Gino Gradkowski

Mike Preston: So far, so good for Ravens with Bryant McKinnie

2013-05-16 09:18:00

So far, all is good as far as left offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie and the Ravens. The word from The Castle is that the often-troubled McKinnie has been attending conditioning sessions and working hard. His weight is down and reasonable, and the...

Ravens acquire center A.Q. Shipley in trade with Colts, says he's 'fired up'

2013-05-09 07:22:00

Looking to add some competition for Gino Gradkowski and more versatility along the offensive line, the Ravens agreed to send a conditional 2014 draft pick today to the Indianapolis Colts for center A.Q. Shipley, both teams announced. The trade�will...

Versatility could be key in Ravens' crowded offensive line picture

2013-05-10 13:05:00

Over the last couple of weeks, the Ravens have added and retained seven offensive linemen, further complicating what figures to be one of the more competitive -- if not interesting -- position battles in training camp. They drafted Wisconsin tackle Rick...

Here is the latest Maryland and Delaware news from The Associated Press

2013-05-09 12:28:02

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland House Republicans are calling for a wider investigation into corruption at correctional facilities. Gov. Martin O'Malley says additional steps are being taken to enhance security and address corruption. O'Malley says...

A.Q. Shipley adds to Ravens' competition at center

2013-05-09 09:36:00

The Ravens on Thursday morning added another young body to the competition to replace retired center Matt Birk, trading a conditional 2014 draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts for 26-year-old center A.Q. Shipley. Shipley will compete with second-year...

Gino Gradkowski remains frontrunner to start at center

2013-05-07 13:04:00

Although the Ravens drafted Colorado State-Pueblo center Ryan Jensen in the sixth round, Gino Gradkowski remains the frontrunner to�replace six-time Pro Bowl selection Matt Birk at center. The younger brother of�Pittsburgh Steelers�quarterback Bruce...

Let the Bryant McKinnie soap opera begin

2013-05-03 14:21:00

OK, so now that the Ravens have re-signed left offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie to a two-year contract, the real drama begins. We're starting the official McKinnie Watch here. When will he report to training camp? How much will he weigh? When will...

Ravens re-sign left tackle Bryant McKinnie to two-year, $7 million deal

2013-05-02 16:33:00

Bolstering perhaps the greatest remaining need on their roster, the Ravens have agreed with left tackle Bryant McKinnie to a two-year contract that carries a maximum value of $7 million. The deal includes an undisclosed signing bonus, incentive clauses...

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...

The Ravens are suddenly young on the offensive line

2013-04-30 09:34:00

Last summer, it looked as if the Ravens might enter the regular season with one of the oldest starting offensive lines in the NFL. Matt Birk, Bryant McKinnie and Bobbie Williams were all in their mid-thirties and expected to start. But as it turned out,...

Ravens again show confidence in drafting small-school players

2013-04-28 19:08:00

Growing up in the farming community of Fort Morgan, Colo., Ravens rookie offensive lineman Ryan Jensen would never have been mistaken for a future NFL draft pick. Although his older brother, Seth, had played defensive tackle at Nebraska, Jensen...

Ravens make offensive pick in fourth round, wrap up draft with defensive depth

2013-04-27 19:17:00

When the three-day NFL draft was finally nearing its end and the Ravens had made the last of their 10 selections, general manager Ozzie Newsome headed downstairs and ticked off all the things that the front office had just accomplished. They had...

at center, but bringing in a veteran interior lineman to provide depth and competition has been the Ravens' M.O.

2013-03-14 19:37:54

Justin Tucker is picked up by offensive lineman Gino Gradkowski after the Ravens won the Super Bowl.

2013-02-03 00:00:00

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, right, greets Ravens offensive lineman Gino Gradkowski before the AFC divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos.

2013-01-12 00:00:00