OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens activated six players from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, providing a big boost to the defense just before their game against Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts. Five days after being identified as high-risk close contacts to infected All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey, linebackers Patrick Queen, L.J. Fort, Malik Harrison […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made it look easy during his MVP season, leading the NFL in touchdown passes and setting the league mark for most rushing yards by a quarterback. Jackson has dealt with more struggles in his first eight weeks of this season, ranking 27th in passing yards (1,343) […]
Continue readingThe skinny kid from Amite, Louisiana, stood on the floor of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and watched as Livonia celebrated a Class 3A state championship. Tears welled in his eyes, but he wouldn’t look away. There, across the field, he saw players running around, hugging and high-fiving one another. And there he was, […]
Continue readingThe NFL is expanding the team bench area and tightening mask requirements on game days after two players infected with COVID-19 exposed at least eight others via close contact Sunday. The bench area will now span 60 yards along the sideline, from one 20-yard line to the other, to encourage better physical distancing among players […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has tested positive for COVID-19, one day after he played every defensive snap in Sunday’s 28-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Humphrey announced his diagnosis on Twitter. In a statement Monday, the Ravens said the infected player has begun to self-quarantine and the organization is now […]
Continue readingFirst place in the AFC North isn’t the only battle being waged Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens play host to the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. These division rivals are staking an early claim to another title: best defense in the NFL. The Steelers rank No. 1 in fewest yards allowed. The Ravens rank No. 1 in […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Left tackle Ronnie Stanley was late for the Baltimore Ravens’ morning meetings Friday, prompting center Matt Skura to reach out to see if something was wrong. “I got something to do,” Stanley texted back. It wasn’t until later that teammates found out that Stanley had been busy signing a five-year extension, […]
Continue readingIncluded are a dedicated website (NFL.com/PRIDE ); a PSA celebrating former NFL players who have come out and voicing support; expanded partnerships with GLAAD and The Trevor Project; a pride-themed NFL shield; and an assortment of LGBTQ content airing on NFL Network throughout October. “The LGBTQ community is an important audience for our sport and […]
Continue readingIf it weren’t for the Steelers-Titans game getting postponed, we would be through exactly 25% of the NFL’s regular season. As is custom, with (something close to) the first quarter in the books, I’m taking stock of the league by handing out quarter-season awards for the best performances over the first month of the campaign. […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — An emotional Marlon Humphrey broke down midway through the news conference announcing his five-year contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday when he spoke about the influence of his father, former NFL running back Bobby Humphrey. “My dad’s kept me in line,” Humphrey said as he choked up before pausing […]
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