The Purple Chaos

Ravens promote DeCosta to assistant GM

2012-05-17T21:19:59Z

The Baltimore Ravens promoted director of player personnel, Eric DeCosta, to assistant general manager, another move that points toward DeCosta becoming the heir apparent to Ozzie Newsome, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. The Ravens gave DeCosta a raise last year when he became one of the most sought-after general manager candidates in the league. [...]

A look into Ravens inking all 8 draft picks

2012-05-16T06:50:01Z

The Baltimore Ravens’ rookie camp started last Friday, with all eight rookies now under contract. Baltimore signed their top pick, linebacker Courtney Upshaw, to a four-year contract worth almost $5.3 million. During Upshaw’s last season with Alabama, he recorded 9.5 sacks and 51 tackles. Look for him to be an immediate starter in the Ravens [...]

Jonathan Ogden chosen for the College Football Hall of Fame

2012-05-16T00:41:36Z

Former Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden is considered by many to be one of the frontrunners for the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. But before we get ahead of ourselves, the former UCLA Bruins standout learned he’s been inducted into another Hall of Fame. Ogden, a four-year starter and one of the [...]

Cundiff could be challenged in training camp

2012-05-15T15:53:25Z

At Ravens rookie camp last Friday, undrafted free agent kicker, Justin Tucker, nailed a 55-yard field goal, which left a good impression on head coach John Harbaugh, according to Aaron Wilson of The Carroll County Times. Tucker, the former University of Texas standout, is expected to remain with the Ravens and compete with nine-year veteran [...]

Flacco finally earning some respect from his peers

2012-05-14T16:35:26Z

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco raised eyebrows last month when he proclaimed himself the NFL’s best quarterback. However, last Wednesday night, we learned that many of Flacco’s peers think pretty highly of him. Flacco, 27, was ranked as No. 74 on the the NFL Network’s annual top 100 players list, as voted on by the [...]

Ed Reed takes his talents to the baseball diamond

2012-05-12T21:37:06Z

Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed is regarded as one of the best athletes in the NFL and on Friday he showed off his athletic ability on the baseball diamond. Before Friday night’s Baltimore Orioles-Tampa Bay Rays game at Camden Yards, Reed stopped by to shag some flyballs and take batting practice with the team. Seen [...]

Derrick Mason wants to retire as a Raven

2012-05-12T17:54:08Z

Wide receiver Derrick Mason played the majority of his career for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Oilers in 1997 and played in a Super Bowl with the Titans. But after playing six seasons in the Charm City for the Ravens (2005-2010), Mason views himself as a Raven deep down. Mason, 38, the [...]

Ravens sign top pick Courtney Upshaw

2012-05-10T22:48:53Z

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms on a four-year contract with their top pick in the 2012 draft, University of Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw, according to John Eisenberg of CSNBaltimore.com. Upshaw’s deal is worth $5.29 million, which includes a $2.92 million signing bonus under the NFL slotting system, according to Aaron Wilson of The Carroll [...]

Yanda restructures $32 million deal, helps Ravens add two players

2012-05-10T18:43:58Z

Just one year after right guard Marshal Yanda signed a five-year, $32 million contract ($3.8 million signing bonus) to remain with the Baltimore Ravens, the team and Yanda restructured his deal, according to Aaron Wilson of The Carroll County Times. Yanda, 27, will have his salary-cap figure reduced for this season by $2.8 million, according [...]

Terrell Suggs’ Achilles tendon only partially torn

2012-05-10T16:18:18Z

For Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs, there’s hope for a return in 2012. Suggs, 29, only partially tore his Achilles tendon, a prognosis confirmed during his successful surgery to repair the damage on Tuesday, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. That being said, Suggs could make a return in four to six months instead [...]