Franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson is staying with the Baltimore Ravens on a five-year contract, agreeing to terms Thursday, April 27, mere hours before the start of the NFL draft. Financial terms were not yet released, but NFL Network reported the deal was worth $260 million. The average annual value of $52 million would make Jackson…

Quarterback Lamar Jackson received the non-exclusive franchise tag from the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday. Jackson and the Ravens failed in a last-ditch effort to reach a long-term contract agreement as the deadline for using the franchise designation arrived at 4 p.m. ET. The non-exclusive tag brings multiple variables into play for either side. If Jackson,…

NEW ORLEANS—Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 27–13 on Monday night, Nov. 7. Lamar Jackson passed for a touchdown and frustrated New Orleans (3-6) with his mobility, rushing for 82…

Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman Tony Siragusa, who played 12 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens, has died at age 55. Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed Siragusa’s death over social media. Pro Football Network reported that Siragusa, who was affectionately known as “Goose” during his playing career, died in his sleep. “I’m heart broken…

The Los Angeles Rams (12–4) overcame turnovers Sunday, for a come from behind win, 20–19, at the Baltimore Ravens (8–8); taking first place in the NFC West Division with one game remaining in the regular season. Rams Cooper Kupp continues his historic season, breaking the franchise record for receiving yards in a season with 1,829,…

Lamar Jackson passed for one touchdown and the Baltimore Ravens overcame his career-worst four interceptions to post a 16–10 home win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night. Mark Andrews caught a touchdown pass as Baltimore (8–3) maintained a one-game lead over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North. Justin Tucker kicked three field goals…

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.— Tua Tagovailoa walked off the field, game ball in his injured left hand, and waved his arms to acknowledge the cheers. “Tua!” “Tua!” “Tua!” And then he stopped before entering the tunnel to take a bow, a rare moment of celebration for the Miami Dolphins this season. Xavien Howard forced a fumble and returned…

BALTIMORE—Justin Tucker’s job was much easier for this game-winning kick. No need to set an NFL record—although he still felt the usual nerves with victory on the line. “Every single time, it doesn’t matter if it’s a PAT in the first quarter or the game-winning field goal, whether it’s a 36-yarder or a 66-yarder, it’s…

Louisville, Ky.—The University of Louisville surprised Lamar Jackson with a video announcement that Jackson’s No. 8 jersey will be retired at a halftime ceremony during the game against Syracuse on Nov.13. In 2016, Jackson became the youngest ever to win the prestigious Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding collegiate football player; it was a first for…

BALTIMORE, Maryland—From a deficit of 19 points late in the third quarter, Lamar Jackson brought the Baltimore Ravens to a comeback overtime victory, 31–25, over the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 11. It was another Monday Night Football instant classic with career-high performances. Jackson had a career-high 442 yards passing on 37 of 43 attempts. He…