Rolando McClain Rumors & News

Rolando McClain's legal troubles have led him to become one of the league's most intriguing and polarizing players. On Wednesday, Ravens Nation was hit with yet another curveball on the McClain front when general manager Ozzie Newsome announced that the 23 year-old linebacker had decided to hang up the cleats and retire from the NFL. Fans and and analysts can only speculate as to what the reasons behind such a bizarre decision could be, but McClain himself released a statement about the decision on Thursday. "Clearly my decision to retire has raised some questions. Quite simply, I lo...

- Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young has been arrested not once, not twice, but thrice in the past week. - Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is being sued for an alleged assault. - Newly-signed Baltimore Ravens linebacker Rolando McClain is retiring from the NFL in order to get his life together after his latest profanity-laced arrest. - And so on and so on... Yes, it's nearly summertime in the NFL and already police blotters around the country are filling up with accounts of NFL players behaving badly. Check out last year's list of arrests and this one from th...

Recently retired MLB, Rolando McClain gave a release on what the reasoning was for his retirement. "Clearly, my decision to retire has raised some questions," McClain said in the statement. "Quite simply, I love football, but I have decided at this time it is in my best interest to focus on getting my personal life together. Beyond that, I'm not sure what the future holds for me, including football. This was entirely my decision and the Ravens have been very supportive during this process. I am very grateful for the opportunity they gave me and wish them the best of luck in the ...

Linebacker Rolando McClain was thought to be a smart acquisition by the Baltimore Ravens this offseason. Down a legend at inside linebacker, they were looking to establish depth, but likely, more than anything, have a veteran to pace a rookie. Polamalu's presence is needed at OTAs Leadership will again be essential for the Steelers as the offseason program continues with OTAs. So they signed McClain. Now, facing a possible suspension, McClain has announced his retirement from the NFL. "Rolando let me know that he plans to retire from the NFL," Ravens general manager Ozzie Newso...

If the Baltimore Ravens had known that recently signed middle linebacker Rolando McClain was going to retire before ever even strapping on the pads for the purple and black, would they have made a run at inside linebacker Karlos Dansby? Does the team still need depth at the position? If so, has the time passed for them to sign anyone of value? Heading into training camp the Ravens obviously had many questions surrounding the inside linebacker positions but does McClain's retirement make things clearer or more complicated for the team? Although McClain himself was a question mark, at le...

FILE- In this May 22, 2012, file photo, then Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain stretches during NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL. The 23-year-old McClain played three seasons with the Raiders before signing a one-year contract with Baltimore as a free agent on April 12. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

FILE- In this May 22, 2012, file photo, then Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain stretches during NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL. The 23-year-old McClain played three seasons with the Raiders before signing a one-year contract with Baltimore as a free agent on April 12. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

FILE - This is a 2012 file photo showing then Oakland Raiders football player Rolando McClain. Baltimore Ravens linebacker McClain is facing new charges in his north Alabama hometown. Decatur police say the 23-year-old McClain is charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after a disturbance at a park Sunday, April 21, 2013. McClain is now with the Ravens after being released by the Raiders. (AP Photo/File)