Ravens Trade Rumors

McGahee's eye injury casts doubt for Monday
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September 25
Baltimore Sun
 
"Willis McGahee's eye remains swollen, which limited the Ravens running back in practice yesterday and raised questions about his availability for Monday night's game in Pittsburgh. "It still looks pretty bad to me," coach John Harbaugh said of McGahee, who walked through the locker room wearing sunglasses. "As long as he can see, he'll play. But if he can't, he's not going to be able to play. So, we'll have to try to get that swelling down." In his first game since returning from a knee injury, McGahee was limited in the second half Sunday after suffering a laceration on his right eyelid. The cut drew blood, forcing him to the sideline a couple of times for treatment. Believing McGahee was ..."
If Reed walks away, it should be with his head held high
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September 7
Baltimore Sun
 columnist David Steele
"Nobody should feel bad at all if Ed Reed is not in uniform this afternoon for the Ravens' season opener. Not the fans, not the Ravens, definitely not Reed himself. It's tempting to plead here for Reed to just take a seat, to take a pass on playing against the Cincinnati Bengals at M"
Willie to sign with Ravens
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September 5
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"He said he is going to try to get ready to play Sunday against his former team - the Bengals - which terminated his contract Saturday. Anderson visited Baltimore on Tuesday and returned to his home in Atlanta. "It's cool," Anderson said. "The organization was real cool. I was kind of nervous." Former Bengals wide receivers coach Hue Jackson, now Ravens quarterbacks coach, took Anderson on a tour of the Ravens' facility in Owings Mills, Md. "When Hue took me down into the locker room, I was nervous to meet all the guys," Anderson said, "but then Ray Lewis, Lorenzo Neal, Chris McAlister, all the guys, came running up to me, it made me feel at home." The Bengals wanted Anderson to take a pay ..."
Ex-Bengal plans a recruiting visit
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September 4
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"Willie Anderson was leaving Baltimore yesterday afternoon even as his agent awaited a contract proposal from the Chargers. The 12-year veteran right tackle, released by the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, is comparison shopping. He is scheduled to visit Tampa Bay, and his agent said a visit to San Diego could happen this week. Terry Bolar said his client has narrowed his choices to the Chargers, Bucs and Ravens and will make a decision "pretty quickly." Bolar said Anderson had a good visit in Baltimore and passed the Ravens' physical. "I think he's very excited about San Diego as well," Bolar said. It would seem Baltimore and Tampa Bay have more of a need for a right tackle than the ..."
Report: Ravens agree to deal with Bouman
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September 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"Todd Bouman, one of three veteran quarterbacks to work out for the Ravens yesterday, accepted a one-year offer to sign with the team, a source told ESPN.com. Bouman, Chris Simms and Joey Harrington worked out for for the Ravens yesterday in Owings Mills. This morning, Bouman was offered a one-year deal worth $830,000, according to ESPN.com. The 36-year-old Bouman has played for the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars and St. Louis Rams. Bouman was an undrafted quarterback when he signed with Vikings in 1997. He was released by the Jaguars on Saturday. The Ravens yesterday named rookie Joe Flacco the starting quarterback for the regular-season ..."
Report: Ravens agree to terms with Harrington
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September 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens have agreed to terms with former Atlanta quarterback Joey Harrington, ESPN.com reports. Harrington, who was released by the Falcons on Friday, worked out with the Ravens today."
Ravens bring in Simms for workout
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September 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens are working out a couple of quarterbacks today, including Chris Simms. Recently released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Simms is considered the top free-agent quarterback available. The Ravens could be an intriguing option for Simms because they are in need of experience. Troy Smith is still battling a tonsil infection. Kyle Boller is nursing a serious shoulder injury. That leaves the Ravens with only one healthy quarterback, rookie Joe Flacco, on their 53-man roster. Simms, 28, has not played in a regular-season game in nearly two years. He missed the final 13 games of 2005 after having his spleen removed hours after a loss to the Carolina Panthers. He spent much of last season ..."
Ravens to start Flacco, look at Harrington, Simms, Bouman
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September 2
ESPN.com
 
"The Baltimore Ravens will go with a rookie at quarterback in their opener on Sunday and due to injuries are still looking for depth at the position. Joe Flacco, the 18th pick overall, will launch his NFL career against the Cincinnati Bengals. There is a chance the two other quarterbacks competing for the job, Troy Smith and Kyle Boller, both will not be available as backups. "It wouldn't be realistic to have one of those two guys as a starter, for sure. If they can back up, I think that would be an upset," coach John Harbaugh said Monday. Smith is still feeling the effects of infected tonsils and Boller has a sore shoulder that could ultimately require surgery. In an effort to add depth, ..."
Could Ravens pilfer Dilfer from ESPN?
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August 27
Baltimore Sun
 
"If Kyle Boller's sore shoulder ends up forcing him on the Injured Reserve list, do the Ravens go looking for a veteran quarterback to compete for the starting job at this late date, or do they sign a veteran to hold a clipboard and mentor young quarterbacks Troy Smith and Joe Flacco? I'm guessing Ozzie Newsome would do what he does in the draft, which is go for the best available player. Hopefully, he won't get confused and sign a tight end. The big name out there is Daunte Culpepper, who wouldn't be content to just provide insurance and help bring along a green QB. The Ravens might also consider making a draft choice play for Miami backup John Beck, who played a bit for Cam Cameron last ..."
Flacco could still be factor in QB battle
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August 25
Baltimore Sun
 
"From Steve McNair's abrupt retirement to Troy Smith's sudden illness, the Ravens' quarterback situation has been filled with unexpected twists. After Saturday night's 24-10 loss to the St.. Louis Rams, John Harbaugh provided another one. The Ravens coach left open the possibility that rookie first-round pick Joe Flacco could jump back into contention for a starting job that seemed to be between Smith and Kyle Boller. Rushed into his first start Saturday, Flacco completed 18 of 37 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. Asked whether the competition might now include three quarterbacks instead of two, Harbaugh said: "We'll see. That's a fair question. I just don't know the answer." Flacco, ..."
Source: Ravens LB Suggs to end holdout with $8.5M deal in place
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August 15
ESPN.com
 
"Baltimore Ravens franchise linebacker-defensive end Terrell Suggs plans to end his holdout over the weekend and will report to the team Sunday, a source confirmed Friday. Suggs will sign an $8.5 million franchise tender Sunday, and he's already talked to the team about getting ready to play for the Ravens' third preseason game, against the St. Louis Rams next week. Suggs has agreed to play this season at the $8.5 million tender and won't ask for any condition in the deal that will prevent the Ravens from franchising him next season. He is scheduled to be a free agent after the season. The plan for Suggs is to practice at the team facility next week and play about 15 snaps against the Rams. ..."
Fred Miller back to Bears?
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August 8
Chicago Tribune
 
"Faced with an injury-depleted offensive line, the Bears could begin this season the same way it ended 2007. The team has contacted veteran tackle Fred Miller about making a return to the team, according to Miller's agent. Agent Harold Lewis said Miller, 35, is mulling whether to sign with the Bears, Texans or Ravens. The decision could be finalized in the next day. "His preference would be to return to the Bears," Lewis said Thursday evening. Miller was released in February for salary cap reasons. He was heading into the final two years of his five-year, $25.5 million contract. He was due a $500,000 bonus on March 1 and scheduled to make $4 million this season. The Bears limped into ..."
McGahee could miss preseason opener
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August 4
Baltimore Sun
 
"There is a "possibility" that Willis McGahee could be sidelined for Thursday's preseason opener and rookie Ray Rice will start at running back, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said after Sunday's practice. McGahee has missed a large portion of training camp with a left knee injury. "Right now, we need to get the fluid out of his knee and get that thing settled down a little bit," Harbaugh said. In other injury news, tight end Todd Heap missed practice with a leg injury but it's not considered serious."
Ravens still not sure when Suggs will report
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August 4
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens remain in constant contact with Terrell Suggs but are not certain when the team's franchise player will report. Suggs has missed training camp to protest the franchise tag, which kept him from being a free agent this offseason. "We do have an idea of what he's thinking, but it's just an idea right now," Harbaugh said of Suggs' projected return. "There's no certainty." Asked if he thought Suggs would wait until the end of the preseason to come back, Harbaugh said, "I wouldn't say. I can't speak for him." According to Harbaugh, the defensive coaches are in "constant communication" with Suggs about practices and schemes. Harbaugh said Suggs' absence doesn't bother him. "That's part ..."
Ravens mum on Suggs as camp opens
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July 22
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens rookies are in, but defensive end-linebacker Terrell Suggs might not be.On a day when first-round choice and rookie quarterback Joe Flacco officially signed his five-year, $30 million contract, general manager Ozzie Newsome happily announced today that the team had signed the six remaining rookie draft picks.But he was somewhat terse when he was asked about the odds of Suggs showing up at training camp in Westminster on Wednesday when veterans are scheduled to report."We're only talking about Joe and the draft choices today," Newsome said."
Contract battle between Ravens, Lewis worth the price of admission
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July 21
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ray Lewis has always been considered the face of the Ravens franchise, and now he might officially get that designation. Lewis is in the final year of his contract, and there was speculation he might get a two-year extension before the start of the 2008 season. But that isn't likely to happen. The Ravens and Lewis are far apart at this point and the Ravens have told Lewis he might become the team's designated franchise player if they can't get a new deal done. The franchise tag is usually used for younger players who are in their peaks and searching for their first or second big contract, not a player like Lewis who is about to enter his 13th season. If the Ravens use the tag on ..."
Source: Favre doesn't fit into Ravens' plans
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July 15
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens are unlikely to show interest in acquiring retired Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre , a team source said. The team is set to hold an open competition among Troy Smith, Kyle Boller and Joe Flacco in training camp. One obstacle facing the Ravens if they were to acquire Favre is salary cap space. The Ravens need to sign most of their draft picks, including No.1 pick Flacco, and they are working on a new contract for Terrell Suggs."
Source: Favre doesn't fit into Ravens' plans
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July 14
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens are unlikely to show interest in acquiring Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, a team source said.The team is set to hold an open competition among Troy Smith, Kyle Boller and Joe Flacco in training camp.Two seasons ago, the Ravens went the veteran quarterback route, trading a fourth-round pick for Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair. He went 13-3 in his first season before injuries ruined his second one."
The Favre option
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July 10
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Peter Schmuck
"There must be some logic to the Favre fantasy, because the Ravens have been mentioned by some national publications and Web sites as a potential alternative if the Packers tell him to stay retired. They lost Steve McNair to retirement and are faced with some difficult choices as they prepare to open training camp. Favre, theoretically, would give them an elite short-term quarterback and serve as a perfect mentor for QB-in-waiting Joe Flacco. No question, Favre would upgrade the position and improve the Ravens' marginal postseason prospects, and he certainly would raise excitement about the coming season to a new level."
Ogden to announce retirement tomorrow
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June 11
Baltimore Sun
 
"Knowing a toe injury would hinder his All-Pro playing ability, Jonathan Ogden told The Sun today that he will announce his retirement tomorrow, a long-awaited decision that ends the career of one of the NFL's great offensive linemen and a cornerstone of the Ravens franchise. Ogden, 33, who has been voted to the Pro Bowl in 11 of 12 NFL seasons, is expected to become the first player drafted by the Ravens to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "It took a little while to decide," Ogden told The Sun . "You just can't make a decision like this overnight.""
Veteran OT Sims to work out for Ravens
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June 10
Baltimore Sun
 
"Veteran offensive tackle Barry Sims will work out for the Ravens on Thursday.Sims, 33, started 119 games at left tackle during his nine-year career with the Oakland Raiders, including all 16 games last season. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound lineman was released by the Raiders on Feb. 29."At 33 years old and knowing you got a couple of years left, you want to go to a place where they are going up and not down," said Sims' agent, Ken Vierra, about the interest in the Ravens.Sims, who nearly sign