Robert Mathis

Dwight Freeney signs two-year deal with the Chargers

2013-05-18 11:10:00

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Chargers agreed to a two-year deal Saturday with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. The deal to bring Freeney to the Chargers came four days after outside linebacker Melvin Ingram tore...

NFL draft is a real passing game for quarterbacks

2013-04-27 19:01:00

NEW YORK — Say this for the 2013 quarterback class: They've learned how to slide. Four of them were selected in the fourth round Saturday, two of whom — USC's Matt Barkley and Syracuse's Ryan Nassib — were widely believed to be first-...

NFL beat writers make picks for 2013 mock draft

2013-04-20 14:05:00

Few people know the 32 NFL teams better than the writers who cover those teams on a day-to-day basis. Those beat writers made the selections for this mock draft, choosing the players as if Thursday night were to unfold this way: 1. KANSAS CITY (Adam...

Terrell Suggs ranked 56th on NFL Network's top 100 players list

2013-05-23 17:26:00

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs endured an injury-plagued season, battling through a partially torn right Achilles tendon that required surgery and a torn right biceps. It didn't stop�the five-time Pro Bowl selection�from being ranked 56th...

Ravens linebacker Adrian Hamilton hopes to earn increased role

2013-05-14 04:17:00

It was a quiet rookie season for Ravens outside linebacker Adrian Hamilton. Instead of reprising his role as a star pass rusher from his college days, Hamilton was active for two games as he spent the year familiarizing himself with how to perform on...

So far, so good for top pick Werner

2013-05-11 02:54:03

It's the height of folly to make definitive judgments on football players wearing shorts and helmets in non-contact drills. But there is plenty to be learned from this weekend's three-day rookie mini-camp, and first-round pick Bjoern Werner made a...

Varsity scores: May 7

2013-05-07 20:05:00

Boys volleyball � Bishop Moore 3, Lake Mary 0 Buzz: Christian Malias recorded 13 kills for Bishop Moore in a 25-11, 25-10, 25-14 sweep. Josh Goergen added 5 kills for the Hornets (23-2). Lake Mary is 23-2. � � Lyman 3, Olympia 0 Buzz:...

Michael Oher will still be under siege at right tackle

2013-05-06 14:37:00

Even if Bryant McKinnie does not prove to be an upgrade over Michael Oher, his return to the Ravens and the left tackle position should at least strengthen the Ravens at left guard and right tackle, where Oher will likely play. Make no mistake, though,...

Madden, Mathis among Werner's influences

2013-04-27 02:54:03

Bjoern Werner has been collecting nicknames for years. Think of a play on his unusual first name, and he's heard it. Bjoern to be Wild. Bjoern Free. Bjoern to Rush. Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee, one of the German native's new teammates,...

AFC Draft Preview: Team-By-Team Breakdown

2013-04-25 08:04:00

� The draft will be held today (Round 1), Friday (Rounds 2-3) and Saturday (Rounds 4-7) in New York. Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines AFC team needs by division: EAST The Buffalo Bills are once again in search of a quarterback, and...

Colts could land Pro Bowl player at No. 24

2013-04-25 10:24:02

Suspense has been knocked down a notch or 24 for the Indianapolis Colts as they take to the NFL Draft. Last year's draft was assembling a stockpile of talent, starting with top pick Andrew Luck. This year, they're adding accessories. That's not to say...

NFL draft preview: Defensive ends

2013-04-17 00:00:00

NFL quarterbacks won't like this class of pass rushers, but NFL general managers will like it very much. It's a strong group, both in terms of high-end talent and in terms of depth. As many as 10 defensive ends could be taken in the first two rounds. 1....

As the MT Bank Stadium crowd still buzzed Sunday after the return of Ray Lewis, the 6-foot-8 offensive tackle nearly snuck out on the field without being noticed.

2013-01-06 00:00:00

Freeney and Mathis haven't had their typical outstanding years because of injuries, but they have started playing well in recent weeks. Oher and Osemele have struggled against speedy pass rushers. If the Ravens get behind, Oher and Osemele might get into big trouble. Edge: Colts

2013-01-05 10:02:57

. The Ravens already have advance scouting reports to get ready for any of the opponents they might face in the postseason. Whether it's the Colts or the Bengals that the Ravens face in the first round, they'll have a lot of knowledge about either opponent.

2012-12-23 00:00:00