Baltimore Ravens
Ray Rice - #27 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 8"/ 212 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/22/1987 |
| Birthplace | New Rochelle, NY |
| College | Rutgers |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 24th pick by Ravens |
Ravens pull away late, defeat Chiefs
Ravens rookie QB Tyrod Taylor, vying to be the top backup to starter Joe Flacco, led two fourth-quarter TD drives as Baltimore beat visiting Kansas City 31-13.
Ravens' O-line a work-in-progress
The Ravens' O-line, a weak link in 2010, is somewhat unsettled entering this season, with right tackle a potential trouble spot.
AFC North training-camp reports
With Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens gone, WR Jerome Simpson is the player to watch in Cincinnati, as PFW examines each of the AFC North teams during camps.
Ravens acquire WR Evans from Bills
WR Lee Evans is now a Baltimore Raven, following a trade Friday afternoon that sent a 2012 fourth-round pick back to the Bills.
Vick, new-look Eagles beat Ravens
Michael Vick threw for 74 yards and a touchdown pass in his only series and the new-look Eagles beat the Ravens 13-6 Thursday night.
Chiefs sign OT Gaither
The Chiefs landed PFW's best UFA still available, signing former Ravens OT Jared Gaither.
Ravens sign RB Williams
Former Dolphins RB Ricky Williams has signed with the Ravens, who were in need of a backup to Ray Rice because of free-agency losses.
WR Mason picks the Jets
Veteran WR Derrick Mason decided to sign with the Jets on Saturday. The 37-year-old had seven touchdowns last season.
Ravens FB Leach a specialist in physicality
In Pro Bowler Vonta Leach, the Ravens have added a fullback who has been compared to four-time Pro Bowler Lorenzo Neal.
Ravens' Rice fills up the stat sheet
Ravens RB Ray Rice's versatilty makes him a safe second-round pick, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Pollard signs two-year deal with Ravens
S Bernard Pollard signed a two-year contract with Baltimore on Thursday, it was announced by Ravens executive vice president/general manager Ozzie Newsome.
Rabach fails physical, can't sign with Ravens
C Casey Rabach, who had reportedly agreed to a contract with Baltimore, is back on the free-agent market after he failed a physical with the Ravens.
Birk out two weeks after knee surgery
PFW Ravens correspondent Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun reports that Ravens C Matt Birk will be sidelined for two weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
Report: QB Bulger decides to retire
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that QB Marc Bulger has decided to retire.
Ravens sign C Rabach to a two-year deal
The Ravens signed former Redskins C Casey Rabach to a two-year deal on Tuesday.
PLAYER NEWS
Rice finished with just five yards on three carries as the Ravens' rested players against the Bengals on Sunday.|||||||
Rice finished with 1,143 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the season.
Rice ran for 107 yards and caught six passes for 51 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens defeated the New York Giants 33-14 Sunday to end a three-game losing streak to secure their second straight division crown.|||||||
There was talk that Rice was not getting the ball enough but he did on this day.
Rice ran for a season-high 121 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-28 overtime loss at Washington.|||||||
It was a big day for Rice, who hadn't reached 100 yards rushing in his previous seven games. He gets the Denver Broncos next in Week 15.
While Baltimore prevailed 13-10 on Sunday night against rival Pittsburgh, Rice's rushing woes continued as he gained only 40 yards on 20 carries.|||||||
Rice has averaged 55.6 yards over the last five games but did tie a season high with 53 receiving yards against the Steelres. While his 40 receptions for 337 yards have helped owners, the fifth-year running back is on pace for 1,115 yards after gaining a career-high 1,364 in 2011.
Rice carried the ball 13 times for 35 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. He also made four catches for 33 yards against the Raiders.|||||||
It was the second game of the Ravens' last three in which they didn't lean heavily on Rice in the running game. Rice only received nine carries two games ago against Houston.