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Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:48 PDT

The Ravens and Terrell Suggs avoided a grievance by reaching a creative compromise.

The sides reached an agreement on a one-year franchise tag tender worth close to $8.5 million, which will pay him under a new position—hybrid defensive end/linebacker.

It is believed that the NFL Players Association and the NFL Management Council are finalizing details to sign off on the settlement.

"His job is to rush the quarterback, and I thought it was unfair that he had to live under the linebacker franchise tag," said Gary Wichard, Suggs' agent. "So, Ozzie (Newsome, Ravens general manager) and I said, 'Let us resolve this as opposed to the attorneys.' I tip my hat off to Ozzie for creating a new franchise tag."

The Ravens used the franchise tag on Suggs on Feb.

Agent: Ravens, Suggs agree on franchise tag (AP)

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:23:13 PDT

The Baltimore Ravens have reached a compromise with franchise player Terrell Suggs, his agent said. Suggs filed a grievance against the team in March after the Ravens tagged him with the one-year, $8.065 million linebacker tag. He was seeking to be paid the defensive end franchise designation of $8,879,000.

10-pack: The worst moves (and non-moves) of the NFL offseason (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:36:38 PDT

With the offseason moving past the halfway point, SN's Mike Florio takes a look at 10 of the moves (and non-moves) that stand out as the least prudent of the year to date.

Ravens will go three wide on offense (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:42:17 PDT

One of the questions heading into Baltimore Ravens minicamp was the pecking order of the wide receivers.

Harbaugh's Ravens brawl at minicamp (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 13:08:51 PDT

The Baltimore Ravens are doing more than merely fighting for jobs at their first mandatory minicamp under new coach John Harbaugh. They're fighting each other, too. Nearly all 85 players in camp were involved in a squabble Saturday that began when offensive tackle Oniel Cousins and defensive tackle Amon Gordon threw punches after running back Allen Patrick was taken down hard on a burst up the...

Flacco makes solid first impression with Ravens (AP)

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:45:09 PDT

Joe Flacco dropped back in the pocket, scanned the field, cocked his arm and tossed a spiral far downfield. Mark Clayton sprinted under the ball and made the catch in stride, one step ahead of the defender. Ah, if only playing quarterback in the NFL was that easy. Instead of pumping his fist or showing any outward sign of pleasure, the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens simply walked away from...

NFL fates hinge on 7 bounce-back veterans (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:06:22 PDT

We have spent the last few months focusing on the NFL draft and free agency. However, many teams are counting on...

Boller, Smith eagerly await Flacco arrival (AP)

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:04:44 PDT

Kyle Boller spent five years working his way to the top of the Baltimore Ravens' depth chart. He was named the starting quarterback when he was too young to handle the pressure, battled through injuries in 2003 and 2005, and served the past two years as a dutiful backup to Steve McNair. As a reward, the Ravens picked Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft and...

Ravens' move for Flacco was bold, beautiful (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:36:42 PDT

The Baltimore Ravens' bold move to get Joe Flacco with the 18th pick in the NFL draft was a risk worth taking.

Draft keeps Steelers a leg up in AFC North (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:57:21 PDT

With an aggressive offseason, the Cleveland Browns made a push to be top dog in the AFC North. But the Pittsburgh Steelers made all the right moves to remain the best in the division.

10-pack: Booty could challenge Jackson in Minnesota (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:16:10 PDT

Pro Football Talk.com's Mike Florio offers postdraft coverage.

Ravens fill needs at corner by working trade with Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:46:17 PDT

The Baltimore Ravens addressed their need at cornerback Sunday, but it didn't come in the draft.

Steelers' Hall of Fame draft still the best ever (Rivals.com)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PDT

In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers put together the greatest draft in NFL history. Wide receiver Lynn Swann was the...

With a record 33 trades, NFL draft a swap meet (AP)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:31:01 PDT

One thing about an NFL draft with this many trades: There were that many players that teams just simply had to have. This year, more than ever, teams were willing to make aggressive moves to jump the line and snag the player they really wanted. A record 33 trades were made Saturday and Sunday as NFL teams tried to assemble winning rosters for the 2008 season and beyond.

AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:14:00 PDT

Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell.

Jake Long, Vernon Gholston, Joe Flacco among NFL draft busts? (SportingNews.com)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:55:41 PDT

On the ten-year anniversary of the Peyton Manning/Ryan Leaf draft, here's a look at some potential Leaf-esque picks from the 2008 NFL draft.

Ravens stake future on Flacco, who embraces role (AP)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:46:11 PDT

The Baltimore Ravens and Joe Flacco are in this thing together. The Ravens defied conventional logic by picking a quarterback from the University of Delaware in the first round of the NFL draft, and the fate of the franchise over the next several years could depend on whether they made the right choice.

Falcons pass on Dorsey, take big risk on Matt Ryan (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:56:37 PDT

The Falcons have put the future of their franchise in the hands of Matt Ryan. Glenn Dorsey would have been the wiser selection with the No. 2 overall pick.

Quick impressions of the first day of the NFL draft (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:46:03 PDT

The Chiefs' big day, the lack of trades involving established stars and a new receiver for Donavan McNabb are among the many nuggets from day one of the NFL draft.

NFL draft winners and losers (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:56:00 PDT

The Jaguars came out of the draft's first day looking good. Same can't be said for Vince Young.

Jags trade up to grab DE Harvey at No. 8 (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:46:51 PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars made the most dramatic move in the first round of the NFL draft, trading up 18 spots to land the No. 8 overall selection.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

Ravens get QB with Flacco at No. 18 (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:50:34 PDT

The Baltimore Ravens used an end-around to get a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft.

NFL draft questions: Potential picks, slides, trades and more (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:06:06 PDT

Here are seven questions I can't wait to see answered during this weekend's NFL draft.

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

Clemson's Merling works out for NFL scouts (AP)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:22:47 PDT

Two days before the NFL draft, Phillip Merling stood on Clemson's practice field amid two dozen eager NFL observers, including Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, who could change his life forever. Yet, the Clemson defensive end, who has been injured for much of the offseason, said he wasn't nervous. "I did what I had to do to come into this moment," Merling said Thursday.

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Plenty could happen among top 10 picks (Rivals.com)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:52:00 PDT

McKelvin ready for the big time (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:01:00 PDT

Despite concerns about players from smaller schools, CB Leodis McKelvin could be a top 10 pick Saturday.

Multitude of forces corrupt draft scouting process (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:52:00 PDT

There's a four-pronged recipe for disaster that muddles the process from the fall to draft season.