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New Jets GM Joe Douglas fills out staff with familiar faces from Ravens tenure

Joe Douglas filled out his front office staff with some familiar faces from his tenure with the Ravens.

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One goal for the Ravens' talented tight ends: Play more like their teammates

“All the tight ends right now, we’re all striving to be complete guys,” said Mark Andrews.

By Jonas Shaffer

May 30, 2019

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As free agency picks back up, Ravens have money to spend. But is a big bidding war coming — or advisable?

The NFL’s mostly frozen free-agent market is set to thaw out soon.

By Jonas Shaffer

May 8, 2019

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Schmuck: Only mystery surrounding NFL's high-tech scheduling system is why it doesn't work

The 2019 NFL schedule came out last week and proved once again that it’s possible for a computer to be a New England Patriots fan. Plus, a look at the Orioles' historic rate of home runs allowed and the Ravens' options in the NFL draft.

By Peter Schmuck

Apr 22, 2019

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Three prime-time games highlight Ravens' 2019 schedule, including home matchup vs. Patriots

The Ravens will play in three prime-time games and face five teams that advanced to the playoffs last season.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 17, 2019

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Ravens single-game tickets to go on sale minutes after NFL releases schedule Wednesday

The NFL will release the upcoming season schedule at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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Ravens signing former Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts to one-year deal

In 15 games last season for Oakland, including seven starts, Roberts had 45 catches for 494 yards, both career highs, and two touchdowns.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 5, 2019

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Forced into a defensive teardown, Ravens must move on to their offseason rebuild

In less than 18 hours spanning Monday night and Tuesday afternoon, three Ravens linebackers who underpinned their defensive success proved unwilling or unable to be retained.

By Jonas Shaffer

Mar 12, 2019

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After up-and-down year with Ravens, receiver John Brown reportedly set to join Bills

John Brown's exit leaves the Ravens with just one of their top three receivers from last year set to return.

By Jonas Shaffer

Mar 12, 2019

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After 16 seasons with Ravens, Terrell Suggs reportedly expected to sign with Cardinals

He said after the Ravens’ playoff loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that he “would love to be a Raven for life."

By Jonas Shaffer

Mar 11, 2019

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Four questions that will shape the Ravens' path in free agency

Eric DeCosta has shortened the Ravens' to-do list considerably. He still must answer a handful of questions that could shape the team’s short- and long-term future.

By Jonas Shaffer

Mar 8, 2019

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Ravens positional review: Running back

It was a good year to be a Ravens running back — that is, if you were playing with Lamar Jackson.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 15, 2019

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Producing winners in football and life a priority for new Morgan State football coach Tyrone Wheatley

Former NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley will be the Morgan Bears’ fifth head coach in seven years, but said he intends to stabilize the program and return it to relevancy.

By Edward Lee

Feb 12, 2019

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Former NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley officially named Morgan State football coach

Morgan State on Wednesday announced the hiring of former Michigan star and NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley as its 22nd head football coach.

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Morgan State football to hire former NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley as head coach

Tyrone Wheatley, who had played nine seasons for the New York Giants and Oakland Raiders and had recently coached the running backs for the Jacksonville Jaguars, will be the Bears’ fifth head coach in the last seven years.

By Edward Lee

Feb 6, 2019

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Digest (Feb. 3): Correjon sets track record in Laurel Park win

FTF Racing’s Correjon continued his winter hot streak at Laurel Park, earning his third straight win over its main track with a record-setting half-length triumph in Sunday’s featured Super Bowl Starter Handicap.

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Ravens receivers coach David Culley will be John Harbaugh's first passing coordinator

David Culley, 63, who also was named the Ravens assistant head coach, spent the past two seasons as the Buffalo Bills’ quarterbacks coach.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 29, 2019

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Preston: Ravens' Lamar Jackson gearing up to get outside quarterback help this offseason

It appears rookie Lamar Jackson is making the right moves during the offseason and will be working with instructors who specialize in developing quarterbacks, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Friday.

By Mike Preston

Jan 25, 2019

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As Greg Roman takes over Ravens offense, here's what his passing attack might look like

Greg Roman’s work as an offensive coordinator in San Francisco and Buffalo offers lessons for what might lie ahead.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 21, 2019

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Ravens promote Greg Roman to offensive coordinator; Marty Mornhinweg won't return

The move, which comes on Eric DeCosta’s first day as Ravens general manager, is expected to solidify John Harbaugh’s future in Baltimore.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 11, 2019

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As Ravens turn to 2019 season, Greg Roman's role on offense can't be overlooked

In his two years with the offense, tight ends coach Greg Roman became inseparable from each season’s most obvious success.

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Schmuck: Though 2018 has been a wild ride for the Ravens, all will be well if it ends well against the Browns

The past year has been a rocky one for the Ravens, but it will be all good if they take care of business against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 26, 2018

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After Steelers' loss, Ravens' playoff path is clear: Win and they're in

Leading the AFC North for the first time since Week 6, the Ravens (9-6) can claim the division Sunday for the first time since 2012 with a win at home Sunday in their regular-season finale over the Cleveland Browns (7-7-1) or a loss by the Steelers (8-6-1) to the visiting Cincinnati Bengals (6-9).

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 23, 2018

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Ravens' C.J. Mosley, Eric Weddle and Marshal Yanda voted to Pro Bowl; two alternates named

It's the third straight year the Ravens have had at least three players make the all-star roster.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 18, 2018

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AFC playoff reset: Here's how the Ravens can get in (and how they can be out of contention by Sunday night)

The Ravens would guarantee themselves an AFC playoff berth with two more victories. But if they lose Saturday night, they might not live to have a shot in Week 17.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 17, 2018

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For Johns Hopkins, path to Division III NCAA football title runs through 'legendary' Mount Union

If Johns Hopkins is hoping to achieve another first in program history by advancing to the Stagg Bowl, the Blue Jays will have to get past No. 1 and 13-time national champion Mount Union in Saturday’s NCAA Division III tournament semifinal.

By Edward Lee

Dec 6, 2018

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Ravens notes: Gains, near-loss mark Kenneth Dixon’s first game in 11 weeks

Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon is hoping to build on last week’s 17 snaps, but understands that Gus Edwards and Ty Montgomery are ahead of him.

By Edward Lee

Dec 5, 2018

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Ravens notes: RT James Hurst could play next week; RB Kenneth Dixon an 'option' Sunday

Injured Ravens right tackle James Hurst will be unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons but could play in Week 14, coach John Harbaugh said Friday.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 30, 2018

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After two wins in Baltimore, Lamar Jackson ready to take the Ravens' show on the road

John Harbaugh declined to say whether Joe Flacco has been cleared to practice, offering only that the longtime starter is "progressing very well."

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 28, 2018

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Bird Brown: Tailgating with friends a true recreational sport

Our tailgating now is somewhat reserved with more emphasis on the variety and quality of the food versus the consumption of alcohol that we had in our younger days, but that’s fine with me.

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Ravens notes: Starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley limited in practice

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley and outside linebacker Tim Williams were limited Wednesday, and quarterback Joe Flacco, right tackle James Hurst and strong safety Tony Jefferson were absent.

By Edward Lee

Nov 14, 2018

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Ravens film study: What could the passing game look like with Lamar Jackson starting?

In a league that values excellence under center above all else, here’s where Ravens first-round pick Lamar Jackson might fit in.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 14, 2018

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Preston: The Ravens have plenty of problems entering their bye week. There's still time to fix them

The bye week is about self-scouting, and the Ravens could use a few tweaks before the Cincinnati Bengals come to town Nov. 18.

By Mike Preston

Nov 8, 2018

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Ravens notes: Slumping team looking forward to well-timed bye week

Coach John Harbaugh said a long, grueling season has taken its toll on the players, who will work out Tuesday before getting the remainder of their bye week off.

By Edward Lee

Nov 5, 2018

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Preston: Firing Ravens coach John Harbaugh at this time would make no sense

Firing Ravens coach John Harbaugh now wouldn't make any sense and don't expect team owner Steve Bisciotti to do it, columnist Mike Preston writes.

By Mike Preston

Nov 4, 2018

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Panthers rookie WR DJ Moore (Maryland) busts loose, and the Ravens can only watch

Former Maryland wide receiver DJ Moore catches five passes for 90 yards and rushes twice for 39 yards for the Carolina Panthers against the Ravens, a team that could have drafted him.

By Jonas Shaffer

Oct 28, 2018

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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson relishes limited opportunities as he nears midpoint of rookie season

Ravens first-round pick Lamar Jackson has played less in seven NFL games than he usually did in one start for Louisville. But as he nears the midpoint of his first season, Jackson said he has a good sense of his progress, despite the limited workload.

By Childs Walker

Oct 27, 2018

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Ravens notes: Two starters ruled out for Sunday's game at Panthers

In addition to cornerback Marlon Humphrey and right tackle James Hurst missing the game against the Carolina Panthers, left guard Alex Lewis is doubtful.

By Edward Lee

Oct 26, 2018

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Even as injuries mount on offensive line, Ravens are far from a breaking point

The Ravens offensive line, featuring two rookies and a midseason acquisition, did not allow a sack or commit a penalty Sunday against New Orleans.

By Jonas Shaffer

Oct 25, 2018

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Scouting report for Sunday's Ravens-Titans game

The Ravens should produce enough offensive tricks to bounce back with a win against the Titans in an essential road game.

By Childs Walker

Oct 12, 2018

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Preston: Ravens need to find a more balanced offense against Titans

The Ravens need to find a more balanced offense against the Titans.

By Mike Preston

Oct 12, 2018

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Fact or fiction: Examining John Harbaugh's claims about the Ravens' halted rushing attack

Harbaugh's news conference Monday offered some of his most extensive and interesting comments yet on the state of the team’s grounded rushing attack.

By Jonas Shaffer

Oct 9, 2018

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Preston: If the Ravens narrowly miss the playoffs again, they'll rue Sunday's loss to the Browns

Losing games they should have won cost the Ravens the past couple of seasons. If they miss the playoffs again in 2018, they'll look back at Sunday's loss in Cleveland as an unforgivable missed opportunity.

By Mike Preston

Oct 9, 2018

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Mike Preston's first-quarter grades: Ravens offense gearing up, defense solid

The Ravens are in good position at the first-quarter pole thanks to an offense starting to hit its stride and a defense that's been stingy. But there's room for improvement.

By Mike Preston

Oct 2, 2018

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Five Things We Learned from the Ravens' 26-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers

From Joe Flacco's plethora of targets to the secondary's success without Jimmy Smith, here are five things we learned from the Ravens' 26-14 win in Pittsburgh.

By Childs Walker

Oct 1, 2018

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Ravens notes: John Brown producing touchdown catches

Ravens wide receiver John Brown has three touchdown catches in his first four games, matching a pace set by Mike Wallace two years ago.

By Edward Lee

Sep 30, 2018

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Ravens still hope to revive running game despite success of pass-first offense as they prep for Steelers

Through three games, the Ravens' offense has succeeded despite an inefficient running game. Some analysts say that's no big deal in the pass-happy modern game. But Ravens coaches and players say balance remains essential to their offensive philosophy.

By Childs Walker

Sep 29, 2018

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Ravens overcome rough start to beat Broncos, 27-14, and move into tie for first place in AFC North

Quarterback Joe Flacco finished 25-for-40 for 277 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens beat the Denver Broncos, 27-14, at M&T Bank Stadium.

By Jonas Shaffer

Sep 23, 2018

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After poor Week 2 performance, Ravens offensive line faces ultimate challenge in Denver's Von Miller

The Ravens offensive line played poorly in a Week 2 loss to Cincinnati and will need to improve quickly with the Denver Broncos and All-Pro linebacker Von Miller coming to town.

By Childs Walker

Sep 22, 2018

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Preston: With another test looming, Ravens defense trying to regain old form

Tasked with stopping the NFL's No. 4 ranked offense, the Ravens are looking to re-energize at home and regain some pride in a defense that has traditionally been tough for nearly 20 years.

By Mike Preston

Sep 21, 2018