Chris Johnson (football, cornerback)

Steelers cut James Harrison in salary cap move

2013-03-09 21:18:00

James Harrison's snarling tenacity made the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker one of the NFL's most intimidating players for nearly a decade. Big hits — some legal, some not so much — also turned the outspoken five-time Pro Bowler into focal...

Fourth-round pick B.W. Webb third rookie to sign with Cowboys

2013-05-15 02:14:03

Cornerback B.W. Webb's impressive first few days with the Dallas Cowboys continued on Tuesday. Not only was the fourth-round pick one of the standout performers on the first two days of rookie minicamp, but he also flew back to William & Mary to get his...

Even with McKinnie signing, Ravens still trending much younger

2013-05-03 04:16:00

The Ravens decision to re-sign Bryant McKinnie reverses an offseason trend that has seen the roster get younger at several key positions. Before agreeing to a two-year deal with the 33-year-old left tackle, the Ravens were without eight of their nine...

Mel Kiper Jr. gives Ravens' draft an A: 'Everything fell right'

2013-05-02 13:57:00

As far as ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. is concerned, the Ravens' draft was above reproach. The Ravens drafted 10 players, a rookie class headlined by a pair of All-American defensive players: first-round safety Matt Elam (Florida) and second-round...

A super-premature look at Ravens' 2014 draft needs

2013-04-29 13:11:00

Just two days ago, the Ravens wrapped another successful draft, selecting a 10-player class that is being hailed as one of the weekend’s best by many analysts. Next there are minicamps, offseason workouts and later a training camp to be conducted,...

Ravens draft preview: Defensive backs

2013-04-24 05:00:00

Today is the final day of The Sun's look at where the Ravens stand at each position, the likelihood that they will address that spot early in the draft and some of the prospects that they may consider. The first round of the draft is tomorrow and the...

Ravens will cut linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, source says

2013-04-03 17:45:00

Continuing to address the age and flexibility of their roster, the Ravens are planning to release reserve linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, a veteran known primarily for his work on special teams and his advocacy of same-sex marriage. The move is expected...

Will Jimmy Smith step up for the Ravens in 2013?

2013-03-29 11:13:00

Jimmy Smith has prototypical size for the cornerback position. He has the speed to bump receivers, then trail them down the sideline. He has confidence to burn, too, which is always a good thing to have at that position. In his first two seasons with...

Ravens news, notes and opinions on Orioles, Ed Reed, Bryant McKinnie and more

2013-03-22 07:36:00

As the Orioles and Ravens try to work out a scheduling conflict that has put in jeopardy the NFL’s hopes of opening up the regular season on Thursday, Sept. 5 at M&T Bank Stadium, the relationship between the two downtown neighbors has again come...

Ravens re-sign Ihedigbo and C.Johnson, officially cut ties with Pollard

2013-03-14 12:21:00

The Ravens made�a couple of moves with their secondary today,�officially announcing the�release of�safety Bernard Pollard while re-signing cornerback Chris Johnson and safety James�Ihedigbo. With Pollard�officially gone and�Ed Reed currently in...

Coffee Companion (1/30): your daily Super Bowl fix

2013-01-30 06:00:00

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday....

A story that needed to be told for Ravens CB Chris Johnson

2013-01-26 11:48:00

Tattoos adorn the torso and arms of Ravens reserve cornerback Chris Johnson, covering his body in a mosaic of smiling faces and names. It's Johnson's way of paying tribute to his family, of ensuring that those loved ones remain close to his heart. "This...

GS: 1 | GP: 5 | Snaps: 102 Season in review: Johnson was signed after injuries to cornerbacks Lardarius Webb and Jimmy Smith. But Cary Williams and Corey Graham helped the Ravens withstand those losses and Chykie Brown played well enough to elevate himself above Johnson for snaps.

2012-12-09 00:00:00

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Bears cornerback Charles Tillman strips the ball from Titans running back Chris Johnson.

2012-11-06 06:27:00

Cornerback Tim Jennings forces an incomplete pass against the Titans' Chris Johnson in the third quarter.

2012-11-04 00:00:00