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Team Notebook: Baltimore RavensRavens | Webb able to play multiple positions Geoff Peckham, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Lardarius Webb could be able to play cornerback or safety for the Ravens. Ravens | Rice hires new agent Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice has hired Todd France as his new agent, according to NFL Players Association records. Ravens | Newsome would like to return to Alabama 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. Ravens | M. Smith could be No. 4 receiver Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens WR Marcus Smith could be the team's No. 4 wide receiver this season. Ravens | Suggs believes he is close to long-term deal Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs said he believes he is close to agreeing to a long-term extension with the team. "I feel like we're getting close. Negotiations are going on with the Ravens. Fans can be optimistic that I'll be [at training camp]," Suggs said. Ravens | Webb signs Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports the Baltimore Ravens have signed third-round draft choice CB Lardarius Webb to a three-year deal worth $1.714 million, according to NFL Players Association records. The deal includes a signing bonus of a little higher than $529,500. Ravens | Rolle currently nickelback Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Samari Rolle is currently penciled in as the team's nickelback. Ravens | F. Washington expected to be ready for camp Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Fabian Washington (neck, shoulder) is expected to participate when the team starts training camp. Ravens | Have expressed interest in Marshall Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have expressed interest in acquiring Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall. Ravens | Phillips contract update Updating a previous report, Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports Baltimore Ravens LB Jason Phillips signed a three-year deal worth $1.34 million. The deal includes a $156,000 signing bonus, according to a source. Ravens | Webb could help in return game Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Lardarius Webb could help the team's return game this season. Ravens | Willy, Vasquez released Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have released QB Drew Willy and LB Luis Vasquez. Ravens | Fein signed Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have signed unrestricted free-agent LB Tony Fein (Seahawks). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Ravens | Hope Williams can return healthy Ken Murray, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron said the team is hoping WR Demetrius Williams (ankle) can return this season fully healthy, but the team has a plan in case he is unable to return. Ravens | A. Phillips, D. Jones released Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have released CB Anwar Phillips and CB Dave Jones. Ravens | Phillips signed Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have signed fifth-round draft choice LB Jason Phillips to a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. Ravens | Peerman signed Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have signed sixth-round draft choice RB Cedric Peerman to a three-year deal worth $1.2 million. The deal included a $78,000 signing bonus. Ravens | Kruger may see time on third down Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens DE Paul Kruger could see regular playing time on third down this season as a pass rusher. Ravens | Announce partnership with state lottery The Baltimore Ravens announced Wednesday, June 17, that they and the Maryland Lottery will unveil an exclusive Ravens-themed scratch-off ticket game in time for the team's preseason home opener Aug. 13. The new $5 scratch-off, Ravens CASH Fantasy, will offer a wide variety of cash prizes ranging from $5 to a grand prize of $1 million. Ravens | Harbaugh address Marshall talk Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh addressed the possibility of acquiring Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, saying that integrity and background matter. "Their background matters," Harbaugh said. "We want to bring guys in here that are what we consider Ravens. So, any player that we bring in here, we've got to be convinced that he's a man of integrity, a high-character guy, and that our players can respect him in the locker room. That's going to be true whether it's in a draft or free agency or any guys we choose to re-sign. We look at that real hard because we think those are the type of people that you win with, and we're never going to compromise on that." Ravens | Yanda expects to play this season Ken Murray, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens OG Marshal Yanda (knee) said he has been has been running and has not suffered any setbacks. He expects to play this season and said the worst-case scenario would be starting the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Ravens | Looking into Marshall Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have not contacted the Denver Broncos about the availability of WR Brandon Marshall but are doing their homework on Marshall, according to a team official. Ravens | Gregg says knee feels good Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens DT Kelly Gregg (knee) said his knee feels good after participating in offseason workouts and will be ready to participate at the start of training camp. Ravens | Newsome says Gerard could make team Mike Preston, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens CB K.J. Gerard has been impressing the team during offseason work, according to general manager Ozzie Newsome. Newsome said, "He has very good instincts, and has been like a magnet to the ball." Newsome added, "I can't tell you why he didn't go in the draft just like I couldn't tell you why [New York Jets LB] Bart Scott didn't go in the draft. All I know is that the kid has potential, and he definitely has a shot of making the team." Ravens | Chester to work with starting unit Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens OG Chris Chester will work at starting right guard while OL Marshal Yanda (knee) is out of the lineup. Ravens | Yanda likely to miss training camp Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens OL Marshal Yanda (knee) likely will miss training camp because he is rehabbing from knee surgery. "I'm on schedule, which is about six to eight months from January, which is when I had my surgery. Hopefully, I can get on the early part of that, which would be around September. Right now, everything feels good. Most likely, I'll miss all of training camp," Yanda said. He likely will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list prior to the start of training camp. Ravens | McGahee had two offseason surgeries Agent Drew Rosenhaus said on his Twitter page that Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee, ankle) needed surgery on both his knee and ankle during the offseason. Ravens | Could Reed retire? Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports it is unsure if Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed is continuing to battle the same neck problems he had last season as he will not speak to the media prior to training camp. However, if there are problems, Reed will work them out before camp. The bottom line is that if Reed believes neck problems will hinder his performance or cause a permanent injury, he will retire. Ravens | Could McGahee be released? Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports if they could, the Baltimore Ravens possibly would fast-forward RB Willis McGahee's exit out of town as he has been a disappointment since signing a seven-year, $40 million contract in March 2007. Ravens | McGahee says knee not affecting him Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee) said his knee has not affected his workouts this week. "I don't feel anything in my knee. It was just getting it stronger and ready to break long runs and make great blocks," McGahee said. Ravens | McGahee does not mind working behind Rice Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee) said he does not mind working behind RB Ray Rice during practice for now. Ravens | Sypniewski does not have timetable for return Edward Lee, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski (knee) said he does not know when he will be able to return to the field. "Right now, it's all kind of up in the air. Just depends on how well everything takes and settles. I'm just waiting to see. I'm going back to the doctor every three weeks to get new x-rays and new images and see how everything is fitting back together. I definitely expect to play this season. Whether or not I do the entire camp or a little bit of camp, it just depends on how fast I can move along. Whenever [trainer Bill Tessendorf] says I'm good to go and my doctor says I'm good to go, I'm going to be back out there," Sypniewski said. Ravens | Suggs absent from practice Tuesday Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs was not present during practice Tuesday, June 9. Ravens | Reed absent from practice Tuesday Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed was not present during practice Tuesday, June 9. Ravens | Lewis absent from practice Tuesday Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis was not present during practice Tuesday, June 9. Ravens | Carr, Cousins limited Tuesday Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Chris Carr (shoulder) and OT Oniel Cousins (chest) were limited during practice Tuesday, June 9. Ravens | Smith limited Tuesday Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens TE L.J. Smith (groin) was limited during practice Tuesday, June 9. Ravens | Mason limited Tuesday Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens WR Derrick Mason (shoulder) was limited during practice Tuesday, June 9. Ravens | Washington practices Tuesday Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Fabian Washington (neck, shoulder) fully participated in practice Tuesday, June 9. Ravens | Heap practices Tuesday Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens TE Todd Heap (back) fully participate in practice Tuesday, June 9. He said he feels ready to participate at training camp. Ravens | Mason says there is no timetable for his return Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens WR Derrick Mason (shoulder) said there is no timetable for his return to the field. Mason said he is optimistic he will be able to play when it's time to play. He did note he would be ready for the regular-season opener. Ravens | Rice working with starters Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice has been running with the first-string offense because RB Willis McGahee (knee) has been limited most of the offseason. Ravens | McGahee says knee not bothering him this week Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee) does not have a problem working as the backup to RB Ray Rice for now. McGahee, who has been limited most of the offseason due to arthroscopic knee surgery, said he doesn't expect to immediately supplant Rice. "It wouldn't be right," McGahee said. "I don't mind. Work is work. That's either with the first, second or third (string offense)." McGahee said his knee has not bothered him this week and he is focusing on making it stronger. Ravens | Heap returns to practice Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens TE Todd Heap (back) was able to practice fully Tuesday, June 9, after being limited most of the offseason by a back injury. He said he feels like he is improving each day. "I feel like I ran some pretty good routes," Heap said. He believes he will be ready for training camp. Ravens | Various players limited or absent Tuesday Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens TE L.J. Smith (groin), CB Chris Carr (shoulder) and OT Oniel Cousins (chest) were limited during workouts Tuesday, June 9. LB Ray Lewis, S Ed Reed, DE Terrell Suggs and WR Mark Clayton were absent from practice. |
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