Matt Birk

Joe Flacco, Ravens confident in Gino Gradkowski

2013-06-19 08:02:00

Besides trading wide receiver Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers, the Ravens' other big adjustment on offense is the retirement of six-time Pro Bowl center Matt Birk. Birk provided a sturdy, skilled presence anchoring the offensive line. He played...

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...

Ravens' salary cap update: $6.049 million available

2013-06-18 05:37:00

Now that the Ravens have concluded the majority of their offseason business and minicamps, they are $6.049 million under the NFL salary cap limit of $123 million. The Ravens gained $3 million in salary cap space when they terminated Pro Bowl fullback...

Cam Cameron receives Super Bowl ring; focused on leading LSU offense

2013-06-11 12:08:00

The small but heavy package arrived in Baton Rouge on Tuesday and was delivered around lunchtime. Cam Cameron ripped open the package and gazed at his championship ring from Super Bowl XLVII, the one the Ravens went on to win after relieving him of...

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' salary-cap update: $6.2 million available once Vonta Leach is cut or traded

2013-06-11 06:40:00

The pending departure of Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach from the Ravens' roster via trade or release will create an additional $3 million in salary-cap space that will bring the Super Bowl champions $6.2 million under the NFL salary cap of $123 million....

Joe Flacco says Ravens' offense ahead of the curve

2013-06-12 09:11:00

As far as Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is concerned, the offense is already far ahead of the learning curve. Especially for this time of year, while�the Ravens conduct a mandatory minicamp this week. The Ravens finished 16th in total offense last...

Matt Birk skipped White House visit because of his pro-life stance

2013-06-06 12:20:00

Retired six-time Pro Bowl�center Matt Birk skipped the Ravens' visit to the White House because of his Catholic beliefs. Specifically, Birk took issue with President Barack Obama's�support of Planned Parenthood. Birk is a staunch Catholic father of...

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...

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...

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...

Continuity on the offensive line a comfort for Joe Flacco

2013-05-24 10:40:00

When�quarterback Joe Flacco lines up in the Ravens' backfield�this fall, he'll�be protected by four of the five offensive linemen�who started in the Super Bowl. Flacco threw three touchdown passes with no interceptions and was named the Most Valuable...

at center, but bringing in a veteran interior lineman to provide depth and competition has been the Ravens' M.O.

2013-03-14 19:37:54

Ravens veteran center Matt Birk announces his retirement after 15 years in the NFL at Battle Grove Elementary School.

2013-02-22 00:00:00

"Today I'm announcing my retirement from the NFL," Ravens center Matt Birk said during an appearance Friday at Battle Grove Elementary School in Dundalk.

2013-02-22 00:00:00