Pernell McPhee

As OTAs begin, several Ravens still working their way back to health

2013-05-21 04:30:00

Starting today and continuing over the next three weeks, Ravens’ rookies and veterans will come together for organized team activities. The three day OTAs, which will be held at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills from May 21-23, May...

Will Arthur Jones stand out in defensive line crowd?

2013-05-20 14:00:00

The Ravens have bolstered the talent and depth on their defensive line this offseason with the additions of Chris Canty and Marcus Spears and the selection of big nose tackle Brandon Williams in last month’s NFL draft. But with all that...

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 draft preview: Defensive line

2013-04-19 07:18:00

Each weekday through April 24, 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...

Florida State's Tank Carradine is one of 2013 NFL draft's many interesting pass rushers

2013-04-18 13:45:00

The Ravens replaced pass rusher Paul Kruger with a three-time Pro Bowler in Elvis Dumervil. They are open to trying out defensive end Pernell McPhee at rush linebacker. Courtney Upshaw could improve his pass-rushing prowess before his second NFL season....

Ravens news, notes and opinions

2013-04-18 07:00:00

As you probably know by now, the NFL will release its regular season schedule tonight at 8 p.m. on the NFL Network. You most certainly know by now that the Ravens will open up on the road on Sept. 5 after they failed to work out a scheduling conflict with...

Thoughts on three possible Ravens position swaps

2013-04-17 11:30:00

Each spring, as a courtesy to local media and the team’s curious fan base, the Ravens hold a pre-draft press conference in which they publicly claim to like pretty much every single NFL prospect they are asked about. (A fictional example: “...

Ravens ready to take it one pick at a time during NFL draft

2013-04-16 18:50:00

Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta was reading comments recently from former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson that he felt summed up his organization's drafting philosophy perfectly. "I think the thing we want to try to do — this...

Ravens will have options in the pass rush after adding Elvis Dumervil

2013-03-27 15:08:00

The acquisition of outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil creates questions about how the snaps will be divvied up amongst him, Terrell Suggs and Courtney Upshaw, but the Ravens' coaches will tell you that it's a good problem to have. Especially when...

Instant Analysis on the Ravens' signing of Elvis Dumervil

2013-03-24 17:41:00

Jeff Zrebiec, reporter: You knew at some point the Ravens would strike in the free agent market, and they did in a big way Sunday night, agreeing in principle on a five-year deal with Elvis Dumervil. With both of their starting inside linebackers, one...

Marcus Spears excited to play with Ravens, former teammate Canty

2013-03-19 17:22:00

The reunion between former Dallas Cowboys defensive linemen Marcus Spears and Chris Canty was prompted by the Ravens' need for an influx of size and toughness at the line of scrimmage. The veteran defensive linemen entered the league together as rookies...

Upgraded defensive line will give Harbaugh options, decisions to make

2013-03-17 06:00:00

Long before the Ravens went on their Super Bowl run, coaches and team officials had grown tired of watching opposing ball carriers tear through the middle of the line of scrimmage and pick up yards down the field. The Ravens defense fell from the NFL&...

Low. Last month's signing of Dumervil gives the Ravens what they had long been seeking: a dominant pass rusher to pair with Suggs.

2013-03-26 00:00:00

GS: 6 | GP: 16 | Snaps: 595 Season in review: Jones carved out a niche in the defensive line rotation in his third NFL season, starting six games during the regular season and two in the playoffs, including the Super Bowl. Jones finished the season with 47 tackles and forced one fumble.

2013-02-03 00:00:00

Arthur Jones, defensive end" width="75" height="42" title="Arthur Jones, defensive end" >

left in free agency. When they signed veteran defensive end Cory Redding before the 2010 season, the Ravens, as they often do when introducing free-agent signings, trumpeted that he "played like a Raven.

2012-12-09 00:00:00