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2023 NFL draft superlatives: Best pick, biggest gamble, most improved division and more
As always, some NFL draft picks stood out more than others. Let’s make sense of it all and hand out some awards.
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Before Deonte Banks became Edgewood’s first NFL draft pick, he was ‘a man amongst boys’
John Siemsen saw something in Deonte Banks the moment he transferred to Edgewood as a freshman. It didn't take long for the eventual first-round NFL draft pick by the New York Giants to live up to his potential — and then some.
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2-year-old daughter of Shaquil Barrett, Buccaneers linebacker and Baltimore native, drowns in family pool
The daughter of Shaquil Barrett, a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a Baltimore native, died Sunday after drowning in a swimming pool at the family’s home, police said.
How a late-night text brought Lamar Jackson and the Ravens to the end of 2-plus years of tense negotiations
Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta was watching his beloved Boston Celtics squander a lead to the Atlanta Hawks when his phone pinged with a text that lifted his mood. It was Lamar Jackson: “I think we can get a deal done.”
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Maryland native Jordan Addison, standout wide receiver at USC and Pitt, drafted No. 23 overall by Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Addison, a Maryland native who excelled at Tuscarora High School in Frederick, was selected with the No. 23 overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings in Thursday night’s NFL draft.
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2023 NFL draft live updates: Ravens take WR Zay Flowers at No. 22 overall in first round
Stay up to date throughout the first round of the 2023 NFL draft with news and analysis as the Ravens wait to make their pick at No. 22 overall.
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Mike Preston: Lamar Jackson got his deal. Now it’s time to mend relationships and shape his Ravens legacy. | COMMENTARY
If Lamar Jackson takes the Ravens to a Super Bowl, then he will become endearing to fans again. If not, then his legacy will be tainted as just another disappointment, columnist Mike Preston writes.
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Lamar Jackson, Ravens agree to 5-year deal, ending difficult standoff with their franchise player
Lamar Jackson will be the Ravens’ quarterback for the long term after he agreed to a five-year contract extension. ESPN reported Jackson will receive $260 million with $185 million in guarantees.
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2023 NFL mock draft (Version 3.0): 4 trades, 5 QBs and one last projection for first round
Here are The Baltimore Sun’s projections for the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, including four mock trades.
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A Ravens fan’s guide to 2023 NFL draft: Everything you need to know before picks begin
For Ravens fans tuning in, here’s everything you need to know before the 2023 NFL draft kicks off Thursday night in Kansas City.
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Mike Preston: Division II Shepherd’s Joey Fisher and Ronnie Brown join forces in effort to get to NFL | COMMENTARY
Shepherd offensive lineman Joey Fisher, a Hagerstown native and Clear Spring High graduate, and Ronnie Brown, a former standout at Sparrows Point and Dundalk, are rising NFL draft prospects out of the Division II school in West Virginia.
Former Ravens running back Willis McGahee sheds light on NFL disability lawsuit: ‘It’s a sham process’
Former Ravens running back Willis McGahee spoke with The Baltimore Sun about the class action lawsuit he is part of against the NFL in which 10 former players accuse the league of “unscrupulous tactics” to wrongfully deny players disability benefits.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa considered retirement after multiple concussions in 2022
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa admitted that retirement was considered after suffering multiple concussions during the 2022 season, and explained why he opted to continue playing football.
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AP sources: Josh Harris, Mitchell Rales group has deal to buy Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder for $6.05 billion
A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for $6 billion, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press.
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As Ravens bet on a limited market for Lamar Jackson, one question looms: Who wants the star quarterback?
Instead of reports trumpeting the teams that might concoct offers for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, every news item seemed to reveal another franchise that would not pursue one of the NFL’s most dazzling talents. The term collusion took center stage.
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Mike Preston: Lamar Jackson has only himself to blame for breakdown in negotiations with Ravens | COMMENTARY
The Ravens won this standoff because quarterback Lamar Jackson, who desperately needs an agent, was unfamiliar with this arena. As talented as he is, he didn’t know how to play this game, columnist Mike Preston writes.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s $4.3 million inauguration funded by scores of large-dollar donations
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore raised $4.6 million from scores of wealthy donors and corporations and spent $4.3 million on his historic inauguration in January.
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What they’re saying about the Ravens placing the nonexclusive franchise tag on QB Lamar Jackson
Here’s a look at what some fans, players and analysts had to say about the Ravens placing the nonexclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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Ravens apply nonexclusive franchise tag to QB Lamar Jackson, giving him opportunity to sign a deal with another team
By using the nonexclusive franchise tag, the Ravens have five days to match any offer sheet star quarterback Lamar Jackson signs, or they could let him walk and receive two first-round draft picks in exchange.
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How Lamar Jackson’s nonexclusive franchise tag affects the Ravens’ roster-building decisions
Using the nonexclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson is a significant bet for the Ravens, who must operate this offseason without knowing whether their starting quarterback will return — and at what price.
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Ravens hire former Maryland star, Eagles assistant coach Dennard Wilson as defensive backs coach
Dennard Wilson, an Upper Marlboro native, is entering his 12th year as an NFL coach after he began his career at his high school and college alma maters, DeMatha and Maryland, respectively.
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Ravens’ decision day on Lamar Jackson: Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday’s franchise tag deadline.
Here's what you need to know about the NFL's franchise tag and how it affects Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's long-term status in Baltimore.
Baltimore native and Terps standout Deonte Banks is one of the NFL draft’s top defensive backs: ‘I’m a lockdown corner’
This year’s class of NFL cornerback prospects is full of talent. Deonte “Tae” Banks, a Baltimore native and Edgewood graduate who excelled at Maryland, is among the best of the bunch.
Fred D. Miller, former Baltimore Colts tackle who was part of formidable defensive line in 2 Super Bowls, dies
Fred D. Miller, the former Baltimore Colts tackle who helped them reach two Super Bowls, died Sunday at Brightview Senior Living in Timonium. He was 82.
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Jerry Richardson, former Baltimore Colts wide receiver who founded and owned Carolina Panthers, dies at 86
Jerry Richardson, the former Baltimore Colts wide receiver who caught a touchdown pass from Johnny Unitas in the 1959 NFL championship game and who later founded and owned the Carolina Panthers until a scandal forced him to sell the team, has died. He was 86.
NFLPA report card: Ravens strength coaches rank last in NFL, but team grades well in other areas
The Ravens ranked 17th out of 32 NFL teams, with a C or better in seven of eight categories, in the first NFLPA report card, which sampled more than 1,300 players.
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As deadlines loom, Ravens are ‘fervently hopeful’ for a long-term deal with QB Lamar Jackson
Ravens leadership projected confidence that they'll be able to sign their star quarterback to a long-term contract, but general manager Eric DeCosta also said he is “preparing for every contingency.”
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Ravens 7-round mock draft (Version 1.0): Addressing the biggest needs entering NFL scouting combine
Here’s a look at who the Ravens might select with their five picks in the 2023 NFL draft, as well as some additional players worthy of consideration at each spot.
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Commanders hire Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, assistant head coach
Eric Bieniemy emerged from a pool of more than a half-dozen candidates as Washington’s choice for the job after the Chiefs’ second championship in his five seasons as their offensive coordinator.
Gov. Wes Moore nominates Craig Thompson, a Baltimore lawyer and his campaign chair, to lead stadium authority
If confirmed by the state Senate, attorney Craig Thompson would replace Maryland Stadium Authority Board of Directors Chair Thomas Kelso.