Jason Avant

After starring at Arundel and Syracuse, Alec Lemon ready for NFL draft

2013-04-17 16:52:00

Rob Moore had just watched Missouri open up a 14-3 first quarter lead on the Syracuse football team, and the wide receivers coach knew the Orange was in desperate need of a spark. So he pulled Alec Lemon aside and implored the senior wideout to will the...

Scouting report: Ravens at Eagles

2012-09-15 18:56:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: What will quarterback Joe Flacco do for an encore? A week after lighting up the Cincinnati Bengals in one of the best performances of his career, Flacco brings the Ravens' suddenly explosive offense to Lincoln Financial Field, a short...

Defending Mike Vick extends into Ravens secondary

2012-09-14 12:00:00

When the Ravens play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and Eagles quarterback Michael Vick inevitably finds a creative way to escape the pocket, the Ravens will have to worry about something much more dangerous than Vick scrambling down the field for a...

Injury to Ravens' Pollard opens up field for Eagles' Celek

2012-09-16 17:21:00

Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard said he was divided on what caused him more pain — his aching ribs or the frustration of being forced out of the game in the first quarter. Rookie outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw crashed into Pollard during...

Eagles to practice Thursday without top two receivers

2012-09-13 10:00:00

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles – the Ravens’ next opponent this Sunday – have yet to take the practice field here at the organization’s training facility, but coach Andy Reid has already informed the media that wide...

Injury updates: Pernell McPhee: 'I expect to play Sunday'

2012-09-13 09:52:00

Ravens starting left defensive end Pernell McPhee declared that he expects to play Sunday despite a right knee injury that sidelined him at practice Wednesday. McPhee underwent arthroscopic surgery during the spring, missing the majority of the organized...

Kruger, McPhee say they'll play Sunday, listed as questionable

2012-09-14 09:21:00

The Ravens had their full team on the practice field today�in preparation for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. That included the return of linebacker Paul Kruger and defensive end Pernell McPhee. Kruger (back) and McPhee (knee) did not...

Q&A with Philadelphia Eagles blogger Sheil Kapadia

2012-09-12 07:00:00

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. On Sunday, the Ravens travel to Philly to take on the 1-0 Eagles, so naturally I would chat with Sheil Kapadia, a former Baltimore Sun staffer who...

Despite injuring hamstring Monday, Reed practices on limited basis for Ravens (UPDATED)

2012-09-12 13:29:00

Ravens safety Ed Reed, who said that he hurt his hamstring during his 34-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, returned to practice today on a limited basis ahead of Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia...

Eagles' receivers expect dynamic offense under Chip Kelly

2013-05-22 17:20:04

PHILADELPHIA Jeremy Maclin was recently asked about Chip Kelly's offense and which skill-position players would thrive in it. The Eagles wide receiver did not mention obvious names such as DeSean Jackson, LeSean McCoy, or even himself. He singled out...

Eagles OTA practice notes

2013-05-21 16:26:29

Eagles running backs looking strong and lean

2013-05-20 16:22:00

— This isn't Kansas anymore for Bryce Brown, not Valley Ranch anymore for Felix Jones, not anything anymore for Miguel Maysonet. The state of the Philadelphia Eagles running backs was altered again on Monday with the release of Maysonet, an...

Casey Matthews, left, charges after Jason Avant after Avant made a catch at Eagles training camp Saturday.

2013-03-15 00:00:00

New York Giants strong safety Stevie Brown (27) intercepts pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant (81) during the first half at MetLife Stadium.

2012-12-30 00:00:00

If we're rolling with Nick Foles, we might as well ride with his favorite target so far. Avant had a whopping 12 targets last week, cashing in on seven of them. There's opportunity here, and Avant always seems to be in the mix when it counts. Last week: 7 receptions, 133 yards This week: vs.

2012-12-11 10:10:00