Chris McAlister

The Baltimore Ravens are best-known for their defense ... starting corner job with second-year player Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith was the Ravens' first-round draft pick in 2011 and made a pretty solid impact in his rookie season, notching 20 total tackles ...  

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Cary Williams, the last of the team's remaining restricted free agents, has signed his second-round franchise tender worth $1.972 million. The Ravens tweeted the Williams signing on Monday. Williams recently underwent ...  

How does Terrell Suggs' injury impact a competitive AFC North and the AFC title race as a whole? Our analysts debate. More ... The Ravens tweeted Williams signing on Monday. The five-year veteran started all 16 games for the Ravens last season where he ...  

The Baltimore Ravens and CB Lardarius Webb have reached an agreement in principle on a six-year contract, general manager/executive vice president Ozzie Newsome announced Thursday. Webb, who enters his fourth NFL season, became a restricted free agent ...  

Williams became a first-time starter last year, lining up opposite Lardarius Webb for all 16 games. He notched 78 tackles, 18 pass deflections and two forced fumbles. He was playing the final seven weeks of the regular season and playoffs in pain.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens have selected cornerback Asa Jackson in the fifth round of the NFL draft. The 5-foot-10, 191-pound Jackson was a four-year starter at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. He won’t be an immediate starter with the Ravens ...  

Division rivals analyzed: Smith, Bengals; Edwards, Steelers; CB Chris McAlister, Ravens. McAlister was an excellent starter by his second year on a Super-Bowl winning defense. The Bengals and Steelers whiffed badly. Browns’ pick analyzed: DE Courtney ...  

The Baltimore Ravens have selected cornerback Asa Jackson in the fifth round of the NFL draft. The 5-foot-10, 191-pound Jackson was a four-year starter at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. He won't be an immediate starter with the Ravens but has the ...  

Lardarius Webb just received a lucrative six-year contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens. Now he's out to prove the $50-million deal was a bargain. “There are plenty of things that I can do better,” Webb told The Baltimore Sun on Tuesday.  

On Thursday, the Baltimore Ravens dodged a bullet by signing star-cornerback Lardarius Webb to a six-year, $50 million deal that includes a $10 million signing bonus. Webb was a restricted free agent with a first-round tender, but that didn't stop rumors ...  

Last week on the heels of signing a massive $50-million new contract, Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb said that he wanted his career to end in the Hall of Fame. While he hasn't lost any of that moxie, Webb set the bar slightly lower Wednesday ...  

The Baltimore Ravens reached a six-year agreement with cornerback Lardarius Webb, the team announced Thursday. The Baltimore Ravens reached a six-year agreement with cornerback Lardarius Webb, the team announced Thursday. A league source told ESPN NFL ...  

Scratch cornerback Lardarius Webb off the Baltimore Ravens' to-do list. A deal reached Thursday locks the shutdown defender into a reported six-year, $50 million pact. The accord will become official when Webb passes a physical, the Baltimore Sun reported.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP)- The Baltimore Ravens strengthened their defense and special teams by agreeing Friday to a two-year deal with cornerback Corey Graham and a three-year contract with Brendon Ayanbadejo. The team also re-signed starting inside ...  

CBSSports.comNFL Notes: Ravens extend CB WebbComcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaHe had a career-high 68 tackles and 20 pass deflections and emerged as one of the NFL's top young cornerbacks (read full story). RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with linebacker Barrett Ruud, cornerback Roy Lewis and guard ...Ravens minus Rice a risky proposition in AFC NorthNFL NewsBaltimore Ravens Joe Flacco thinks he's the best quarterback...  

The Ravens have agreed to a six-year deal with CB Lardarius Webb, the club announced Thursday. PFW correspondent and Baltimore Sun writer Jeff Zrebiec first reported the news. Webb was a restricted free agent and received a first-round tender. Ravens GM ...  

The moves were made to bolster the team's depth chart at cornerback after Zack Bowman and Corey Graham left for the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens, respectively, in free agency. Hayden, a seven-year NFL veteran out of the University of Illinois who ...  

Ravens CB Cary Williams will not report for the beginning of offseason work Monday, a league source said Friday. Williams, who emerged as a starter in 2011, has yet to sign the restricted free-agent tender placed on him by the team, and he is ...  

However, the Falcons history with Montana players might make a difference ... Wes Bunting of the National Football Post compares him to Baltimore Ravens corner Jimmy Smith and has him as the No. 11 corner in the draft. He writes: A talented ...  

Ravens FS Ed Reed indicated in a Wednesday interview with 105.7 The Fan that he wants a new contract from Baltimore. "I got a lot on my mind I’ve been thinking about," said Reed, who's due a $7.2 million base salary in the last year of his deal.  

Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb agreed to terms on a five-year extension Thursday that includes a $10 million signing bonus and a $5 million option bonus. Webb, who was already signed for next year, is now locked in for the next six seasons.  

Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome has been extremely successful securing talent through the NFL draft over the past 16 years and one big reason is he rarely plays a pat hand. Baltimore has the 29th overall pick and seven subsequent selections in the 2012 draft, to be held April 26-28. Before the draft ends, there's a good chance Newsome will make a deal to move up in a round or to...  

Perhaps it's just me, but the "quarterback shocks the world by believing in himself" story is becoming my favorite NFL offseason tradition. I know for sure that I would not rank Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco in the top five of current NFL quarterbacks if I sat and...  

Free agent cornerback Domonique Foxworth was elected president of the NFL Players Association, a few days after DeMaurice Smith was again tabbed as executive director, the union announced. Foxworth, who was released by the Baltimore Ravens after the season, was elected Sunday at...  

According to a www.baltimoreravens.com report, the Baltimore Ravens' cheerleading team is gearing up for another great season of delighting fans in Baltimore, MD. "Ravens cheerleaders are a synchronized precision oriented cheer dance squad," the report says.  

WR Jacoby Jones’ skill set fits the Ravens in multiple ways. Given his good speed, he could be an asset to a passing game that likes to stretch the field. Jones is unlikely to be one of the two primary wideouts in Baltimore, but he’s the most proven of the options behind Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin. With Jones in the mix, Boldin, who has lost a step, could see more time in the slot, one rival evaluator suggested to PFW.  

Now that the 2012 NFL draft is in the can, it's time to take the Shutdown 50 scouting format forward and get a closer look at some of the surprising and fascinating selections from this year's draft -- the guys we missed in the original 50, but who could be impact players now or down the road. Our next entry: Delaware guard Gino Gradkowski, selected with the third pick of the fourth round (98th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens. Overview...  

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a two year contract worth $7 million with free agent wide receiver Jacoby Jones earlier this week. The 27 year old Jones comes to Baltimore after playing five seasons with the Houston Texans. At 6'2' and 212 lbs. Jones brings size and versatility to Charm City. Jones is expected to be the Ravens' third receiver and could also return kicks and punts.  

(Reuters) - Terrell Suggs will need surgery to repair a partial tear of his Achilles but expects to return midway through the 2012 National Football League (NFL) season, the reigning defensive player of the year said on Thursday. The 29-year-old Baltimore Ravens linebacker, who suffered the injury during a conditioning test, will have the surgery next week and anticipates returning to his team's lineup in about four to six months. "Absolutely...  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) If the Baltimore Ravens defense is to maintain its unwavering standard of excellence in 2012, the unit must mesh with a new coordinator and operate without several key components - most notably injured All-Pro linebacker Terrell Suggs.  

The start of the 2012 NFL draft is less than a week away. The Baltimore Ravens, who came within a Lee Evans dropped pass of the AFC Championship, have suffered the loss of several key free agents this offseason. Baltimore is historically one of the league's best drafting teams. Let's take a look at the Ravens' top five positions of need to address in the upcoming draft.  

The Ravens added to their QB depth before the draft, signing ex-Colt Curtis Painter, who started eight games a season ago for Indianapolis. Painter will work again with Jim Caldwell, now the Ravens’ QB coach after three seasons as Indianapolis’ head coach. The Ravens carried only starter Joe Flacco and reserve Tyrod Taylor at quarterback during the 2011 regular season. Whether Painter, who now gives Baltimore three quarterbacks on the roster...  

Ball So Hard University won't have its most famous alum on the field this season. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs tore his Achilles tendon while training in Arizona and is expected to miss the entire 2012 season. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year suffered the injury one week after the Ravens took Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw in the NFL draft. [ Jason Cole: Dolphins, Steelers score high AFC draft grades | NFC...  

Lardarius Webb, Ravens CB, joined The Scott Garceau Show and talked about signing his new deal and how he wants to be known as the best CB in the league.  

He played in just two games for the Ravens the past two seasons after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a non-contact drill on the first day of training camp in 2010 ... former NFL center Kevin Mawae.  

The Baltimore Ravens signed cornerback Lardarius Webb to a six-year deal, the team announced Thursday. In his fourth NFL season, Webb became a restricted free agent after the 2011 season in which he led the Ravens with five interceptions.  

The Baltimore Ravens' front office has drawn praise around the NFL for its many draft successes. Of course, the Ravens have also had their share of busts. The discussion of all-time Ravens' busts begins with Kyle Boller.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome has been extremely successful securing talent through the NFL draft over the past 16 years and one big reason is he rarely plays a pat hand.  

The Ravens have added to their receiving corps, agreeing to a contract with WR Jacoby Jones. According to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County (Md.) Times, the deal is for two years and worth $7 million.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will have surgery for a partially torn Achilles tendon, an injury he insists will not keep him sidelined for the entire 2012 season.  

Terrell Suggs, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, remains confident that he'll terrorize opposing quarterbacks this season following surgery on a partial tear of his Achilles tendon.  

The Ravens have agreed to a six-year deal with CB Lardarius Webb, the club announced Thursday. PFW correspondent and Baltimore Sun writer Jeff Zrebiec first reported the news.  

Baltimore Ravens star free safety Ed Reed indicated once again that he's not completely committed to playing football, a recurring theme for the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have selected cornerback Asa Jackson in the fifth round of the NFL draft.  

The Baltimore Ravens have selected cornerback Asa Jackson in the fifth round of the NFL draft.  

Alabama OLB Courtney Upshaw did not fall into Round Two by accident. First, the negatives on Upshaw, from PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki’s 2012 Draft Preview writeup:  

Looking for more pass-rush help following the injury to OLB Terrell Suggs, the Ravens have signed DT Ryan McBean. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.  

The Baltimore Ravens signed cornerback Lardarius Webb to a six-year contract on Thursday.Click to Continue »  

The Baltimore Ravens signed cornerback Lardarius Webb to a six-year contract on Thursday.  

The Ravens and Eagles may be able to recoup some salary from players injured this offseason in non-football activities, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.  

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs likely will miss the 2012 season with a torn Achilles tendon, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.  

Wide receiver Jacoby Jones signed a two-year deal with the Ravens, who also announced safety Bernard Pollard has agreed to a three-year extension.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Former Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones has agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens on a two-year contract.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have selected Miami wide receiver Tommy Streeter with the 198th overall pick in the NFL draft.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have selected Temple running back Bernard Pierce with the 84th overall pick in the NFL draft.  

The Colts signed former Ravens DT Brandon McKinney on Wednesday to a two-year contract, according to Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have selected Georgia defensive tackle DeAngelo Tyson the seventh round of the NFL draft.  

The Baltimore Ravens have selected South Carolina State free safety Christian Thompson with the 130th overall pick in the NFL draft.  

The Ravens agreed to terms with second-round OLB Courtney Upshaw, according to PFW correspondent Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun.  

The Ravens have signed SS Bernard Pollard to a three-year contract extension, the Carroll County (Md.) Times reported Tuesday.  

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have signed their entire rookie draft class, including top pick Courtney Upshaw.  

Count Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard among those who believe the NFL is taking things too far in terms...  

The Baltimore Ravens accomplished one of their free agent goals this off-season when they agreed Thursday to a...  

The Ravens brought back DT Ma’ake Kemoeatu, who originally signed with Baltimore as an undrafted rookie in 2002.  

Earlier in the off-season, Joe Flacco's agent Joe Linta said he believed the Baltimore Ravens quarterback...  

The Ravens filled out their quarterback depth chart, signing Curtis Painter to a one-year deal Thursday.  

The Baltimore Ravens have signed nose tackle Ryan McBean, adding depth to their defensive line.  

Update: Pierce has agreed to terms with the Ravens, the Baltimore Sun reports.  

Ravens receiver doing research on the matter.  

From production to scheme, this is a big loss in Baltimore.  

Will Baltimore target defensive talent early?  

The Ravens and nose tackle Ma'ake Kemoeatu agreed to a one-year deal.