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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday,. Armed with a new contract after being traded from Jacksonville to Baltimore, five-time Pro Bowl defensive end hopes to be a difference-maker in the Ravens' bid to reach the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Ravens DE Campbell took unusual path after trade from Jags

By David Ginsburg Mar. 26, 2020 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker LaRoy Reynolds lines up during an NFL preseason football game between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers, in Denver. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a contract with free-agent linebacker LaRoy Reynolds, who played in 15 games with Cincinnati in 2019. The 29-year-old Reynolds has played with five NFL teams, including the 2016-17 seasons with the Falcons, in seven NFL seasons. He is expected to add depth and contribute on special teams. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Falcons agree to deal with former Bengals LB LaRoy Reynolds

Mar. 24, 2020 09:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Los Angeles. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, one day after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the agreement on Friday, March 20, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to deals with Treadwell, McCray

By Charles Odum Mar. 23, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II carries against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams have released running back Todd Gurley, their superstar running back with a massive contract and a troubling injury history. The Rams made the move Thursday, March 19, 2020 several minutes before roughly $10 million in the three-time Pro Bowl selection's contract became fully guaranteed. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to 1-year deal with Todd Gurley

By Charles Odum Mar. 20, 2020 09:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Indianapolis Colts and longtime Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Philip Rivers have worked out a one-year contract. That’s according to a person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be officially announced until Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Key additions and subtractions for AFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 19, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

AFC defensive end Calais Campbell, of the Jacksonville Jaguars, (93) and quarterback Lamar Jackson, of the Baltimore Ravens, celebrate at the end of the NFL Pro Bowl football game against the NFC, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. The AFC defeated the NFC 38-33.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
It's official: Five-time Pro Bowler Campbell to join Ravens

By David Ginsburg Mar. 19, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars' Calais Campbell raises the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy before the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade a fifth-round draft pick in the upcoming draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars for veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Ravens GM DeCosta bolsters defense, enhances draft

By David Ginsburg Mar. 18, 2020 05:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst talks with reporters following an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Atlanta Falcons are expected to announce a trade with Baltimore for tight end Hayden Hurst. The Falcons, who are cutting running back Devonta Freeman and cornerback Desmond Trufant, among others, in cost-cutting moves, are hoping Hurst will replace Austin Hooper, who signed with Cleveland as a free agent. (AP Photo/John Munson, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to deal with OLB Dante Fowler

By Charles Odum Mar. 18, 2020 04:59 PM EDT

Falcons must find way to bolster pass rush in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:01 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Vic Beasley Jr., TE Austin Hooper, OLB DeVondre Campbell, SS Kemal Ishmael, DT Jack...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. The Browns opened a unique free agency period by placing a second-round tender on running back Kareem Hunt, who played eight games last season after returning from an NFL suspension. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL bars player and team personnel travel in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) celebrates after making an interception during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons will dramatically boost their financial flexibility by releasing three high-priced veterans _ running back Devonta Freeman, cornerback Desmond Trufant and offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo. The Falcons announced the Sambrailo move on Monday, March 16, 2020. The team is finalizing the moves with Freeman and Trufant, former Pro Bowl players who had been considered foundation players for the franchise. (AP Photo/Michael Zarrilli, Fle))
Falcons cut veterans Freeman, Trufant to clear cap space

By Charles Odum Mar. 16, 2020 02:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans' quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed on a contract with free agent Mariota to provide an experienced backup behind starter Derek Carr. A person familiar with the deal said Monday, March 16, 2020, the Raiders reached the deal with the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: 49ers safety Jimmie Ward gets 3-yr deal to stay

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game with 28-12 win

By Barry Wilner Jan. 11, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens fans speak ahead of the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens 1/11/2020

Jan. 11, 2020 05:10 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates a 12-yard touchdown pass to running back Mark Ingram during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
His flu fled, Ravens' Lamar Jackson 100 percent at practice

By David Ginsburg Jan. 03, 2020 03:36 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III works out prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:05 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. On the run, Jackson broke the single season record for most rush yards by a quarterback in NFL history. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Column: Lamar Jackson finishes off an ugly stereotype

By Paul Newberry Dec. 13, 2019 03:59 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) heads to the locker room after stopping to sign autographs for fans following a 24-17 win over the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Ravens' Jackson shrugs off leg injury, keeps focus on wins

By David Ginsburg Dec. 10, 2019 06:50 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) celebrates a touchdown behind New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Minshew, Trubisky

By Frank Stampfl Dec. 10, 2019 02:08 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) gets off a pass under pressure by Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Buffalo Bills gain respect despite loss to Ravens

By John Wawrow Dec. 09, 2019 07:36 PM EST