The Baltimore Ravens will hold a 5 p.m. training camp practice at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis this coming Sunday, Aug. 12. Practice is free and open to the public, with gates opening at 3:30 p.m.  “I’m excited to see how many fans show up,” Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti stated. “We’ve got a nice contingent down in Anne Arundel County, and I think they’ll take the opportunity to come down. We know what Annapolis is like in the summer, so I’m looking forward to it. It’ll be a nice … Continue reading →

The Baltimore Ravens have hired Sandy Weil as their director of football analytics, general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome officially announced Monday morning. Weil will work with the Ravens’ player personnel department and coaching staff to produce and study in-depth data pertaining to game trends, statistical analysis, NFL scouting and player production. Charged with examining some of the league’s prevailing schools of thought, Weil’s studies could cover everything from the value of going for a first down on fourth-and-short, to determining the traits that are key indicators of … Continue reading →

(Baltimore) – The wait is over.  Back for a fourth consecutive year, the new Ravens Cash Fantasy scratch-off goes on sale today, August 6. The game, which reflects a licensing agreement between the Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens, offers more than $11 million in instant cash prizes, a second-chance contest with a $1 million prize and several experiential prizes, and a new Fan of the Game feature. “We are looking forward to partnering again with the Baltimore Ravens on this popular ticket,” said Lottery Director Stephen Martino.  “We expect … Continue reading →

Single-game tickets for the Baltimore Ravens’ 2012 home games at M&T Bank Stadium will go on sale tomorrow (Friday, July 20) at 10 a.m. Tickets can only be purchased online or by phone. Online, tickets will be available through www.BaltimoreRavens.com or www.ticketmaster.com. By phone, the local number to call is 410-547-SEAT. Since 2001, single-game tickets for regular season games have sold out within the first 15 minutes of the sale’s start. Preseason games have sold out within a few days from the beginning of the sale. M&T Bank Stadium, the home … Continue reading →

The Baltimore Ravens have signed RB Ray Rice to a five-year contract, general manager/executive vice president Ozzie Newsome announced Monday afternoon. Rice visited the team’s facility and said he will address the new contract with media after spending time with his family and friends. This will likely take place when Rice reports to training camp next Wednesday (July 25). “This is another example of Steve Bisciotti’s commitment to the team and to our fans to retain our core players,” Newsome stated. “Ray has been an integral part of us earning … Continue reading →

The Baltimore Ravens’ 2012 training camp, connected by Verizon, will feature individual practices to be held at M&T Bank Stadium, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis and Stevenson University. Additionally, by entering a lottery on the Ravens’ official website, fans in limited numbers will have the opportunity to win free tickets to training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills. The Ravens can safely host 200 people on the fields of their training center, and fans who are randomly chosen through the drawing will be invited to … Continue reading →

BALTIMORE JUNE 23, 2012   Ray Rice has announced that he has partnered with Merriweather Post Pavilion, Teen Truth Live, and other local sponsors to bring his “A Ray of Hope” campaign to the parents of youth in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC area on July 13, 2012 at 6pm. “Since starting my pro-kindness, anti-bullying campaign earlier this year, I have received thousands of emails from kids who have been bullied.  I have also received many who have told me that this message of hope assures them that they are … Continue reading →

The Baltimore Ravens and 13-year veteran G Bobbie Williams have reached a two-year agreement in principle, general manager/executive vice president Ozzie Newsome announced Friday afternoon.  Williams, 35, spent the past eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (2004-11), starting all 118 games in which he played. Originally selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (61st overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft, he has seen action in 151 career games (130 starts). Last season, the 6-4, 345-pound Williams started in each of the nine contests he played. He was placed … Continue reading →

What: Twilight Tattoo and Award Ceremony in honor of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award Recipients hosted by Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the Chief of Staff of the Army. Gen. Odierno will present Outstanding Civilian Service Awards during the Twilight Tattoo program honoring those who have supported our Army Family. Members of the media are welcome to photograph, film and interview Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) troop units and ceremonial units – The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and The U.S. Army Drill Team; The … Continue reading →

The Baltimore Ravens announced several promotions within their personnel department on Thursday: Eric DeCosta has been named Assistant General Manager, Joe Douglas has been elevated to National Scout, and David Blackburn has been tabbed an Area Scout. DeCosta, 41, who has served as the Ravens’ Director of Player Personnel the past three years, joined the franchise in an entry-level position in 1996. He moved his way up through the personnel ranks, first as an Area Scout, then as Director of College Scouting, and was subsequently promoted to Director of Player … Continue reading →

Current Personnel Staff DeCosta, Hortiz, Douglas, Azevedo and Blackburn are all current graduates of the Ravens’ “20/20 Club,” which includes members of the team’s personnel staff who started with the organization as young personnel assistants and grew into evaluators with more input. The term “20/20” refers to hiring 20-year-olds for $20,000. According to Newsome, however, “The guys actually started when they were a little older than 20 and for more than $20,000, but that’s what we call them.” Name Joined Ravens Current Title George Kokinis (Browns) 1991 Sr. Personnel Assistant … Continue reading →