The Purple Chaos

Elvis Dumervil signing confirms that Ozzie Newsome always has a plan

2013-03-25T20:20:03Z

Ozzie Newsome is considered by many to be one of the best — if not the best — general managers in the NFL. This offseason, following a second Super Bowl victory during the past 12 seasons, might confirm why Newsome is perhaps the best team builder in the NFL. The reigning Super Bowl champions traded [...]

Ed Reed is moving on, agrees to two-year deal with Texans

2013-03-21T03:16:11Z

Free-agent safety Ed Reed is moving on, agreeing to terms on a two-year contract with the Houston Texans Wednesday night, as first reported by Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com. Reed, one of the Ravens’ cornerstone pieces for 11 seasons and one of the most decorated safeties in NFL history, visited the Texans last week but [...]

Ravens, Michael Huff reportedly will meet within next five days

2013-03-20T20:59:40Z

Whether free-agent safety Ed Reed returns to Baltimore, the Ravens are in the midst of a massive defensive makeover. Part of that overhaul could include Michael Huff. Huff was cut by the Oakland Raiders prior to the start of the free agency signing period, and the Ravens are scheduled to meet with the safety at [...]

Texans reportedly offer safety Ed Reed three-year contract

2013-03-20T15:57:42Z

Less than a week ago, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that free-agent safety Ed Reed had played his last game as a Baltimore Raven after being picked up by Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith in Texans chairman and CEO Bob McNair’s private jet. But now, there’s increased optimism that Reed could return to [...]

Jacoby Jones pays tribute to Ray Lewis on DWTS

2013-03-20T16:08:46Z

Season 16 of DWTS (Dancing with the Stars) premiered last night with our very own Baltimore Ravens stud Jacoby Jones on the roster of dancers. After a grueling two hours of lackluster to decent performances by other celebrities, the man of the hour finally appeared on the dance-floor with his partner, Karina Smirnoff. Both took [...]

Could the defending Super Bowl champions open the 2013 season on the road?

2013-03-18T19:50:13Z

Since the 2004 season, the NFL has showcased the defending Super Bowl champion during a weeknight home opener. But that tradition is in jeopardy this season. Over the next three days at the NFL Annual Meetings in Phoenix, just when and where the Baltimore Ravens will kick off the 2013 season could be determined. The [...]

Ravens pursuing former Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil

2013-03-20T16:08:57Z

The Baltimore Ravens want to meet with former Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil following the league meetings this week, a league source told Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun. Though contract talks haven’t taken place between the two sides yet, according to Wilson, if Dumervil signs with the Ravens, he would make the transition [...]

Former Raven Stallworth injured in hot-air balloon crash

2013-03-16T23:04:55Z

Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth was hospitalized Saturday with serious burns after the hot-air balloon carrying him and two other passengers crashed into power lines, David Ovalle of The Miami Herald reports. The Associated Press reported that Stallworth, 32, and his girlfriend, Soleil Guerrero, 27, were transported to the Trauma Center at Kendall Regional Hospital, [...]

Ravens ink former Dallas Cowboys DE Marcus Spears to a two-year deal

2013-03-15T23:18:13Z

In an effort to continue beefing up their defensive line, the Baltimore Ravens have signed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears to a two-year, $3.55 million contract, as first reported by Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com. The Ravens made it a point emphasis earlier this week when the signed defensive end Chris Canty, a former [...]

Report: Ravens and James Harrison have mutual interest

2013-03-16T01:21:35Z

Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker and current free agent James Harrison, a key cog in the rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens over the last several years, is interested in crossing enemy lines. From the Ravens’ perspective, the feeling seems to be mutual. “I’ve talked to Ozzie and we’re going to talk again Saturday,” Bill Parise, [...]