New England Patriots

Ravens agree to terms with sixth-round pick Ryan Jensen, seventh-round pick Aaron Mellette

2013-05-02 15:46:00

The Ravens have agreed to four-year contracts with sixth-round offensive lineman Ryan Jensen and seventh-round wide receiver Aaron Mellette, according to sources. Jensen was a Division II All-American at Colorado State-Pueblo. He's the first player...

Mel Kiper Jr. gives Ravens' draft an A: 'Everything fell right'

2013-05-02 13:57:00

As far as ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. is concerned, the Ravens' draft was above reproach. The Ravens drafted 10 players, a rookie class headlined by a pair of All-American defensive players: first-round safety Matt Elam (Florida) and second-round...

Ravens could use two tight ends more often in 2013

2013-05-09 08:47:00

The Ravens offense will be different without wide receiver Anquan Boldin, whose strong hands and bulky frame allowed him to snatch the majority of the passes in his area and, in turn, endear himself to Joe Flacco. The trade of Boldin to the San...

Bryant McKinnie on Chargers visit: 'It's cool,' has offers from San Diego, Dolphins

2013-05-01 14:33:00

Ravens veteran free agent offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie has been offered�contracts by the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins following his workout, according to a source. The Chargers and McKinnie remained in contract discussions as of Wednesday...

Ravens news, notes and opinions

2013-05-08 07:35:00

The common conclusion from the Ravens’ decision to re-sign Bryant McKinnie was that the organization wasn’t yet comfortable with the idea of Kelechi Osemele starting at left tackle. I’m sure there is plenty of truth to that even though...

Looking at veteran wide receivers left for Ravens in free agency

2013-05-07 10:19:00

On Monday night, Eric DeCosta was in our house for once. The Ravens assistant general manager visited our offices down on Calvert Street to speak and answer reader questions in our latest Baltimore Sun Sports Forum. Among the highlights was DeCosta...

Joe Vellano, former Terps DL, signs with Patriots as undrafted free agent

2013-04-29 14:18:00

Two days after the end of the NFL draft, former Maryland defensive lineman Joe Vellano has found a home. Vellano, a three-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference honoree, signed Tuesday with the New England Patriots, according to Terps coach Randy Edsall....

Digest: McKinnie, Dolphins meet; Vellano to Pats

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Football McKinnie, Dolphins meet; Vellano to Pats Ravens veteran free agent offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie visited the Miami Dolphins on Monday and underwent a physical, according to a source. There was no deal immediately with the former Pro Bowl...

Ravens again show confidence in drafting small-school players

2013-04-28 19:08:00

Growing up in the farming community of Fort Morgan, Colo., Ravens rookie offensive lineman Ryan Jensen would never have been mistaken for a future NFL draft pick. Although his older brother, Seth, had played defensive tackle at Nebraska, Jensen...

Ravens fourth-rounder John Simon draws Jarret Johnson comparison

2013-04-28 11:35:00

Outside linebacker John Simon spent the past few years at Ohio State emulating Mike Vrabel, his position coach who excelled at linebacker for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs. Now�that Simon has joined the Ravens as a fourth-round draft...

Digest: Bob Socci named Patriots play-by-play announcer

2013-04-24 23:04:00

NFL Socci named Patriots play-by-play announcer Bob Socci, who has called radio play-by-play for Navy for the past 16 years, has been named radio play-by-play announcer for the New England Patriots on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Socci, who replaces Gil...

2013 RAVENS SCHEDULE

2013-04-23 11:40:00

2013 preseason Game 1: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m. Game 2: vs. Atlanta Falcons -- Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. Game 3: vs. Carolina Panthers -- Aug. 22, 8 p.m. -- ESPN Game 4: at St. Louis Rams -- Aug. 29, 8 p.m. 2013 regular season Week...

New England Patriots' Vince Wilfork celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

2013-03-22 10:54:00

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (R) misses a pass while being covered by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Corey Graham during the first quarter in the NFL AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts, January 20, 2013.

2013-03-19 08:44:20

New England Patriots' Wes Welker (bottom) can't keep a handle on an incomplete pass against Miami Dolphins' Sean Smith (24) during the second half of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts December 30, 2012.

2013-03-14 12:45:00