Baltimore Ravens
Marcus Spears - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 315 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/08/1983 |
| Birthplace | Baton Rouge, LA |
| College | LSU |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 1st round, 20th pick by Cowboys |
Report: Ravens WR Stallworth could return this week
Ravens WR Donte' Stallworth could see the field in Week Nine for the first time since Dec. of 2008.
Ravens' pass defense falters after strong start
A Ravens pass defense that allowed only 119.0 net passing yards per contest in its first four games, allowed an average of 316.0 net passing yards in the team's final three games before the bye.
Mason has surgery on pinkie, will be ready for next game
Ravens WR Derrick Mason had surgery on his broken right pinkie on Monday. He said on Fox 1370 Sports Radio in Baltimore that he will be ready for the Ravens' next game against the Dolphins in Week Nine.
Cundiff hits game-winner in OT as Ravens fend off Bills
Billy Cundiff kicked a 38-yard field goal with 10:57 left in overtime after Ray Lewis stripped the ball from tight end Shawn Nelson, and the Baltimore Ravens squeezed past the winless Buffalo Bills 37-34 Sunday.
Reed, Ayanbadejo activated from Ravens' PUP list
The Ravens have activated FS Ed Reed and LB Brendon Ayanbadejo from the PUP list, making them eligible to play in Week Seven vs. the Bills.
Reports: Ravens will place OT Gaither on I.R.
The Ravens will reportedly place OT Jared Gaither (back) on season-ending injured reserve. He has missed all of the preseason and regular season.
Will NFL's hitting video scare players straight?
In the NFL's new getting-tough-on-headhunters video campaign, league football operations head Ray Anderson dictates the difference between clean and dirty. Warning: The distinction is slight.
McGahee looks to still have role with Ravens
Ravens RB Willis McGahee didn't play a single offensive snap in Week Six, but it appears his total lack of work vs. the Patriots is not a sign of things to come.
Scout's Notebook: Ravens OLG Ben Grubbs
Nolan Nawrocki analyzes Ravens OLG Ben Grubbs from a scout's perspective, detailing his positives and negatives.
Ravens, Brady trade trash talk following game
Following the Patriots' 23-20 OT win over the Ravens, a pair of Baltimore defenders said they wanted to face New England again. Tom Brady responded with some jabs of his own on Monday.
Patriots rally to beat Ravens in overtime
Stephen Gostkowski's 35-yard field goal with 1:56 left in overtime gave the Patriots their eighth straight win after a bye week, with a 23-20 victory over the Ravens.
Patriots-Ravens prediction
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain expects a close game in Foxborough but believes the Ravens have too many weapons on both sides of the ball and will come out with the victory.
Gaither's window to play in 2010 may be closing
Ravens ORT Jared Gaither hasn't played all season because of a back injury, and the clock is ticking on whether he'll suit up for Baltimore this year.
Patriots-Ravens matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a key matchup to watch in the Week Six game between the Patriots and Ravens.
Patriots-Ravens matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to keep an eye on in the Week Six game between the Patriots and Ravens:
PLAYER NEWS
Spears has agreed to a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
Although the Super Bowl champions have lost several key players during free agency, they've enhanced their defensive line by signing Chris Canty and Spears, who has 89 starts over his NFL career.
The Dallas Cowboys have placed Spears on injured reserve, ending his season.|||||||
Spears injured his calf Sunday in the third quarter against Green Bay. The sixth-year veteran out of LSU had 24 tackles this season, including one for a loss.
Spears will miss the rest of training camp and possibly the start of the regular season with a sprained left knee.|||||||
Spears is expected to be out four to six weeks after getting hurt late in Thursday's second practice. Since the slight ligament tear won't require surgery, there is a chance Spears could be back for the Sept. 12 season opener at Washington.
Spears has signed his tender to remain with Dallas for another season.|||||||
Spears was one of the Cowboys' two first-round draft picks in 2005, the 20th overall. He started in 15 of 16 2009 games and made 50 tackles with 2 1/2 and 16 quarterback pressures.
Spears tore cartilage in his right knee in the first workout of training camp Saturday and will have arthroscopic surgery Sunday that will keep him out up to three weeks.|||||||
Spears, a first-round pick before last season, had the start of his career slowed by injuries to the same knee, right ankle and right calf during his first training camp. He still managed to break into the starting lineup midway the season, and is expected to hold down the left end of Dallas' 3-4 front again this season.
