NFL Pro Bowl

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...

Bryant McKinnie won't need to be NFL's best tackle

2013-06-18 12:00:00

Ravens offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie raised eyebrows -- well, he at least raised mine -- last week when he said that his goal for the season is to be “the best left tackle in the league.” "When people turn on film, they’ll just...

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...

A year makes big difference for Bryant McKinnie

2013-06-17 07:46:00

A year has made a�big�difference for Ravens offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie,�dramatically improving�his standing with the Super Bowl champions. Last year, McKinnie�was taking up residency in coach John Harbaugh's doghouse. The former Pro Bowl blocker...

Ravens have seen a lot of growth from Jimmy Smith

2013-06-15 04:05:00

Shadowing wide receiver Torrey Smith, cornerback Jimmy Smith flipped his hips and matched his stride step for step. The tight coverage�Smith applied�during the Ravens' minicamp was a continuation of what he started in the final moments of�the Super...

Terrell Suggs slimmer and humbler as he prepares for another season

2013-06-12 18:44:00

There were no quips or witty sound bites. He didn't throw out any of his favorite movie quotes or rap into the microphone. He didn't even publicly challenge Tom Brady or vow to inflict pain on opposing quarterbacks. In his first extensive comments to...

Jacoby Jones moves up depth chart as No. 2 Ravens receiver

2013-06-12 18:29:00

Jacoby Jones is currently the starting wide receiver opposite Torrey Smith on the Ravens' depth chart. Although Jones is designated as the favorite to earn a starting job with Anquan Boldin traded to the San Francisco 49ers, he'll face competition for...

As Ravens' starting fullback, Kyle Juszczyk looking forward to 'knocking heads'

2013-06-13 04:55:00

The true litmus tests�await Ravens rookie fullback Kyle Juszczyk�during training camp and in actual�games. That's when the former Ivy League standout will be tasked with colliding with NFL linebackers in live contact situations, hurling his 6-foot-1,...

Ravens unable to restructure Vonta Leach's contract, expected to release or trade him, sources say

2013-06-10 14:40:00

The Baltimore Ravens and fullback Vonta Leach were unable to reach a compromise to restructure the veteran's contract and as a result, the Ravens are expected to�release or trade the Pro Bowl lead blocker as soon as Tuesday, according to sources. Ravens...

Ravens make it official, cut fullback Vonta Leach, re-sign tight end Billy Bajema

2013-06-11 08:49:00

The Baltimore Ravens made it official today, cutting Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach after they were unable to work out a trade following attempts to restructure his contract. The Ravens are replacing him on the roster with veteran blocking tight end...

Vonta Leach to visit Dolphins on Wednesday, source says

2013-06-11 15:44:00

Cut by the Ravens today, Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach is already in demand as a free agent. Leach is scheduled to visit the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, according to a league source. Leach is a three-time Pro Bowl selection regarded as one of the...

Ngata taking it slow this offseason as he recovers from knee sprain

2013-06-11 17:56:00

As his fellow defensive linemen worked through various in-game situations at Ravens' minicamp Tuesday, Haloti Ngata remained mostly on the sidelines. The mammoth defensive tackle ran some sprints and performed a variety of stretches but he spent most of...

New Bears OT Jermon Bushrod is a two-time Pro Bowl selection. (Brian Cassella/Tribune photo)

2013-06-08 14:35:00

Walter Payton, known as "Sweetnes," played for the Bears for thirteen seasons. Payton, a nine-time Pro Bowl selectee, once held the league's record for most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards, and many other categories.

2013-05-22 11:04:13

Richard Dent had a celebrated postseason performance in 1985, when the Bears were 15-1 and Super Bowl XX champions. In the wild card game against the Giants, Dent made seven tackles, 3.5 sacks and forced two fumbles.

2013-05-22 10:56:00