Casey Hampton

Ravens offseason primer -- defensive tackles

2013-03-09 04:00:00

The NFL offseason heats up on Tuesday when the free agency period begins and the NFL draft will take place next month. In anticipation of those events, blogger and reporter Matt Vensel will look at six key positions the Ravens might address in free agency...

Jacoby Jones, Vonta Leach, Haloti Ngata, Marshal Yanda named to All-Pro squad

2013-01-12 10:07:00

The Ravens had four players selected for the Associated Press' annual All-Pro squad. Already named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, fullback Vonta Leach, kick returner Jacoby Jones, offensive guard Marshal Yanda and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata made the AP's...

Ravens notebook: Corey Graham comes up big against Broncos

2013-01-12 20:42:00

Reading the eyes of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, Ravens cornerback Corey Graham broke on the football and undercut wide receiver Brandon Stokley to intercept the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player in overtime. The pivotal turnover set up...

Film study: Ravens vs. Redskins

2012-12-04 16:59:00

Steelers 23, Ravens 20 Strategy: The Ravens aggressively tried to strike deep, but were largely inefficient. Wide receiver Torrey Smith was targeted eight times, but only generated three catches for 31 yards. They wavered between a smash-mouth...

Ravens news, notes and opinions

2012-12-05 05:28:00

The Ravens don’t use injuries as an excuse, and nor should their fans. However, it is pretty amazing to look at how hard their defense has been hit this season. It’s hardly the only reason, but it has to be considered when discussing why...

Ravens' locker room felt weird after loss to Steelers

2012-12-03 09:18:00

Maybe this is what happens when you’ve won 16 straight games in your own house and then another� team gums things up by having the nerve to knock you off, as the Pittsburgh Steelers did Sunday with their surprising 23-20 win over the Ravens at M&T...

Notebook: Suggs leaves game in fourth quarter with arm injury

2012-12-02 19:21:00

Clutching his right arm in pain late in the fourth quarter Sunday night, Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs made a beeline to the sideline toward team doctors and trainers. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year didn't return,...

Will Ben Roethlisberger return for Sunday's game vs. Ravens?

2012-11-26 11:50:00

The Steelers lost here to a really bad Cleveland Browns team on a frigid December Thursday night in 2009. It was their fifth consecutive defeat and left them with a 6-7 record. Nose tackle Casey Hampton put their playoff chances into perspective. "This...

Ray Lewis not present for early part of practice (UPDATED)

2012-11-29 11:21:00

Injured linebacker Ray Lewis' return to the practice field will apparently have to wait. Lewis, who has been sidelined since tearing his right triceps muscle on Oct.14 against the Dallas Cowboys, was not visible during the early portion of Ravens'...

Ravens scouting report Ravens vs. Steelers

2012-12-01 00:00:00

PASSING GAME: Quarterback Joe Flacco couldn't get much done against the Pittsburgh Steelers two weeks ago as he completed 20 of 32 passes for 164 yards and no touchdowns. Pittsburgh cornerback Ike Taylor held Torrey Smith, the Ravens' top downfield...

NBC superb in Sunday night telecast of Ravens, Steelers

2012-11-18 20:44:00

'NBC Sunday Night Football' isn't just in a league of its own when it comes to NFL telecasts. It lives on another planet so far away from the nearest competition that it can't even be judged by the same standards. And last night's broadcast of the...

Scouting Report: Ravens vs. Steelers

2012-11-17 10:27:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Much has been made of quarterback Joe Flacco's struggles on the road, but he's beaten the Steelers with late drives in his last regular season visit to Heinz Field. He's also coming off a four-touchdown (three passing, one rushing)...

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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Hampton, left, is a load and can dominate the middle against the run. When the Ravens played Pittsburgh two weeks ago, they couldn't run inside. Birk, right, is too small to handle Hampton by himself, so look for him to get a lot of help from guards Jah Reid or Marshal Yanda.

2012-12-01 15:10:12

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton, left, talks with rookie nose tackle Alameda Ta'amu during NFL football practice Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

2012-06-14 18:03:00