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Colts put unbeaten record on line against Ravens (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:31 PST

The last time an unbeaten team came to Baltimore, the Ravens exposed the Denver Broncos as frauds. Interrupting the Indianapolis Colts' bid to make NFL history won't be nearly as easy for the inconsistent Ravens, who are more concerned with keeping their playoff hopes alive than enhancing their reputation as spoilers.

Ravens' DE Dwan Edwards plans appeal of US$5.000 fine for roughness (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:00 PST

OWINGS MILLS. Md. - Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the US$5.000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:36 PST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday. Edwards struck Cribbs with a forearm to the facemask on the final play of Baltimore's 16-0 win. Edwards said on Friday he will appeal in an effort "to get some of it back." He said the fine was levied because the hit...

Ravens' DE Dwan Edwards plans appeal of $5,000 fine for roughness (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:34:00 PST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the US$5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST

The Ravens will have to try to slow down Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts' offense without their best pass rusher.

Terrell Suggs has been ruled out for Sunday's game with a right knee sprain. He was injured on a low hit by Cleveland quarterback Brady Quinn on an interception return Monday night.

"He's out this week, that's the ruling that we know," Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said. "It's got to heal on its own. There is no procedure that can be done. We'll just see how it goes."

Suggs declined to speak to reporters as he limped down the hallway from the locker room to the lunchroom wearing a heavy brace on his knee. When teammate Ray Rice asked Suggs how he was doing, the linebacker just shook his head.

There is a possibility that Suggs could miss...

Eagles, Packers' futures brighter than Giants' (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:00 PST

New York's offensive struggles will contribute to the team being a playoff outsider when the field is set.

NFL Team Reports: AFC North (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:25 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Buffalo Bills meeting with Mike Shanahan next week (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:55:35 PST

Now that the Buffalo Bills need a new head coach, the team is apparently ready to throw open the doors to all...

Cedric Benson has guarded reaction to Bengals signing RB Larry Johnson (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:00 PST

CINCINNATI, Ohio - Another troubled player trying to revive his career? Nothing new for the Cincinnati Bengals.

AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST

Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

Kicker Cundiff signs with Ravens (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:48:58 PST

The only thing that could make the Ravens feel any worse about their kicking situation would be Matt Stover booting the game-winning field goal for the Indianapolis Colts in Baltimore on Sunday. Still searching for the right successor to Stover, the Ravens signed former Dallas Cowboys kicker Billy Cundiff on Wednesday.

Injured Ravens LB Suggs to miss 1st game Sunday (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:40:56 PST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will miss Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a knee injury. Suggs has a sprained ligament in his right knee, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday. Suggs was injured on an illegal chop block by Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn following an interception by the Ravens Monday night in Baltimore's 16-0 win The three-time...

Former Cowboys kicker Cundiff signs with Ravens, who lament not having Stover (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:38:00 PST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Billy Cundiff, who once enjoyed success with the Dallas Cowboys and was perfect in a brief stint with Cleveland this season.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST

Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Trenches Talk: Mangini Remorse in Cribbs Injury (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:16:56 PST

Following Browns WR Josh Cribbs ' scary last-second injury in Monday night's 16-0 loss to the Baltimore...

Baltimore Ravens' Suggs out 2-3 weeks -- or more (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:38:21 PST

It's looking like the Baltimore Ravens will be without defensive end/linebacker Terrell Suggs for "at...

Do-Over: Browns' Mangini says he wishes he handled end of Monday night loss differently (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:42:00 PST

CLEVELAND - Like his mentor, Eric Mangini is being second-guessed for a late-game decision.

Patriots' defense put Belichick in tough situation (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 PST

New England's recent inability to slow down the Colts forced Belichick to make the unconventional fourth-down call.

Ravens cut struggling kicker Steve Hauschka (AP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:51 PST

The Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday cut kicker Steve Hauschka, who missed a 36-yard field goal and had a conversion blocked in Monday night's 16-0 win over Cleveland. No replacement was immediately chosen. Former New York Jets kicker Mike Nugent and former Dallas Cowboys kicker Billy Cundiff worked out for the Ravens last week.

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST

Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Browns receiver Cribbs ends Monday Night Football with concussion? (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:34:23 PST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs got taken to the hospital at the end of the team's loss last...

Ravens score twice in 17 seconds, roll to 16-0 win over brutal Browns (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:27:00 PST

CLEVELAND - Even after Baltimore had punished Brady Quinn, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis got in one more vicious hit on Cleveland's quarterback.

What We Learned: Browns Need To Follow Falcons' Lead (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:16:39 PST

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer analyzes the Baltimore Ravens' 16-0 Monday night win over the Cleveland...

Ravens blank Browns 16-0 (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:14:57 PST

Even after Baltimore had punished Brady Quinn, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis got in one more vicious hit on Cleveland's quarterback. Angered over Quinn's questionable chop block on Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs following an interception, Lewis accused Quinn of a dirty play. "Heck yeah it was a cheap shot," Lewis snapped after Baltimore rocked Cleveland 16-0.

Browns' Josh Cribbs carted off the field following game's final play (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:36:00 PST

CLEVELAND - Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs was injured on the final play and laid motionless on the field following the Baltimore Ravens' 16-0 win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday night.

Browns' Cribbs injured on game's final play (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:03:01 PST

Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs was injured on the final play and laid motionless on the field following the Baltimore Ravens' 16-0 win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday night. Cribbs caught a pass from Brady Quinn on the final play and lateraled to Robert Royal. Following the pitch, Cribbs was hit hard under the helmet by nose tackle Brandon McKinney.