The Other 31: Ravens begin retooling process after post-Super Bowl losses

Redskins Insider | Washington Post — Baltimore Ravens Last Season’s Record: 10-6 Key players released: G Bobbie Williams, S Bernard Pollard, LB Brendon Ayanbadejo Retired: LB Ray Lewis, C Matt Birk Key free agents lost: LB Paul Kruger, LB Dannell Ellerbe, CB Cary Williams, S Ed … Continue reading →

Washington Redskins May 13, 2013

Matt Elam's path to the NFL is marked by tragedy, perseverance

Baltimore Sun — Long before Isaiah 54:17 became a rallying cry during the Ravens' Super Bowl run and a fixture in Ray Lewis' speeches, an angry and withdrawn young boy heard the words and decided to put them over his bedroom door.

Baltimore Ravens April 26, 2013

Ravens Coach John Harbaugh reflects on life after Ray Lewis

Times-Picayune — Ravens coach anticipates success after Super Bowl XLVII even without Lewis

New Orleans Saints March 19, 2013

Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco celebrate Super Bowl DVD release at Chazz

Baltimore Sun — After the Ravens celebrated the release of their Super Bowl DVD Monday, not everyone was ready to go home.

Baltimore Ravens March 12, 2013

Ray Lewis: "Life is good" so far in retirement - Ravens Buzz

MASN Sports — The weird moment of Monday night's gathering at The Lyric came when Ray Lewis walked in no longer a Raven. The former Baltimore linebacker was in attendance for the premiere of the Super Bowl season DVD, and seemed pretty happy...

Baltimore Ravens March 12, 2013

Newly retired, former Ravens LB Ray Lewis still soaking up the moment

Baltimore Sun — Wearing a black fedora and a dark checkered blazer and with his daughter at his side, Ray Lewis attended the premiere screening of the DVD that chronicles the Ravens’ Super Bowl winning season last night at the Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric.

Baltimore Ravens March 12, 2013

Ravens dress up, show off at DVD premiere

Baltimore Sun — Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco, Jacoby Jones among players at NFL Films screeningOn Monday night, Baltimore did the traditional red carpet one better, with a purple carpet laid out at the Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric for the VIP premiere screening of the official NFL "Super Bowl XLVII Champions: 2012 Baltimore Ravens" DVD.

Baltimore Ravens March 11, 2013

Ravens would not have won Super Bowl without Ray Lewis' retirement, Terrell Suggs says

Baltimore Sun — Outside linebacker said Friday night that inside linebacker's announcement fueled team's run to second Super Bowl victory in 12 yearsMany factors played into the Ravens’ run to Super Bowl XLVII, including quarterback Joe Flacco’s inspired play, wide receiver-return specialist Jacoby Jones’ contributions and the revamped offensive line’s performances.

Baltimore Ravens February 9, 2013

Ravens, fans delight in celebration of Super Bowl victory - Ravens Buzz

MASN Sports — Ray Lewis cradled the Lombardi Trophy like a precious newborn, his eyes wide at an incredulous sight as he walked through a haze of smoke, beneath fierce, red eyes and through the end zone tunnel. He briefly handed off the...

Baltimore Ravens February 5, 2013

Preston: Watching Ray Lewis win a second Super Bowl was 'cool'

Baltimore Sun — After every playoff loss during his 17-year career, I always watched Ravens Pro Bowl linebacker Ray Lewis run straight from the field to the locker room. You always felt bad for him because during that time you wondered how many rings Lewis would have won if the Ravens ever had a good quarterback and a legitimate, balanced offense.

Baltimore Ravens February 4, 2013

Ray and Mary J highlight Ravens' Super Bowl postgame party

Baltimore Sun — Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti doesn’t go half-stepping when he puts on a party. The Ravens' postgame celebration for friends and family featured a live performance by Mary J. Blige, who invited Ray Lewis up to the stage to teach her his famous “squirrel dance.”

Baltimore Ravens February 4, 2013

Cleveland Browns and NFL A.M. Links: Jim Brown says Browns fans should move on; Ray Lewis struggles but finishes with Super Bowl victory

Plain Dealer — Will Cleveland Browns fans ever get over the move? Should they?

Cleveland Browns February 4, 2013

Lewis' career ends with big defensive stop

Sacramento Bee — NEW ORLEANS – Ray Lewis said his favorite moments were some of the last of his career. Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, middle, celebrates the Super Bowl win with defensive tackle Bryan Hall (95). Lewis made seven solo and assisted tackles.

San Francisco 49ers February 4, 2013

Ray Lewis' Super Bowl finish the "ultimate cake" - Ravens Buzz

MASN Sports — NEW ORLEANS - Ray Lewis came back for one last ride and now he goes out a champion. On Jan. 2, the Ravens' longtime middle linebacker and emotional leader announced that whenever the team's postseason run ended, so would his...

Baltimore Ravens February 3, 2013

49ers' thrilling year to the bitter end

San Francisco Chronicle — 49ers' thrilling year to the bitter end The great defender at the end of his career, Ray Lewis of the Ravens, will be retiring with another Super Bowl trophy. The margin between the Ravens and 49ers was just three points, and - as many fans of the latter will argue to their graves - a non-call on a fourth-down pass to wideout Michael Crabtree.

San Francisco 49ers February 3, 2013