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Ravens to erect a Ray Lewis statue

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The irony of the overlap between football and religion is that the ultimate prize in the NFL is worshiped like the golden calf from Exodus 32. Folks in Baltimore will eventually be able to bow at the sculpted likeness of linebacker Ray Lewis. Via ESPN.c…

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Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl winning coach visited Late Show with David LettermanHours after talking football at the Ravens' training complex, coach John Harbaugh sat down with David Letterman to tape an appearance for tonight's program.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

Joe Saunders, a veteran left-hander who pitched for the Orioles and D-backs last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Mariners pending the completion of a physical exam, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com.

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The usual faces were present in the auditorium at the team's practice facility Thursday but there was a constant reminder that this wasn't the typical "State of the Ravens" address.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

After the officials did not call pass interference against Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith on the 49ers’ final offensive play of the Super Bowl, many observers who agreed with the non-call said that in a key play with the championship on the line, the off…

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback is a pending unrestricted free agent after expiration of rookie contractThe Ravens remain firm in their belief that they were on the verge of hammering out a deal with quarterback Joe Flacco last August before hitting an imp…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Dean Blandino wasn’t in charge of the league’s officials during Super Bowl XLVII.  But he is now, and he’s doing his best to explain away the decision not to throw a flag on Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith for defensive holding/pass interference agai…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

We’re easing into the offseason this week on Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network and Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo will help us with that process on Thursday. Mayo will talk to Erik Kuselias about the state of the Patriots after their loss to the R…

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Baltimore Ravens linebackers coach had been linked to Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator job being filled by Billy DavisThe Ravens' coaching staff is remaining intact.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Ravens running back Ray Rice thinks his quarterback is the best in the game right now, and he has two reasons. The Super Bowl title is one, but Rice may have some mild head trauma after an accident during the Ravens victory parade. Rice was the latest t…

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Film articulates connection forged between an athlete and a Baltimore kid in needThe relationship between some members of the Baltimore Ravens and the community runs deeper than just on-field victories. And Friday, the USA cable channel features one of …

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Super Bowl Most Valuable Player taping show today with Kelly Ripa and Michael StrahanThe post-Super Bowl tour continues for Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.

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Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle has left knee injury, inside linebacker has spinal cord contusion

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Baltimore Ravens not opposed to retaining veteran free safetyRavens general manager Ozzie Newsome isn't giving up hope on potentially retaining veteran free safety Ed Reed.

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The NFL has released some intimate audio and video from the sidelines of Super Bowl XLVII, and one of the most interesting exchanges was filmed on the Ravens sideline before the final play of Baltimore’s 34-31 win.

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General manager Ozzie Newsome said Thursday that he's "optimistic" that the Ravens will get a long-term deal done with quarterback Joe Flacco. That's never really been a doubt. The Ravens want Flacco, and Flacco wants to stay. The questions ha…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

When the Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV, they restructured a lot of contracts to ensure that the nucleus of their title team remained together as long as possible. The result was not a repeat championship. The Ravens made the playoffs in two of the next thr…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Thanks to his Super Bowl MVP award and expiring contract, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is the man of the hour. That’s going to make for a busy few weeks for Joe Linta, Flacco’s agent and the man responsible for hammering out a new deal with the Raven…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

During the Super Bowl, Ravens coach John Harbaugh told his assistant coaches that they needed to make sure their defensive calls didn’t leave linebacker Ray Lewis covering 49ers tight end Vernon Davis or receiver Michael Crabtree over the middle. The 49…

Reuben Fischer, deadspin.com

The map above shows the concentration of geolocated tweets sent during the Super Bowl that contained both the words "Lewis" and "murder." We were looking for references to Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, who in 2000 was charge…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Former Cowboys defensive lineman Tony Casillas says that when the team was winning Super Bowls in the 1990s, players frequently used a medication meant for horses. Asked on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas about Ray Lewis’s alleged use of a banned substance cont…

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver caught 22 passes for 380 yards, four touchdowns in playoffsThe Super Bowl was a classic game for Ravens veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin, a continuation of his historic postseason.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

After he was abruptly and unceremoniously cut by the Texans on May 1, receiver/kick returner Jacoby Jones found a new home in Baltimore.  Now, after playing an indispensable role in the Ravens’ Super bowl win, Jones hopes it’s permanent. “I want to…

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Like every morning in the AFC North blog, here's your wake-up call ... RAVENS: Even though Cam Cameron was fired as Ravens offensive coordinator during the regular season, he remained close with John Harbaugh and even texted the Ravens coach through the…

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Baltimore Ravens facing a lot of issues after winning Super Bowl championshipThe page turns quickly in the NFL, even when an NFL team experiences the storybook ending of winning the Super Bowl.