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  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Ravens' salary cap update: $1.986 million available with Rolando McClain retirement

    Ravens' salary cap update: $1.986 million available with Rolando McClain retirement

    With the sudden retirement of middle linebacker Rolando McClain, the Ravens are now $1.986 million under the NFL salary cap limit of $123 million.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Ryan McBean visits Chiefs

    Ryan McBean visits Chiefs

    Veteran free agent defensive lineman Ryan McBean visited the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, according to a source.

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    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.

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    Tavon Austin dealing with stresses of fame, pending fortune

    Tavon Austin dealing with stresses of fame, pending fortune

    When former Dunbar star Tavon Austin signs his rookie contract with the St. Louis Rams, the Baltimore native will suddenly become a rich man.

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    Ray Rice wants to become an even bigger receiving threat

    Ray Rice wants to become an even bigger receiving threat

    Since he entered the NFL five years ago, no running back has caught as many passes as Ray Rice.

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    Ray Rice envisions different roles for fullbacks Juszczyk, Leach

    Ray Rice envisions different roles for fullbacks Juszczyk, Leach

    After the Ravens drafted Harvard fullback Kyle Juszczyk in the fourth round, Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice decided to check out a few highlights.

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    After fulfilling promise, Ray Rice continues to give back to community

    After fulfilling promise, Ray Rice continues to give back to community

    As he stood in front of hundreds of kids last year at his football clinic at Calvert Hall, Ray Rice made a promise to those in the crowd.

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    Tandon Doss says he's quicker, stronger, ready for increased role

    Tandon Doss says he's quicker, stronger, ready for increased role

    The fly pattern run out of town by veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin via a trade to the San Francisco 49ers created an instant void at wide receiver for the Ravens.

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    Versatility could be key in Ravens' crowded offensive line picture

    Versatility could be key in Ravens' crowded offensive line picture

    Over the last couple of weeks, the Ravens have added and retained seven offensive linemen, further complicating what figures to be one of the more competitive -- if not interesting -- position battles in training camp.

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    Ravens' salary cap update: $1.695 million available

    Ravens' salary cap update: $1.695 million available

    The Ravens are $1.695 million under the NFL salary cap limit of $123 million.

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    Tandon Doss kicking off upcoming National Kids to Parks Day

    Tandon Doss kicking off upcoming National Kids to Parks Day

    Growing up in Indianapolis, Ravens wide receiver Tandon Doss was always outside playing.

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    Kenny Tate invited to try out for Eagles

    Kenny Tate invited to try out for Eagles

    Former University of Maryland safety Kenny Tate has been invited to the Philadelphia Eagles' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.

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    Ravens' 2013 draft picks [Pictures]

    Breaking down Bryant McKinnie's two-year deal with the Ravens

    Ravens left tackle Bryant McKinnie's two-year contract has a base value of $6.3 million that includes a $2 million bonus, according to a source with knowledge of the deal, with a maximum value of nearly $7 million.

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    Ravens acquire center A.Q. Shipley in trade with Colts, says he's 'fired up'

    Ravens acquire center A.Q. Shipley in trade with Colts, says he's 'fired up'

    Looking to add some competition for Gino Gradkowski and more versatility along the offensive line, the Ravens agreed to send a conditional 2014 draft pick today to the Indianapolis Colts for center A.Q. Shipley, both teams announced.

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    Ravens reach deals with undrafted defensive backs Moe Lee, Gary Walker

    Ravens reach deals with undrafted defensive backs Moe Lee, Gary Walker

    The Ravens have reached contract agreements with undrafted rookie defensive backs Moe Lee and Gary Walker.

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    Lions sign sixth-rounder Corey Fuller to $2.28 million deal

    Lions sign sixth-rounder Corey Fuller to $2.28 million deal

    The Detroit Lions have signed former Woodlawn wide receiver Corey Fuller to a four-year, $2.28 million contract that includes a $123,100 signing bonus.

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    Ray Rice Day on Saturday at Calvert Hall

    Ray Rice Day on Saturday at Calvert Hall

    Ravens Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice will hold his second annual area football camp on Saturday at the Calvert Hall football stadium.

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    Bryant McKinnie officially signs his two-year contract

    Bryant McKinnie officially signs his two-year contract

    Ravens offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie has officially signed his two-year contract worth up to $7 million.

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    Jeff Zrebiec has been with The Sun since 2000 and covered the Orioles from 2005 through 2011. A New Jersey native, he was a 2001 graduate of Loyola University in Baltimore. He also has covered University of Maryland basketball and college lacrosse during his time with The Sun.

    Aaron Wilson joined The Baltimore Sun in August 2012 after 11 years at the Carroll County Times. He's entering his 12th year on the Ravens' beat. He has previously covered the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans. Wilson attended East Carolina University.

    Matt Vensel joined The Baltimore Sun in February 2011 after three years at b free daily, where he covered the highs and lows of Baltimore sports. Vensel is a 2005 graduate of Penn State and has a master's in professional writing from Towson University.

    Mike Preston has been with The Baltimore Sun since 1983. Prior to becoming a columnist in 2000, he covered the Ravens for four years. Preston is a native of Essex and a graduate of Towson State University, where he played football.

    Edward Lee has been with The Baltimore Sun since 1995 and began covering the Ravens just prior to the 2006 season. A New Jersey native, he is a University of Maryland graduate who also covers college lacrosse for The Baltimore Sun in the spring.

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