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Kareem Hunt and Ray Rice: Why did just one get a second opportunity in the NFL?

Ever since it was announced Monday that Cleveland signed former Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt to a one-year contract some anger around town has resurfaced about the way former Ravens running back Ray Rice was treated for his domestic violence case nearly five years ago.

By Mike Preston

Feb 15, 2019

• Sports

Five years after Ray Rice's arrest, the story of the NFL and partner violence remains complicated

Ray Rice's arrest five years ago represented a line of demarcation in the way the NFL and the Ravens understood and confronted intimate partner violence. Though much has changed in the time since, the league still faces difficult questions about its place in a national epidemic.

By Childs Walker

Feb 15, 2019

• Sports

Ray Rice, Janay Rice speak about domestic violence in NFL after Kareem Hunt incident

Many have noted the similarities between Hunt and Rice’s incidents, something that the former Raven acknowledged.

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Schmuck: Kareem Hunt situation brings back bad memories of Ray Rice, raises uncomfortable questions

Another damning TMZ video causes the Kansas City Chiefs to release superstar running back Kareem Hunt and should cause the NFL to question its priorities.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 4, 2018

• Sports

On Kareem Hunt, Ravens' John Harbaugh reluctant to make connection to Ray Rice

“I think that's just their situation,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of the Chiefs and Kareem Hunt. “I didn't give it too much thought, to be honest with you.”

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 3, 2018

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'This will be a defining moment': Ray Rice speaks out about Kareem Hunt after TMZ video showing assault

"Peer-to-peer, I would definitely try to help him figure out, 'How can we start dealing with the underlying problems in your life?' " Ray Rice said of Kareem Hunt in an NFL.com interview

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 2, 2018

• Business

Under Armour drops former NFL running back Kareem Hunt as an endorser after TMZ video

Under Armour said Saturday it has “parted ways” with former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt after a video surfaced showing him pushing and kicking a woman.

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Former Ravens RB Ray Rice, 2008 team honored before kickoff vs. Bengals

The 31-year-old has not been estranged from the Ravens since his release four years ago.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 18, 2018

• Sports

Ravens safety Eric Weddle finds Jimmy Smith suspension 'hard to fathom'

Ravens players and coach John Harbaugh shared their reactions to Jimmy Smith's coming four-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

By Childs Walker

Aug 23, 2018

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Ravens prepare for life without Jimmy Smith as suspension looms

Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith practiced Wednesday in the wake of his suspension for personal misconduct, even as the team prepared to begin the 2018 season without one of its most important players.

By Childs Walker

Aug 22, 2018

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Preston: Ravens make a questionable call by keeping suspended cornerback Jimmy Smith

The Ravens would have cut Jimmy Smith except for the fact that he’s a former first-round draft pick and a several-million-dollar investment.

By Mike Preston

Aug 22, 2018

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Impressions Ray Lewis left on teammates and team officials

Former teammates and fans talk about what they remember about Ray Lewis and his Hall of Fame career.

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Former Ravens running back Ray Rice at Rutgers camp: 'I enjoy not being sore anymore'

Rice last played in the NFL five years ago.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 4, 2018

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Mike Preston: Ravens need a third-down passing threat out of the backfield

Mike Preston writes that the Ravens need to draft a running back who can catch passes out of the backfield like Ray Rice.

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Five years later: Ravens reflect on joys of Super Bowl and reasons they haven't gotten back

Five years ago, the Ravens completed a remarkable playoff run that capped the careers of some of the franchise’s greatest stars and seemed to seal the legacies of coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Joe Flacco. But their attempts to reload for another run have not gone as planned.

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Ravens' Ozzie Newsome to step down as general manager, Eric DeCosta to take over in 2019

Ozzie Newsome will step down as Ravens general manager next season, handing the reigns of the player personnel decisions over to Eric DeCosta, owner Steve Bisciotti said at Friday’s State of the Ravens address.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 2, 2018

• Ravens

From Cleveland to Baltimore: Highlights of Ozzie Newsome's career with the Ravens

A look at Ozzie Newsome's career with the Ravens, in which he has won two Super Bowl titles

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Ray Rice at Liberty convocation: Domestic violence 'uncovered the brutal truth' of my life

“I had it all wrong,” the former Ravens star said of his priorities.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 6, 2017

• Baltimore Ravens

Ex-Ravens RB Ray Rice to speak at Liberty University's convocation

He'll be joined by former Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski and current Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 28, 2017

• Sports

Former Ravens WR Derrick Mason arrested Monday, charged with aggravated domestic assault

According to police, Derrick Mason had an altercation with a woman who he had been dating.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 31, 2017

• Business

Trump tax threat over anthem protests would have little effect on Ravens, NFL

President Donald Trump’s tweeted proposal on Tuesday to reverse the NFL’s “massive tax breaks” because of the ongoing anthem protests would have little effect on the league or the Ravens.

By Jeff Barker

Oct 10, 2017

• Baltimore City Paper

The Undercard: Bring Kaepernick to Baltimore

"Let's build the best 53-man squad and the 10-man practice squad that we can." -Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome, circa 2015, discussing the importance of roster depth

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Schmuck: Ravens fans outraged over Colin Kaepernick talk need some perspective

The negative reaction to the possibility of the Ravens signing Colin Kaepernick illustrates just how clueless some fans are when it comes to keeping everything in perspective.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 29, 2017

• Sports

Ray Rice returns to Ravens' facility to speak to team's rookies

Now a high school running back coach, former Raven Ray Rice returned to the team facility Thursday to speak to the organization's first-year players.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jun 9, 2017

• Sports

Former Ravens running back Ray Rice joins alma mater's high school football staff

Ray Rice has a job in football after all.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jun 2, 2017

• Sports

Ravens news, notes and opinions on no draft trades, off-field questions and more

The Ravens never had a chance to draft one of the top wide receivers, but should they have taken one in the second or third round?

By Jeff Zrebiec

May 3, 2017

• Sports

Ex-Raven Ray Rice to appear in NFL's new social responsibility video

“I just think there’s so much more to learn from my situation,” Rice told USA Today

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 17, 2017

• NFL

Torrey Smith hosts charity basketball game that draws many former and current Ravens

Wide receiver Torrey Smith, who played for the Ravens for four years and continues to be a fan favorite, held his popular charity basketball game on Sunday at

• Sports

Four years before Falcons' collapse, the Ravens narrowly avoided a similar fate

It's inconceivable that the Atlanta Falcons blew a 25-point second-half lead in Super Bowl. But it nearly happened to the Ravens, too.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 6, 2017

• Sports

Ex-Ravens running back Ray Rice invited to new independent football league

Rice hasn't played in the NFL since he was suspended in 2014 following a domestic-violence incident.

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Thursday games create stress, both physical and mental, for Ravens

Thursday night games present an array of difficulties for the Ravens and every other NFL team.

By Childs Walker

Nov 9, 2016

• Sports

Youth movement begins for Ravens’ rushing game

With veteran Justin Forsett's release Tuesday, the young and unheralded trio of backs not only represents the team's running game of the present as the Ravens (3-1) face the Washington Redskins (2-2) on Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium, but potentially the future as well.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 8, 2016

• Sports

Ravens news, notes and opinions on Maxx Williams, Buck Allen, roster questions and more

At some point soon, the Ravens, who are enjoying good health, may have to make some really tough roster decisions.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 20, 2016

• Business

Grass may look greener to Ravens fans this season

If the grass looks greener to fans at M&T Bank Stadium when the Ravens season opens Sunday, it's not just because the artificial turf has been replaced with more than 50,000 square feet of pristine, natural grass. Eight months after a losing season marked by injuries to key stars and conspicuously empty purple seats, the new playing field offers an apt metaphor for a fan base with a fresh outlook based partly on the team's history of rebounding from disappointment.

By Jeff Barker

Sep 9, 2016

• Sports

Orientation program helps rookies transition into NFL, helps team to 'develop a Raven'

Each NFL team is required to maintain a thorough rookie orientation program, which includes three more days of sessions later this month while NFL facilities have otherwise emptied out until closer to the start of training camps in late July.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jun 11, 2016

• Sports

Ravens' news, notes and opinions on Eric Weddle, Terrell Suggs and Trent Richardson

New Ravens safety Eric Weddle likes to talk. That's just what the Ravens need on the back end.

By Jeff Zrebiec

May 31, 2016

• Sports

Ray Rice returns to Ravens' facility to speak to rookies

Twenty months after the Ravens released him in the wake of his domestic violence incident Ray Rice returned to the team's headquarters and told his story to the

By Jeff Zrebiec

May 26, 2016

• Features

Former Raven Ray Rice, wife Janay expecting second child

Former Raven's player Ray Rice and his wife Janay are expecting their second child, according to a spokesperson for the Rice family.

By Brittany Britto

May 4, 2016

• Sports

Ravens' past dictated safe draft, and that's OK

The Ravens didn't take chances on guys like Laremy Tunsil and Myles Jack because they couldn't risk a character or injury concern.

By Peter Schmuck

May 1, 2016

• Sports

Greg Hardy says he's 'innocent,' Ray Rice was 'guilty;' infuriates everyone

"I would say that's the story of an innocent man and a guilty man."

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 6, 2016

• Sports

With little salary cap room, Ravens need to get draft right this year

To make up ground in the AFC North as well as the conference, the Ravens need to have a quality draft because they might not have enough salary cap room to bring in high-profile free agents. The team's draft record has been disappointing since the late 2000s when the Ravens selected players who made an immediate impact, like guards Ben Grubbs and Marshal Yanda in 2007 and quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Ray Rice in 2008.

By Mike Preston

Feb 22, 2016

• Sports

Ravens likely to use franchise tag on Justin Tucker if they can't reach deal

The Ravens are getting closer to having to make a decision on one of their top pending free agents.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 15, 2016

• Sports

Report: TMZ paid $100K+ for videos of Ray Rice in Atlantic City casino

The footage of Rice hitting his then-fiancee cost almost $90,000, reports the New Yorker.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 15, 2016

• Sports

How Ray Rice's domestic-violence case might have delayed the Rams' move to L.A.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was distracted, to say the least.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 11, 2016

• Sports

Catching up with ... former Ravens fullback Vonta Leach

From his seat at the Super Bowl on Sunday, Vonta Leach will summon the past — the Ravens' ascent to the top in the 2012 season and that glorious scoreboard, at game's end, which he'll not forget: Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers 31.

By Mike Klingaman

Feb 6, 2016

• Sports

Which Ravens Super Bowl champ was best? The 2012 team was supernatural; 2000 just plain super

It has been 15 years since the Ravens won their first Super Bowl. They won another in 2012, which is remarkable for a franchise that has been in existence for only 20 years. Often there are questions about which team is better, but maybe they can be tied into one. Can Ray Lewis of the 2000 team beat Ray Lewis of the 2012 squad?

By Mike Preston

Feb 1, 2016

• Sports

Ray Rice says wait for second chance 'might take a little longer than I expected'

Rice is back in football this week, which means he has the platform to offer his usual mea culpas.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 20, 2016

• Sports

Former Ravens running back Ray Rice to coach in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl this week

Ray Rice will coach running backs in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl this week.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 19, 2016

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Ravens player Brandon Williams, fiancee find winning space in Pikesville

As a newly drafted rookie in the summer of 2013, Ravens defensive tackle Brandon Williams was too busy learning plays and practicing to spend a lot of time searching for a house. When he heard then-teammate Ray Rice telling other players he was selling a townhome in Pikesville, Williams decided to check it out.

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Ray Rice 'not ready to give up' on NFL comeback attempt

Former Ravens running back Ray Rice doesn't sound like he's gotten close to signing with an NFL team, but with three weeks remaining in this regular season he has not given up.

By Alexander Pyles

Dec 17, 2015