Baltimore Ravens
Rolando McClain - #55 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 259 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/14/1989 |
| Birthplace | Decatur, AL |
| College | Alabama |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 1st round, 8th pick by Raiders |
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
McClain has signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
The 6-foot-4, 259-pound McClain spent three years with Oakland after being selected eighth overall in the 2010 NFL draft. In 41 career games, he has 274 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks and one interception. He has a chance to take over for Ray Lewis, who retired after 17 seasons.
The Oakland Raiders have waived McClain less than three years after drafting him eighth overall.|||||||
McClain is the third player drafted in the top 10 by late owner Al Davis to be let go so far this offseason by second-year general manager Reggie McKenzie. Defensive back Michael Huff (seventh pick in 2006) and receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (seventh pick in `09) were cut last month.
McClain is inactive for the Oakland Raiders in his first game back from a two-game suspension.|||||||
McClain returned this week from a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team after being demoted to second string but will miss the game.
Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen says he told McClain not to come to practice a day after being held out for team-related issues.|||||||
Allen would not address the reasons for his decision on Thursday other than to say there are "consequences to his actions." McClain did not report to the team facility Thursday. Allen says McClain is still on the team's roster but says a decision about his future will need to be made. McClain was the eighth overall pick in the 2010 draft. He has struggled so far in his career and has had his playing time sharply reduced in recent weeks.
McClain is not practicing again for the Oakland Raiders a day after being held out for an undisclosed team-related issue.|||||||
The Raiders say McClain is still on the team's roster Thursday despite being held out of practice for two days. Coach Dennis Allen is scheduled to address the media later in the day. McClain was the eighth overall pick in the 2010 draft. He has struggled so far in his career and has had his playing time sharply reduced in recent weeks.
