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Wed, 15 May 2013 10:11:15 -0700
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome announced Ravens LB Rolando McClain, 23, has informed the team he is retiring. Baltimore has placed McClain on the Reserve/Retired list.
Fantasy Tip: This is a curious decision, especially for such a young player, but McClain has been embroiled in off-the-field issues and may need time away from football to straighten out his life. It would not be surprising to see him make a comeback attempt down the line. He projected as a reserve for the Ravens, so this move shouldn't affect their fantasy value as a low-end No. 1 defensive team.
Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:36:25 -0700
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said recently cut LB Brendon Ayanbadejo could be back, and the team has not closed the door on him completely. "As a team, we place a high value on special teams, and Brendon was one of our top performers in that area for the last five seasons," said Newsome in a statement. "He was one of the best special teamers in the league, but he was also a valued member of our defense, especially in our sub (substitute) packages. He became a leader for us, and the door may not be closed to bring him back to help us again."
Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:43:02 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team and QB Joe Flacco have settled on the parameters of a new deal, but still have some language and details to work out. Flacco is expected to sign the deal Monday, March 4.
Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:15:49 -0800
Baltimore Ravens OT Bryant McKinnie has a decision to make on whether or not he wants to return, according to general manager Ozzie Newsome. "BMac is a free agent, I think the way he played down the stretch against [Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Dwight] Freeney, against [Denver Broncos outside linebacker Elvis] Dumervil, against [San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker] Aldon Smith, I think it makes a statement for him," Newsome said. "I think he has a decision to make as to whether he wants to come back and play here."
Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:47:20 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Thursday, Feb. 7, he is optimistic that the team will get a long-term deal done with impending free-agent QB Joe Flacco. "I'm coming away today thinking that we can get a deal done," Newsome said. " ... I've got a very good owner who understands the business and understands the importance of certain positions. So, I'm optimistic."
Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:40:26 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Thursday, Feb. 7, the team wouldn't restructure deals just to maintain the presence of veterans from the current team. "We have a great nucleus of young players," Newsome said. Newsome added he'd consider restructuring certain players, specifically ones likely to reach the end of their deals.
Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:53:50 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said no teams have contacted them about asking permission to interview coaches on staff.
Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:09:23 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team and impending free-agent QB Joe Flacco were "very close" to a deal before the start of this past season.
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:36:34 -0800
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti isn't worried about the team signing impending free-agent QB Joe Flacco to a contract extension as he has confidence in general manager Ozzie Newsome. "... that's for Ozzie and (Flacco's) agent to figure out," Bisciotti said. "Joe and I kind of sit on the sideline and we tease about it a little bit. We really don't get that involved in it. I trust Ozzie, it's always been done. They asked me about this with Ray Rice. They asked me about this with Haloti Ngata and on down the line and we've always signed them. So Joe's going to be here. Trust in Ozzie."
Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:00:42 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he will sit down and have a discussion with impending free-agent FS Ed Reed following Super Bowl XLVII regarding Reed's future with the team. "I'm going to sit down and talk with Ed once it's all said and done," Newsome said. "I know he's totally focused on winning this game in his hometown, and then once the air clears, Ed and I have gotten to a point where he and I can really talk man-to-man, and I think we'll be able to have that conversation a week or two from now."
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:52:06 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Friday, Jan. 25, that neither he nor owner Steve Bisciotti pressured head coach John Harbaugh to fire former offensive coordinator Cam Cameron during the season. "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, that wouldn't be fair to John," Newsome said. "John has to stand before his coaching staff and his players. If at any point do they ever think that he's overly influenced by Steve or I, then he loses his staff and his players. It has to be him."
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:07:04 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he is not considering retirement even though there was speculation that he would if the team made it to the Super Bowl. "That's not even close," Newsome said. "Really, I enjoy the guys I work with and I think we have a great staff. I really, really enjoy the players and my relationships with them and that helps me in coming to work every day. Of course, winning helps, too."
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:30:02 -0700
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said if QB Joe Flacco believes he is the best quarterback in the NFL, he must prepare himself to play like the best. "If you make a statement like that you have to prepare yourself to be the best," Newsome said.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:00 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said impending free-agent OG Andre Gurode has expressed interest in re-signing with the team this offseason.
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:24:46 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he will not considering retirement even if the team wins the Super Bowl this season.
Thu, 19 May 2011 08:47:21 -0700
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome recently said signing a backup quarterback would be a priority in free agency along with adding a pass rusher and a fullback. Impending free-agent QB Marc Bulger is expected to sign elsewhere.
Sun, 15 May 2011 13:04:29 -0700
The Baltimore Ravens had interest in FS Rahim Moore but he was taken by the Denver Broncos before they picked in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. General manager Ozzie Newsome said the team likely would have taken Moore if he were available and WR Torrey Smith were not available.
Mon, 09 May 2011 10:11:51 -0700
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he is not consider retirement and is enjoying his current situation. Some have speculated will eventually leave for leave at the University of Alabama to finish his football career.
Thu, 05 May 2011 07:02:56 -0700
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said it is time for QB Joe Flacco to take command of the team's offense. "What he has to do after three years is take ownership of the offense. I think he's more than ready to do it," Newsome said. "As we move forward, I think this will be Joe's offense; it won't be (offensive coordinator Cam Cameron's) offense."
Thu, 05 May 2011 06:50:52 -0700
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome did not put a timetable on how much longer he'll continue to run the team, but emphasized he remains happy in his job. Newsome is often the subject of unfounded rumors that he's going to return to Alabama to become the athletic director at his alma mater. "Well, I don't know," Newsome said. "I'm still enjoying this. I've got a great working relationship with the owner, the president and the head coach. I've got a great building to come to work. Now that they've got Nick Saban, they don't need me. Nick is running everything. Now that Nick's down there, it allows me to stay up here and enjoy this."
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:14:41 -0700
The Baltimore Ravens are likely to select a wide receiver prospect at some point in the NFL Draft, according to general manager Ozzie Newsome, reports Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com. "We're looking to add to our receiving corps, yes we are," Newsome said. "We've done a good job of stacking the board with some guys that have some size, some guys that have some unique quickness about them."
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:24:16 -0800
Former NFL QB Bernie Kosar is sending word that he's open to working for an NFL team next season, according to Terry Pluto, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He has been talking to the likes of Baltimore Ravens president Ozzie Newsome and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. Kosar could work as a special consultant for a team.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:36:40 -0800
Ken Murray, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he is willing to make a trade if it would improve the team. Newsome reluctantly admitted he would be open to trade the team's first-round draft choice in the 2010 NFL Draft if the trade improves the team.
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:37:32 -0700
John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports Baltimore Ravens WR Drew Bennett (knee) has announced his retirement Sunday, July 26, after signing with the team Friday, July 24. "After returning home from Baltimore this weekend, a previous knee injury flared up, making me realize that I am unable to play another NFL season," Bennett said. "Therefore, I have decided to retire from the National Football League. I want to thank Coach Harbaugh, Coach Cameron and Ozzie Newsome for offering me the opportunity to be a part of their outstanding organization, and apologize to them for this unfortunate situation."
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:27:58 -0700
Aaron Suttles, of The Tuscaloosa News, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he would like to return to the University of Alabama. Newsome said, "At some point I'm coming back home. I'm coming home. And what I do when I get here I don't know. But I am coming home. You know what? I want to watch Alabama football, sit in the stands and have a good time, go to basketball games. I want to come out here and watch the golf team. That's what I want to do after I win me two more Super Bowls." Newsome was elusive about his interest in the athletic director position for the school.
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:57:04 -0700
Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team is prepared to use their first-round draft choice but would consider trading down in the first round to acquire more picks.
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:02 -0700
Ken Murray, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team could still re-sign unrestricted free-agent PK Matt Stover.
Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:15:59 -0800
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said it is possible the Ravens will re-sign unrestricted free-agent PK Matt Stover.
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:31:37 -0800
SI.com reports the Baltimore Ravens ended Friday, Feb. 27, feeling pretty good about the chances of free-agent LB Ray Lewis (Ravens) returning to the team. According to a source, the team heard from Lewis's agent, David Dunn, a couple times Friday, Feb. 27, and Dunn wanted to make sure that the Ravens' three-year, $24 million offer, which includes $17 million guaranteed, remains on the table. General manager Ozzie Newsome assured him that it does. Lewis is said to be planning to return to his home in Florida this weekend to mull over the decision on where he'll play in 2009.
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:38:19 -0800
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team is making progress in talks with impending free-agent LB Ray Lewis but is not sure if the two sides will be able to reach an agreement before the start of free agency.
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:33:59 -0800
Ken Murray, reporting for the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said free agent S Jim Leonhard would need to compete for a starting job in Baltimore if he re-signed. As a result, Leonhard is expected to depart via free agency.
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:33:33 -0800
Ken Murray, reporting for the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome commented on the status of pending free-agent PK Matt Stover at the NFL Scouting Combine. "He's probably looking and we're looking, too. That is probably the best way to say it," Newsome said.
Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:17:56 -0800
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens are prepared to use their franchise tag on DL Terrell Suggs if they can't sign him to a new deal by Thursday, Feb. 19, according to general manager Ozzie Newsome. The one-year contract offer would be worth $10.2 million.
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:55:42 -0700
Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the 2008 NFL Draft has a lot of depth and quality players in the later rounds. "Last year, the draft was strong at the top, but the selections in the lower rounds weren't as great," Newsome said. "This year, it's very strong at the top, but it has great depth going into the fourth and fifth rounds."
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:47:43 -0700
Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the NFL Draft is like going to Baskin-Robbins. "It's like going to Baskin-Robbins. It all depends on who is taking the flavor right before you pick."
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:46:41 -0700
Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Friday, April 25, the Ravens are ready for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:45:19 -0700
Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said drafting in the first round is different every year and depends on what players are in the draft. "From year to year, drafting at No. 8 or any position in the first round is different, depending on the players in the draft," Newsome said. "The year we got Terrell Suggs in 2003, it was a good position. The year we selected Duane Starks (1998), it wasn't."
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:41:34 -0700
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team has a No. 1 ranked cornerback on their draft board but would not mention any names. "Do we have a corner ranked No. 1 on our board? Yes, we do," Newsome said. "But could one guy be ranked at the top on our board and he's only fourth on someone else's board? That could be true, too."
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:40:02 -0700
The Baltimore Ravens will host their annual pre-draft luncheon for the media Tuesday, April 15. The luncheon begins at 12 p.m. and will adjourn for a discussion with general manager Ozzie Newsome, head coach John Harbaugh and director of college scouting Eric DeCosta.
Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:57:46 -0800
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome dismissed an ESPN report that the Ravens are considering making an offer for Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb Monday, Feb. 4. "We have not had one meeting to discuss any personnel on our team or anyone else's team," Newsome said this morning. "We've been very busy hiring assistant coaches."
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:02:29 -0700
Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens may target a quarterback with the No. 29 overall pick in the NFL Draft, according to general manager Ozzie Newsome. "People around the league are saying (the Ravens) are concentrating on the offensive line," Newsome said. "We've evaluated the quarterback group as much as any position in the draft."
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:16:48 -0800
Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have not given OT Jonathan Ogden a timetable for determining whether he will return in 2007 or retire. "We'll know when Jonathan calls us," general manager Ozzie Newsome said.
Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:53:04 -0800
Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens continue to hold negotiations with free agent RB Jamal Lewis (Ravens), although the team has begun to explore other options. "We continue to have conversations with Mitch (Frankel), Lewis' agent," Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said. "But we're also talking with other running backs."
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:56:19 -0800
Edward Lee, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team will decide whether to extend the contract of Ravens QB Kyle Boller. Boller's contract expires after the 2007 season.
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:50:03 -0800
Edward Lee, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team would not set a timetable for a retirement decision by Ravens OT Jonathan Ogden. Ogden has mentioned the possibility of retiring prior to the start of the 2007 season.
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:45:27 -0800
Edward Lee, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said there is still a place for Ravens WR Derrick Mason on the team. Mason had previously expressed displeasure for his lack of involvement with the offense.
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:38:04 -0800
Edward Lee, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he has yet to begin negotiations with the agent for Ravens LB Adalius Thomas.
Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:34:07 -0800
Elias Sports Bureau, Inc. reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez had a fumble during the team's Week 16 game. It was his first fumble in over seven years when he fumbled Nov. 14, 1999, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The fumble also broke his streak of 593 consecutive receptions without a fumble, setting an NFL record for longest such streak by a wide receiver or tight end. Former NFL TE Ozzie Newsome held the previous record with 562 receptions without a fumble.
