Fanspeak: News

Earlier in the day, I talked about LB Arthur Brown missing OTAs due to sports hernia surgery.  Now, Brown has signed his rookie contract with the Ravens. All that is known right now about the contract is that it is a 4-year deal, like most rookie contracts.  One projection says that Brown’s deal will be worth … More »

Time for more news from the Ravens’ OTAs.  This time, it involves an offensive player who has already made lots of news this offseason.  This player, is quarterback Joe Flacco. Flacco has been in the news this offseason already for being the MVP of Super Bowl XLVII and for receiving the richest contract in NFL … More »

When the Baltimore Ravens started their organized team activities (OTAs) this week, there was one key player who was there but didn’t participate.  That player is inside linebacker Arthur Brown. Brown, a second round pick this year, participated in the Ravens’ rookie minicamp which was a couple of weeks ago (May 3-5).  After that minicamp, … More »

If you thought the Ravens offseason was done, then you were wrong.  This morning, they traded a conditional 2014 draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts for C A.Q. Shipley. This trade was unexpected as the Ravens need a wide receiver and there has been talk over the last few days about the Ravens trading for … More »

With the Ravens rookie minicamp underway this weekend, it means that the rookies have been assigned jersey numbers, so lets take a look. Before we do though, please note that these numbers could change before the season starts as the numbers are limited due to the 90-man roster at this time.  So, if you are … More »

Yesterday, the Ravens added to their coaching staff by hiring Steve Spagnuolo to be a senior defensive assistant. Spagnuolo has been the St. Louis Rams head coach and defensive coordinator for the Giants and Saints.  Last season he was with the Saints but was fired after only one season because his defense gave up a league worst … More »

In a surprise move, the Baltimore Ravens re-signed offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie earlier today. The deal is over two years and has a maximum value of $7 million.  This value includes incentives that can be earned so the real value of the contract will be a bit cheaper. Last year McKinnie seemed to be in head … More »

*All times are Eastern. Week 1:  Thursday, September 5th, 8:30 pm @ Broncos Week 2:  Sunday, September 15th, 1:00 pm, vs Browns Week 3:  Sunday, September 22nd, 1:00 pm vs Texans Week 4:  Sunday, September 29th, 1:00 pm @ Bills Week 5:  Sunday, October 6th, 1:00 pm @ Dolphins Week 6:  Sunday, October 13th, 1:00 … More »

Last night, the Ravens made their first roster move in a few days.  They decided to part ways with soon to 37-year old LB Brendon Ayanbadejo. With this move, the Ravens will save $807,000 in salary cap room.  Just last offseason, the Ravens signed Ayanbadejo to a 3-year contract worth $3.22 million. Ayanbadejo played backup linebacker and … More »

This afternoon, the Baltimore Ravens and free agent pass rusher Elvis Dumervil have agreed to terms on a contract. The deal is reported to be worth a maximum of $35 million over 5 years with $12 million guaranteed and $8.5 million in the first year of the deal. He will get a signing bonus of $7.5 … More »