

Drawn penalties a hidden impact of Ravens wide receivers Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones

The impact of Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones was obvious every time that one of the speedy outside wide receivers ran past flat-footed defenders and under a long, arching throw from Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.

Ray Rice to play featured role in USA's 'Characters Unite' campaign

Ray Rice to play featured role in USA's 'Characters Unite' campaign

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice will be the first player featured during the upcoming season in USA's "NFL Characters Unite" campaign, the cable channel will announce later today.

Former Ravens first-rounder Mark Clayton retiring

Former Ravens first-rounder Mark Clayton retiring

Former Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton is retiring from the NFL.

Ex-WR Chad Johnson wanted by police

Former wide receiver Chad Johnson wanted by police

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson is wanted by authorities in Florida for violating multiple terms of his probation, according to an NFL.com report.

Ravens adding undrafted Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist

Ravens adding undrafted Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist

The Ravens are adding undrafted quarterback Dayne Crist to the roster, according to a source.

Ravens linebacker Adrian Hamilton hopes to earn increased role

Ravens linebacker Adrian Hamilton hopes to earn increased role

It was a quiet rookie season for Ravens outside linebacker Adrian Hamilton.

Broken tackles an issue for Ravens defense in 2012

Broken tackles an issue for Ravens defense in 2012

The Ravens could have as many as seven or eight new starters on defense when the 2013 season begins. You can produce a number of statistics that suggest why they may have felt compelled to overhaul their defense.

Ravens trying to get a grip on the Pistol offense?

Ravens trying to get a grip on the Pistol offense?

Unless you are a football junkie, you probably don’t know or don’t care that the Kansas City Chiefs hired Chris Ault, the man who invented the Pistol offense and coached Colin Kaepernick at Nevada, to a consulting gig.

Dennis Pitta signs restricted tender, Ravens sign four undrafted rookies

Dennis Pitta signs restricted tender, Ravens sign four undrafted rookies

Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta has signed his $2.023 million second-round restricted tender.

Ravens to get their Super Bowl rings on June 7

Ravens to get their Super Bowl rings on June 7

The Ravens will distribute their Super Bowl XLVII rings to players and coaches at a private ring ceremony June 7, according to a news release.

Ravens add undrafted Georgia wide receiver Marlon Brown, cut Gerrard Sheppard

Ravens add undrafted Georgia wide receiver Marlon Brown, cut Gerrard Sheppard

The Ravens have added undrafted Georgia wide receiver Marlon Brown to the roster and cut former Towson wide receiver Gerrard Sheppard.