Courtney Upshaw

Ravens sign fourth-rounder John Simon to four-year, $2.545 million deal

2013-05-21 10:33:00

The Ravens have signed fourth-round outside linebacker John Simon to a four-year deal. Simon's contract has a total value of $2.545 million, including a�$385,652 signing bonus. The deal includes�base salaries of $405,000, $495,000, $585,000 and $675,...

At start of OTAs, who's there is far more important than who isn't

2013-05-21 06:31:00

Who is there, or more appropriately, who isn’t? That undoubtedly will be the most popular question this week as the Ravens start the first of three sessions of organized team activities. The sessions will run from May 21 to 23, May 29 to 31 and June...

Ravens to have NFL's huskiest front seven in 2013?

2013-05-17 12:00:00

At 1,992 pounds, the projected front seven of the Baltimore defense will weigh just under a ton, which is about the same as a tiny smart car, a large walrus or the Johnny Unitas statue outside M&T Bank Stadium. It could also be the heaviest front...

DeCosta says Ravens haven't ruled out finding another wide receiver

2013-05-06 19:11:00

Months after trading veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers following a contract dispute, the Ravens waited until the seventh round to draft a wide receiver. Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta attributed that to how...

Ravens rookie John Simon impressed many with his dedication to weight training

2013-05-03 16:26:00

The stories started circulating long before John Simon first set foot on Ohio State's campus and became such a program favorite that his head coach talked about naming his next child after him. By the time he got to elementary school, Simon was...

Mel Kiper says Rolando McClain addition means Ravens aren't locked into drafting ILB

2013-04-11 04:43:00

Over the years, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome has often expressed his aversion to entering the NFL draft with such a glaring positional need that he'd be temped to stray from�his best player available philosophy. The Ravens believe that if they...

Ravens agree to terms with former Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain, source says

2013-04-10 15:32:00

The Ravens have�hammered out an agreement in principle on a one-year contract with former Oakland Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The modest deal is for the league minimum base salary of...

A super-premature look at Ravens' 2014 draft needs

2013-04-29 13:11:00

Just two days ago, the Ravens wrapped another successful draft, selecting a 10-player class that is being hailed as one of the weekend’s best by many analysts. Next there are minicamps, offseason workouts and later a training camp to be conducted,...

Ravens talking with Rolando McClain about potential deal, sources say

2013-04-10 05:55:00

The Ravens are in discussions with former Oakland Raiders first-round middle linebacker Rolando McClain, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The talks could lead to a short-term contract, likely a one-year deal without a major...

Phil Savage on Rolando McClain: 'It's definitely worth a try, low-risk, high-reward'

2013-04-10 10:37:00

The Ravens are in talks with former Oakland Raiders starting middle linebacker Rolando McClain, gauging the viability of potentially adding a young player who's found trouble off the field and inconsistent success on the field. If the Ravens do pull the...

Ravens draft preview: Outside linebackers

2013-04-22 05:00:00

Each weekday through Wednesday, 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...

Ravens hope to follow historical trend and find value with 32nd selection

2013-04-20 17:25:00

Three months after winning their first Super Bowl in 1983, the Washington Redskins received another reward. With the 28th and final selection in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft, and one pick after the Miami Dolphins grabbed a strong-armed...

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw arrives at the stadium prior to Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

2013-02-03 00:00:00

There was something symbolic about the way Super Bowl XLVII ended, as an era ended as well, two iconic players and future Hall-of-Famers making one beautiful last stand together.

2013-02-03 00:00:00

was sloppy tackling against the run. The Ravens might also need to work on getting deeper drops, especially in the middle of the field.

2012-12-02 00:00:00