If the Ravens’ offensive line has drawn a lot of attention this season, it's been because of its occasional “unbalanced” alignment, where two, or sometimes three, tackles line up on one side of the line. It's an alignment that has worked well at times for Baltimore, which attempted more running plays than any other team this season and has shown a knack for playing power football. Looking ahead, the question is whether opponents will become more ... More>
In a span of 2:53 late in the fourth quarter on Sunday, everything changed for the Ravens. Baltimore went from having a chance to close out a win vs. Pittsburgh and thus move into a tie for first place in the AFC North to losing 13-9 and being eliminated from division-title contention. In that span, the Steelers marched 92 yards on 12 plays on the Baltimore defense, with the drive culminating with a four-yard TD pass from ... More>
Dec. 30: Reserve/injured: WR Marcus Maxwell (hip). Roster addition: LB Robert McCune (released by Ravens 8/30, 11/18).
Dec. 16: Practice-squad addition: OG Tre' Stallings (released by Chiefs 8/30, from Ravens practice squad 12/9). Practice-squad deletion: C Marvin Philip..
Dec. 10: Roster addition: RB Jalen Parmele (from Dolphins practice squad). Practice-squad addition: TE Isaac Smolko (released from Colts practice squad 9/27, 10/29).
Dec. 9: Reserve/injured: NT Lamar Divens (shoulder). Practice-squad deletion: OG Tre’ Stallings.
Dec. 4: Practice-squad addition: C Marvin Philip (released by Browns 8/30). Practice-squad deletion: TE Isaac Smolko.
Dec. 3: Practice-squad additions: DE Sean Conover (released by Titans 8/30, from Falcons practice squad 10/28); OG Tre’ Stallings (released by Chiefs 9/2).
Dec. 2: Practice squad; injured: DE Bryan Mattison. Practice-squad deletion: OG Nathan Bennett.
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Free Agents
UFAs — DE Kenny King, S Gerome Sapp, OLB Terrell Suggs (franchise). RFAs — DT Amon Gordon, ILB Mike Smith. Key arrivals — Traded for Raiders CB Fabian Washington, April 27 (2008 fourth-round pick); Ex-Packer UFA CB Frank Walker, March 13 (two years, $3.5 million); Ex-Bear UFA LB Brendon Ayanbadejo, March 6 (four years, $4.9 million). Key departures — OT Jonathan Ogden retired, June 12; UFA RB Musa Smith signed by the Jets, May 27; QB Steve McNair retired, April 17; UFA RS B.J. Sams signed by the Chiefs, April 10 (one year). Key re-signings — RFA OG Jason Brown signed one-year tender, April 21 ($1.47 million); RFA LS Matt Katula, April 17; UFA SLB Nick Greisen, March 25 (three years); RFA FB Justin Green, March 18. Other personnel moves — Signed ex-Jets FA OG Adrien Clarke, May 15; UFA WR Devard Darling signed by the Chiefs, March 11 (three years); Released RB Mike Anderson, Feb. 27.#
TEAM DIRECTORY
John Harbaugh
Baltimore Ravens
1 Winning Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410/701-4000
Official Web site: www.baltimoreravens.com
Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
Capacity: 70,107
Playing surface: Sportexe Momentum Turf
2007 record: 5-11; fourth in AFC North
Owner: Steve Bisciotti; Minority owner: Art Modell; President: Dick Cass; General manager/executive vice president: Ozzie Newsome; Director of college scouting: Eric DeCosta; Director of pro personnel: George Kokinis Head coach: John Harbaugh Assistant coaches: Clarence Brooks, defensive line; Cam Cameron, offensive coordinator; Mark Carrier, defensive backs; John Dunn, asst. strength and conditioning; Vic Fangio, special assistant to head coach; Wade Harman, tight ends; Jim Hostler, wide receivers; Hue Jackson, quarterbacks; Marwan Maalouf, asst. special teams; John Matsko, offensive line; Greg Mattison, linebackers; Andy Moeller, asst. offensive line; Wilbert Montgomery, running backs; Chuck Pagano, secondary; Mike Pettine, outside linebackers; Bob Rogucki, strength and conditioning; Jerry Rosburg, special-teams coordinator; Rex Ryan, asst. head coach/defensive coordinator; Craig Ver Steeg, offensive quality control.
