Bernard Pierce

Leach's exit continues veteran exodus, spurs more questions

2013-06-11 08:57:00

As you come to grips to life without Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach, consider the following statement: Before this offseason, no NFL team had lost more than five Super Bowl starters from its roster before the following season. As the Ravens start their...

Leach is hopeful he can work with the Ravens to restructure his contract

2013-06-06 17:10:00

It was a familiar scene for the Ravens' offensive backfield as running back Ray Rice took handoffs and made his cuts with Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach operating as his lead blocker on Thursday morning. Behind the scenes, though, whether Leach runs...

Baltimore native Matt Brown focuses on NFL dream in Tampa

2013-06-06 14:15:00

Every time he steps on the field at a Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice, Matt Brown finds himself in the land of the sequoias. If he makes the team as a punt or kick returner, he'll be the smallest player in the NFL next season. The Bucs list him at 5-foot-...

Ravens coordinator Jim Caldwell prepares for first full season in charge of offense

2013-05-31 16:24:00

The voices of Joe Flacco and Dean Pees were audible from a football field away — Flacco barking out line calls and Pees providing instruction and encouragement to his young defense. Standing about 10 yards behind his quarterback, Ravens offense...

One last moment after a championship season for the Ravens

2013-06-05 18:06:00

— It is time to put the Ravens Super Bowl championship of 2012-13 away in the history books. The Ravens gathered again at the White House on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate their championship with President Barack Obama. Presidents like to be...

Haloti Ngata, Vonta Leach back on field for the Ravens

2013-06-06 10:07:00

After missing the first two weeks of organized team activities, fullback Vonta Leach and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata are�out on the field today, participating in the final session before next week's mandatory minicamp. However, there is no sign of...

Mike Preston's observations from Wednesday's workout

2013-05-22 17:30:00

I never put a lot of stock in OTAs because the season is still a few months away and there could be some significant changes to the roster before the regular season opener. But here are a few casual observations from watching the first workout open to the...

Lardarius Webb, Jameel McClain showing signs of progress from injuries

2013-05-22 10:41:00

Two defensive starters coming off injuries displayed signs of progress during the Ravens' first organized team activities Wednesday. Although cornerback Lardarius Webb�and inside linebacker Jameel McClain�didn't take part in team drills, both were on...

Ray Rice envisions different roles for fullbacks Juszczyk, Leach

2013-05-11 12:21:00

After the Ravens drafted Harvard fullback Kyle Juszczyk in the fourth round, Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice decided to check out a few highlights. That included watching the�Senior Bowl standout and former Ivy League star�haul in a few of his 125�career...

Ravens may have a 'situation' mapping out their offensive priorities

2013-04-15 18:35:00

It's a great problem to have to solve. In fact, let's not call it a problem, but a situation. It will be interesting to see how the Ravens offense evolves in 2013, because a lot of the featured players are going into their peak years. Once Jim...

Ravens draft preview: Running Backs

2013-04-16 05:00:00

Each weekday through April 24, the day before the first round of the NFL draft, The Sun will look at where the Ravens stand at each position, the likelihood that they will address that spot early in the draft and some of the prospects that they may...

Next investment for the Ravens should be on the offensive line

2013-04-08 14:51:00

The Ravens seem to have everything in place on offense. They have two vertical threats at receiver in Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones, and two good running backs in Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce. They also recently signed quarterback Joe Flacco to a six-...

All rookies have something to prove, and this fourth-rounder is no exception.

2013-05-05 00:00:00

GS: 13 | GP: 16 | Snaps: 526 Season in review: After laying out linebackers with crunching blocks week after week, Leach was once again named an All-Pro at the fullback position. He continues to be one of the NFL's top blocking backs, leading the way for Ray Rice back to the Pro Bowl.

2013-04-04 00:00:00

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Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce signs an autograph for a fan at the Forest Hill Sportscards and Collectibles store Sunday afternoon.

2013-03-19 16:55:00