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Updated: 31 weeks 5 days ago Cutler, Owens highlight 'all-New' team (ProFootballWeekly.com)Pro Bowlers Jay Cutler and Terrell Owens are among those being counted on by new teams this year.
Ravens after Broncos' Marshall (Yahoo! Sports)The Baltimore Ravens are believed to be trying to snag pouty wide receiver Brandon Marshall from the Denver...
Ravens finalize deal with OT Oher (AP)The Baltimore Ravens have reached a five-year deal with rookie offensive tackle Michael Oher. The deal reached Wednesday ends a two-day holdout by Oher, the No. 23 pick in this year's NFL draft. The contract is expected to exceed the five-year, $12.55 million deal that last year's pick at Oher's slot -- Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall -- signed last summer.
Agent: McNair's estate not an issue for family (AP)Even though he left no will, slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair's entire immediate family has been provided for under instructions he left before his death. McNair's former agent, James "Bus" Cook, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that McNair's wife, Mechelle, is not trying to exclude McNair's mother and two children he had with other women. Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)Coach John Harbaugh said he's "hopeful" that Derrick Mason will return to the Ravens but couldn't predict whether the team's top receiver will do so. Mason was officially placed on reserve/did not report July 28. Mason, 35, abruptly announced his retirement on July 13, creating a major void for the Ravens at receiver. On Tuesday night, Harbaugh had a "man-to-man" talk with Mason at the receiver's house, discussing everything from his family to the team to the death of Steve McNair. Harbaugh said that he couldn't put a percentage on the chances of Mason coming back. "I don't have an opinion on whether he'll be back because I have no idea," Harbaugh said. "Nothing's changed and Derrick was very clear about that through our conversation. "I'm hopeful that... Ravens may explore trade for Broncos' Marshall (Yahoo! Sports)Baltimore is thin at wideout after Derrick Mason's retirement and Drew Bennett's decision not to return.
Vick sweepstakes: One day and, so far, no takers (AP)If any NFL teams are interested in Michael Vick, they're not saying. A day after the quarterback was conditionally reinstated to the league, only the Baltimore Ravens would directly acknowledge evaluating him. "We've had long discussions about Michael Vick and we have a feeling about how he would impact our team and not impact our team," coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday. Flacco primed for encore to solid rookie season (AP)Joe Flacco can't help but smile when thinking back to how lost he was at his first NFL training camp. "You don't know anybody, you don't know what to expect, you don't really know the offense so you're kind of scared of getting in there and messing up," the Baltimore Ravens quarterback recalled Tuesday.
Ravens WR Bennett retires 2 days after signing (AP)Ravens wide receiver Drew Bennett announced his retirement Sunday night, just two days after signing with Baltimore in an effort to rekindle his NFL career. Bennett agreed to a one-year deal after a tryout Friday. But he aggravated an old knee injury during the workout, and after returning home to Nashville, Tenn., the 30-year-old receiver decided to quit.
NFL Preseason Capsules (AP)A look at the 32 NFL teams as training camps open for the 2009 season (2008 records in parentheses): AFC EAST MIAMI DOLPHINS (11-5) OPEN CAMP: Aug. 2, Davie, Fla. LAST YEAR: Led by the new Bill Parcells regime, the Dolphins became the first team in NFL history to make the playoffs a year after winning only once.
Harbaugh, Flacco carry experience into Ravens camp (AP)It was just about this time a year ago that John Harbaugh was preparing to run his first training camp as an NFL head coach. The Baltimore Ravens had no idea what to expect from their new leader, although they figured two-a-day drills would be far more difficult than under former coach Brian Billick.
Ravens, WR Drew Bennett agree to 1-year deal (PA SportsTicker)Wide receiver Drew Bennett has agreed to a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, who are looking for help at the position in the wake of the retirement of Derrick Mason.
Refreshing scenarios heading into camp (Yahoo! Sports)A mouthy new coach and an unheralded LB chasing a big payday are among the intriguing situations in '09.
'09 Ravens preview: Still a run-first team (SportingNews.com)Even with promising Joe Flacco behind center, the Ravens need to stick with running the ball.
Harbaugh 'optimistic' WR Mason will play in 2009 (AP)Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh is "optimistic and hopeful" that wide receiver Derrick Mason will come out of retirement and rejoin the team during training camp. Mason surprised the Ravens on July 13 by abruptly ending his 12-year NFL career. The 35-year-old Mason led Baltimore in catches and yards receiving last year, but said he was "ready to see what else life has to...
Vick begins getting life, career back in order (Yahoo! Sports)Michael Vick will slowly work his way back into society, which includes proving he can still be an NFL QB.
NFP: AFC North camp countdown (Yahoo! Sports)Derrick Mason's pending retirement has put the Ravens' passing attack in a precarious situation.
LB Suggs signs with Ravens, loses franchise tag (AP)Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs signed a six-year, $63 million contract Wednesday, making him the highest-paid linebacker in NFL history. The contract, which assures him $38 million in guaranteed money, provides a long-term solution to Suggs' unsettled status as the team's franchise player. "I'm looking forward to showing them that they didn't make a mistake and they got the... Derrick Mason wasn't the receiver of the '00s, but he was close (Yahoo! Sports)We’re quickly approaching the end of the decade (those Y2K parties seem like yesterday, don’t...
Police: McNair shot dead in sleep by girlfriend (AP)Sahel Kazemi was determined to be with her boyfriend, former NFL star Steve McNair -- even in death. As he dozed on a sofa early Saturday, Kazemi shot him in the head, then twice in the chest, then again in the head. Before shooting herself, the 20-year-old sat next to his body and "tried to stage it so she would fall in his lap," Police Chief Ronal Serpas said Wednesday at a press...
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