Bernard Pollard

The Ravens are sitting pretty after spring workouts

2013-06-17 11:58:00

After last week’s three-day mandatory minicamp, Ravens players and coaches have gone their separate ways. I’m sure the coaches have carved out some downtime for themselves -- their idea of downtime is watching tape next to a swimming pool...

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...

Ravens need more tough guys after cutting Vonta Leach

2013-06-11 10:22:00

The Ravens released fullback Vonta Leach and I understand the logic. The Ravens have been under the salary cap gun since winning the Super Bowl in February, and they will save approximately $3 million by cutting Leach. My only problem with letting Leach...

Elam picking things up fast for Ravens

2013-06-13 12:33:00

There were numerous times over the past three days when Matt Elam had a running back or wide receiver in his sight and a great angle to deliver a punishing hit but all the Ravens’ rookie safety could do was simulate a tackle and run right past the...

Ravens cap Super Bowl winning season with ring ceremony

2013-06-07 18:48:00

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs had a pretty good idea about what was hidden on the table in front of him after he tried to move his seat and he was told that it wasn't a good idea. Suggs had waited a decade in the NFL for this moment. He decided he...

Ravens' salary cap update: $3.583 million available

2013-06-07 05:47:00

Following their one-year contract with inside linebacker Daryl Smith, the Ravens are now $3.583 million under the NFL salary cap limit of $123 million. Smith signed a $1.125 million contract that includes an $840,000 base salary and a $285,000 signing...

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...

Ravens safeties Huff, Elam could be interchangeable

2013-06-06 12:45:00

During his 11 years in Baltimore, Ed Reed stalked center field for the Ravens. His ability to read quarterbacks, cover lots of ground quickly, and pick off passes made him the most feared single-high safety in NFL history. Reed showed his age last...

Ravens visit President Barack Obama at the White House

2013-06-05 18:27:00

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama praised the Ravens' resilience, toughness and their commitment to the Baltimore community. However, when it came to paying homage to one of their most dominant and well-known players, Obama made it clear that he...

John Harbaugh says he's excited about state of Ravens roster

2013-05-30 10:07:00

Ever since�a dramatic�Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers, it's been a significant roster overhaul for the Ravens. To recap: Inside linebacker Ray Lewis and center Matt Birk retired. Wide receiver Anquan Boldin was traded to the 49ers...

Ed Reed and Ray Lewis scheduled to attend White House ceremony

2013-06-05 08:57:00

The 2012-13 Ravens will be well represented Wednesday when the team travels to the White House to be honored by President Barack Obama for its 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3. Linebacker Ray Lewis, who retired...

Upshaw's weight issue and other Ravens news, notes and opinions

2013-06-03 04:00:00

You at least have to give young outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw some credit in acknowledging that he’s fighting weight issues and “it’s not a good look” to come into the various minicamps for a second straight year out of shape....

Grade: B The Ravens were disciplined in not deviating from their stated goal: upgrading the middle of their defense. With their first three picks, they seem to have accomplished that.

2013-04-27 00:00:00

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The Ravens replenished their roster at key spots in need of an overhaul after linebacker Ray Lewis' retirement, the free-agent departures of free safety Ed Reed (Houston Texans) and inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (Miami Dolphins), and the cutting of strong safety Bernard Pollard.

2013-04-26 00:00:00

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Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis (52) celebrates with strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) after the San Francisco 49ers failed to convert on fourth down in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

2013-04-18 09:32:46