Derrick Mason

So is Derrick Mason in the NFL or not? Nobody knows. Derrick Mason made the highly unusual decision to announce his retirement to the website Jock Life, but now nobody is sure whether he's actually retiring or not. His team, the Baltimore Ravens, say they haven't been told of his retirement. From an article at USA Today : The Baltimore Ravens have refused to confirm a story at JockLife.com that receiver Derrick Mason has decided to retire. "For any player to retire, he has to send a letter to the NFL stating this," Ravens spokesman Kevin Byrne said in a statement. "Derrick Mason has ... Read Full Story

Ravens struggling placekicker Steven Hauschka has been cut, the team said Tuesday. The second-year player out of North Carolina State was 9-of-13 in field goal attempts, with three of his misses coming on a potential game-winner from 44 yards with time expiring against Minnesota in Week 6, a 38-yarder in a loss to Cincinnati in Week 9 and a 36-yard try in a Monday win over Cleveland. He also missed a point-after attempt against the Bengals. Baltimore General Manager Ozzie Newsome said a new kicker would be on board by Wednesday’s practice. Related posts: Ravens And LB Suggs Agree To Six-Year Deal Ravens Shutout ... Read Full Story

Ravens struggling placekicker Steven Hauschka has been cut, the team said Tuesday. The second-year player out of North Carolina State was 9-of-13 in field goal attempts, with three of his misses coming on a potential game-winner from 44 yards with time expiring against Minnesota in Week 6, a 38-yarder in a loss to Cincinnati in Week 9 and a 36-yard try in a Monday win over Cleveland. He also missed a point-after attempt against the Bengals. Baltimore General Manager Ozzie Newsome said a new kicker would be on board by Wednesday’s practice. Related posts: Ravens And LB Suggs Agree To Six-Year Deal Ravens Shutout ... Read Full Story

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Veteran wide receiver Derrick Mason has reversed his decision to retire and turned up at the Baltimore Ravens' training camp Saturday. "It was a tough decision, but I think it was a good decision for me to come back," Mason who had announced his retirement on July 13, told the Ravens' website (www.baltimoreravens.com). "I still have an intense fire inside me, and I want to play," the 12-year veteran added. "My family and I wanted to finish it out the right way. I felt like I had left something undone." Mason, 35, has caught 790 passes for 10,061 yards and 52 ... Read Full Story

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason has ended his retirement. He joined the team Saturday at training camp after the morning practice session, and expects to be back on the field Sunday morning. Mason announced his retirement on July 13, but acknowledged later he was having second thoughts. He called Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti on Saturday morning, expressing his decision to return. Mason is expected to send a letter to the NFL stating his intentions. The 35-year-old played a key role in helping Baltimore reach the AFC championship game last season. He started all 16 games and led the Ravens in receptions (80) and ... Read Full Story