marylandleader.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for marylandleader.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page marylandleader.com http://www.marylandleader.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:06:10 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:06:10 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[5 Things to Know About New Chargers TE Hayden Hurst]]> Omar Navarro

The Los Angeles Chargers on on Friday signed tight end Hayden Hurst.

Here are five things to know about Hurst:

1. A season in Carolina

The Chargers added another veteran tight end to the room in Hurst.

Hurst joins the Bolts with six seasons of NFL experience, most recently spending a season with the Panthers in 2023. He played in nine games (eight starts) and]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274178762/5-things-to-know-about-new-chargers-te-hayden-hurst 274178762 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:36:08 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274178762/5-things-to-know-about-new-chargers-te-hayden-hurst <![CDATA[Jaguars Sign Kicker Joey Slye]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser

JACKSONVILLE - The Jaguars continue to address special teams.

Joey Slye, a kicker with five seasons of NFL experience, has signed with the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent. The team announced the move Monday morning.

Slye, who kicked for the Washington Commanders the past two seasons, kicked for the Carolina Panthers ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274178499/jaguars-sign-kicker-joey-slye 274178499 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:06:02 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274178499/jaguars-sign-kicker-joey-slye <![CDATA[Brimming popularity, star power has everyone watching women's sports]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274178374/brimming-popularity-star-power-has-everyone-watching-women-sports 274178374 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:19:06 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274178374/brimming-popularity-star-power-has-everyone-watching-women-sports <![CDATA[Morgan Moses Returns to Jets With 'Unfinished Business']]> Right Tackle ‘Looking Forward’ to Learning From QB Aaron Rodgers Caroline Hendershot

After two years with the Baltimore Ravens, Morgan Moses returns to the place he called home in 2021. The Jets right tackle is excited to jump back in with the team he knows is the right fit for him.

"Just the familiarity," Moses said. "Being here knowing that Coach [Robert] Saleh runs things the right way. W]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274178183/morgan-moses-returns-to-jets-with-unfinished-business 274178183 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:56:04 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274178183/morgan-moses-returns-to-jets-with-unfinished-business <![CDATA[Rumor Mill: Tyler Huntley Headed to Cleveland]]> Ryan Mink Sunday, March 17 Tyler Huntley Agrees to Terms With Browns

Ravens free agent backup quarterback Tyler Huntley has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns, per ESPN's Jake Trotter. Huntley would be the Browns' fourth quarterback. The Browns also signed Jameis Winston this offseason, seemingly to be the No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson, and drafted Dorian Thompson-Robinson ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274177726/rumor-mill-tyler-huntley-headed-to-cleveland 274177726 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:25:05 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274177726/rumor-mill-tyler-huntley-headed-to-cleveland <![CDATA[Odell Beckham Jr. Posts Thank You to Baltimore]]> Odell Beckham Jr. is thankful for his time in Baltimore, but it sounds like he's moving on.

The free-agent wide receiver, who the Ravens released last week, posted a thank you message on Instagram Sunday evening.

"Swea on everything I appreciate the Flock more than yall could EVER imagine," Beckham wrote, in part. "Did everything I could wit the opportunities I had. Wish I got to do it big for yall."

]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274177725/odell-beckham-jr-posts-thank-you-to-baltimore 274177725 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:25:03 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274177725/odell-beckham-jr-posts-thank-you-to-baltimore <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees 274174936 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[Reports: QB Tyler Huntley reaches deal with Browns]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174805/reports-qb-tyler-huntley-reaches-deal-with-browns 274174805 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:40:07 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174805/reports-qb-tyler-huntley-reaches-deal-with-browns <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament past champions]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174754/ncaa-tournament-past-champions 274174754 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:55:12 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174754/ncaa-tournament-past-champions <![CDATA[Los Angeles Chargers Sign Hayden Hurst]]> Chargers Communications

Click here to keep up with the Bolts latest free agency news.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed tight end Hayden Hurst.

Hurst, a former first-round selection (25th overall) by Baltimore in the 2018 NFL Draft, has started 43-of-84 career games (including the postseason) with the Ravens, Falcons, Bengals and Panthers. In the regular season, ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174223/los-angeles-chargers-sign-hayden-hurst 274174223 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:36:20 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174223/los-angeles-chargers-sign-hayden-hurst <![CDATA[How Hayden Hurst & Poona Ford Will Impact the Chargers]]> Eric Smith

The Bolts added two more free agents to their roster with the signings of tight end Hayden Hurst and defensive tackle Poona Ford.

Each player has plenty of NFL experience as both Hurst and Ford entered the league in 2018.

Here's how each player will impact the Bolts.

Hayden Hurst

The Bolts continued to revamp their tight end room with the addition of Hurst, who]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174221/how-hayden-hurst--poona-ford-will-impact-the-chargers 274174221 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:36:16 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174221/how-hayden-hurst--poona-ford-will-impact-the-chargers <![CDATA[It's March Madness, More People Can Legally Bet on Basketball Games]]> People in North Carolina may have a little more riding on this year's NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, as they will be able to legally bet on the games through their smartphone apps and computers for the first time.

For the sixth straight year, the number of states allowing legal sports betting has expanded since the last rendition of March Madness. A total of 38 states and the District of Columbia ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174172/it-march-madness-more-people-can-legally-bet-on-basketball-games 274174172 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:35:14 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274174172/it-march-madness-more-people-can-legally-bet-on-basketball-games <![CDATA[How Has the Jets Roster Changed in Free Agency]]> After Methodically Addressing His Needs in the Trenches, Jets GM Joe Douglas Reportedly Reaches Agreement with Elite T Tyron Smith Eric Allen

It's been a busy week for GM Joe Douglas and his Jets personnel staff. And on the first official weekend of free agency, the Jets appear destined to land a big fish as their roster construction continues.

Late Friday night, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport posted on]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274173741/how-has-the-jets-roster-changed-in-free-agency 274173741 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:56:06 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274173741/how-has-the-jets-roster-changed-in-free-agency <![CDATA[Reports: Jets sign former Cowboys LT Tyron Smith]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274173706/reports-jets-sign-former-cowboys-lt-tyron-smith 274173706 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:44:57 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274173706/reports-jets-sign-former-cowboys-lt-tyron-smith <![CDATA[Yanks' Nestor Cortes to start Opening Day with Gerrit Cole out]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274173595/yanks-nestor-cortes-to-start-opening-day-with-gerrit-cole-out 274173595 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:20 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274173595/yanks-nestor-cortes-to-start-opening-day-with-gerrit-cole-out <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest 274173594 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[Steelers busy in opening days of new league year]]> Dale Lolley

With the NFL new league year beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Steelers made a flurry of moves to open their offseason, the biggest being making a big change at quarterback.

The Steelers signed Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, then sent incumbent starter, Kenny Pickett, to Philadelphia in a swap of draft picks.

Wilson not only replaces Pickett as the Steelers' starting quar]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170636/steelers-busy-in-opening-days-of-new-league-year 274170636 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:30:09 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170636/steelers-busy-in-opening-days-of-new-league-year <![CDATA[50 Words or Less: Ravens Have 'Won' Free Agency Their Way]]> Ryan Mink

Rarely do the teams that "win" free agency go on to win division titles and playoff games.

There's good reason why the teams who make the biggest splashes in free agency can do so. They have ample salary-cap space because they aren't paying a franchise quarterback and they aren't drafting, developing, and re-signing homegrown stars.

The Ravens check those boxes, which means this isn't their]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170591/50-words-or-less-ravens-have-won-free-agency-their-way 274170591 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:25:08 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170591/50-words-or-less-ravens-have-won-free-agency-their-way <![CDATA[US labor board rule making unionization easier blocked by Texas judge]]> AUSTIN, Texas: A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that would have helped millions of workers at major companies to form unions.

The rule, which was due to go into effect this week, would have set new standards for determining when two companies should be considered "joint employers" in labor negotiations.

Under the current NLRB rule, passed in 2020]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170526/us-labor-board-rule-making-unionization-easier-blocked-by-texas-judge 274170526 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:59:04 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170526/us-labor-board-rule-making-unionization-easier-blocked-by-texas-judge <![CDATA[Ravens Eye View: What Derrick Henry Will Bring to Baltimore]]> Ryan Mink

The Ravens signed a "unicorn" this week in Derrick Henry.

That's how General Manager Eric DeCosta described Baltimore's newest running back.

The Ravens are betting on the 30-year-old Henry, the league's leading rusher since he entered the NFL eight years ago, to still have a lot more good football left in him.

The tape shows Baltimore's bet is likely a good one. Below are all clips fr]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170434/ravens-eye-view-what-derrick-henry-will-bring-to-baltimore 274170434 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:25:08 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170434/ravens-eye-view-what-derrick-henry-will-bring-to-baltimore <![CDATA[Position Breakdowns: Defensive Line]]> John Harris

The Texans defensive line has gone through a significant transformation the past two years and DeMeco Ryans reminded everyone in his final press conference after the loss to Baltimore that there was more work to be done.

Well, in the first week of free agency, the Texans went to work in a major way. How did it change the makeup of the defensive line? Let's break it all down and look at what the]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170054/position-breakdowns-defensive-line 274170054 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:14 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170054/position-breakdowns-defensive-line <![CDATA[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent Tracker (updated 3.15.24)]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser Jaguars 2024 Free-Agent Acquisitions

As the 2024 free agency period kicks off, speculation reaches its peak or dwindles depending on the upcoming moves. The official start of the new league year on March 13th at 4:00 PM ET marks the moment when free agents can sign with new teams. Preceding this, the legal tampering window which opened]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170011/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31524 274170011 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:06:09 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274170011/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31524 <![CDATA[Former Vice President Mike Pence Says He's Not Endorsing Trump]]> new york - Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

'It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year,' Pence said Friday in an interview with Fox News, weighing in for the first time since the former president became the presumptive GOP nominee. Pence ran against Trump for their party's nomination but dropped his bid before v]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump 274169721 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:05:06 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump <![CDATA[Reports: Steelers trade QB Kenny Pickett to Eagles]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274168270/reports-steelers-trade-qb-kenny-pickett-to-eagles 274168270 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:40:12 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274168270/reports-steelers-trade-qb-kenny-pickett-to-eagles <![CDATA[How he fits: Patrick Queen]]> Dale Lolley

The Steelers added a quarterback on the offensive side of the ball with their signing of Russell Wilson. They added one on the defensive side of things with the addition of linebacker Patrick Queen.

A former first-round pick of the Ravens, Queen didn't miss a game in four seasons in Baltimore, something that can't be discounted for the Steelers, who had numerous injuries at inside linebacker in]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274168251/how-he-fits-patrick-queen 274168251 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:30:14 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274168251/how-he-fits-patrick-queen <![CDATA[Elliott signed to two-year contract]]> Teresa Varley

The Steelers signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year contract.

Elliott, who was originally selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth-round of the 2018 NFL Draft, has appeared in 57 career games, starting 50 of them. He has record 283 tackles, 198 of them solo stops, 17 passes defensed, three and a half sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274168249/elliott-signed-to-two-year-contract 274168249 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274168249/elliott-signed-to-two-year-contract <![CDATA[Ravens Trade Morgan Moses to Jets]]> Ryan Mink

The Ravens have officially traded veteran right tackle Morgan Moses to the New York Jets.

The Ravens also sent a fourth-round pick in this year's draft (No. 135) in exchange for fourth- and sixth-round picks, reported to be No. 113 and 218. So Baltimore reportedly moved up 22 spots in the fourth round and picked up an extra sixth-round selection.

Moses had a base salary of $5.5 million that]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165306/ravens-trade-morgan-moses-to-jets 274165306 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:25:27 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165306/ravens-trade-morgan-moses-to-jets <![CDATA[Ravens Re-Sign Quarterback Josh Johnson]]> Ryan Mink

Josh Johnson is coming back for another run as the Ravens' backup quarterback.

Johnson signed a one-year deal with Baltimore on Thursday, the second day of open free agency.

Johnson, who will turn 38 in May, spent last season in Baltimore but didn't see any action. He served as the emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, who is currently a free agent.

Johns]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165305/ravens-re-sign-quarterback-josh-johnson 274165305 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:25:23 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165305/ravens-re-sign-quarterback-josh-johnson <![CDATA[A Fit for a King: Why Derrick Henry Chose Baltimore]]> Hayley Salvatore

The King has arrived at the Castle, and his fit on the purple throne could not be more comfortable.

After an eight-year reign in Tennessee, Derrick Henry's decision to rule in Baltimore wasn't difficult.

"It was really a no-brainer for me," Henry said during his introductory press conference Thursday.

"This is where I knew I wanted to be. I love the style, the physicality that ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165304/a-fit-for-a-king-why-derrick-henry-chose-baltimore 274165304 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:25:21 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165304/a-fit-for-a-king-why-derrick-henry-chose-baltimore <![CDATA[Five Takeaways From Derrick Henry's Introductory Press Conference]]> Ryan Mink

Derrick Henry arrived at the Under Amour Performance Center in a purple suit, dressed to impress.

After eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans, Henry was clearly excited for his next chapter in Baltimore.

Here are the top takeaways from his introductory press conference:

Becoming a Raven felt like destiny.

Baltimore didn't draft the Heisman Trophy-winning Alaba]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165301/five-takeaways-from-derrick-henry-introductory-press-conference 274165301 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:25:15 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165301/five-takeaways-from-derrick-henry-introductory-press-conference <![CDATA[Rumor Mill: Jadeveon Clowney Schedules Another Visit]]> Ryan Mink Thursday, March 14 Jadeveon Clowney Has Another Meeting Scheduled

Ravens free agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney is taking his time weighing his options. The veteran met with the hometown Carolina Panthers Thursday evening, and is slated to visit the New York Jets next week, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Wednesday, March 13 Ravens Expected to Release Odell Beckham Jr.

The Ravens are expec]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165300/rumor-mill-jadeveon-clowney-schedules-another-visit 274165300 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:25:13 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165300/rumor-mill-jadeveon-clowney-schedules-another-visit <![CDATA[Patriots Release LB Chris Board and WR Devante Parker]]> The Patriots announced today that they have released LB Chris Board and WR DeVante Paker. New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots announced today that they have released LB Chris Board and WR DeVante Paker.

Board, 28, was signed by New England as an unrestricted free agent from Detroit on March 3, 2023. The 6-foot-1, 240-pounder, played in all 17]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165162/patriots-release-lb-chris-board-and-wr-devante-parker 274165162 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:34:07 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165162/patriots-release-lb-chris-board-and-wr-devante-parker <![CDATA[Northwestern chases resume-building win over Wisconsin]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165122/northwestern-chases-resume-building-win-over-wisconsin 274165122 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:05:07 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165122/northwestern-chases-resume-building-win-over-wisconsin <![CDATA[OL John Simpson Signs with the Jets]]> The 6-4, 330-pounder Threw His Weight Around as Ravens' Starting LG for 17 Starts, 1,119 Snaps Last Season Randy Lange

The Jets have signed free agent John Simpson, the four-year NFL guard who was a key contributor in Baltimore's offensive success as the left guard starter on the Ravens' O-line last season.

Simpson (6-4, 330) was a fourth-round selection (109th overall) out of Clemson by Las Vegas in]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165051/ol-john-simpson-signs-with-the-jets 274165051 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:56:14 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165051/ol-john-simpson-signs-with-the-jets <![CDATA[Jets Add Veteran QB Tyrod Taylor to Back Up Aaron Rodgers]]> After 2 Years with Giants, He Enters 14th NFL Season as Unflappable Signal-Caller Who Takes Care of the Ball Randy Lange

One of the Jets' needs heading into the offseason was a veteran quarterback to back up Aaron Rodgers and be ready to go if needed. And general manager Joe Douglas and his front office team snagged a tested vet by agreeing to terms with free agent Tyrod Taylor on Monday evening.

Taylor, ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165049/jets-add-veteran-qb-tyrod-taylor-to-back-up-aaron-rodgers 274165049 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:56:11 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165049/jets-add-veteran-qb-tyrod-taylor-to-back-up-aaron-rodgers <![CDATA[Jets Trade with Ravens, Reacquire OL Morgan Moses]]> He's Been a Decade-Long NFL Starter and Still Posted Strong Metrics with Baltimore Past 2 Seasons Randy Lange

The Jets have struck a trade with Baltimore to bring back a tackle with a familiar name in Morgan Moses.

Moses, the Jets' starting right tackle for 16 of their 17 games in 2021, Robert Saleh's first season as head coach, returns to the Jets as part of a reported swap of draft picks. The Jets ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165048/jets-trade-with-ravens-reacquire-ol-morgan-moses 274165048 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:56:09 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165048/jets-trade-with-ravens-reacquire-ol-morgan-moses <![CDATA[Around the Air Force: Flosi Becomes 20th CMSAF, DoD Housing Survey, ANG Cyber Mission]]> In this week's look around the Air Force, the 20th chief master sergeant of the Air Force assumes his new role, the DoD Housing Survey is out, and Maryland's Air National Guard takes on a new cyber mission. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

In this week's look around the Air Force, the 20th chief master sergeant of the Air Force assumes his new role, the DoD Housing Survey is out, and Maryland's Air National Guard ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165376/around-the-air-force-flosi-becomes-20th-cmsaf-dod-housing-survey-ang-cyber-mission 274165376 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:44:28 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165376/around-the-air-force-flosi-becomes-20th-cmsaf-dod-housing-survey-ang-cyber-mission <![CDATA[Jaguars Give a Warm Welcome to Five New Additions]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser

JACKSONVILLE - This was a good and happy day, and not just for Gabe Davis

But it was perhaps a particularly good day for the veteran wide receiver, which became clear quickly when he met with Jacksonville media for the first time Thursday.

Davis described his emotions joining the Jaguars - and it was indeed an emotional da]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165018/jaguars-give-a-warm-welcome-to-five-new-additions 274165018 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:06:13 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274165018/jaguars-give-a-warm-welcome-to-five-new-additions <![CDATA[Reports: Chiefs adding speedy WR 'Hollywood' Brown]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164968/reports-chiefs-adding-speedy-wr-hollywood-brown 274164968 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:55:12 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164968/reports-chiefs-adding-speedy-wr-hollywood-brown <![CDATA[Wisconsin dominates Maryland from start to finish]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164554/wisconsin-dominates-maryland-from-start-to-finish 274164554 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:55:12 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164554/wisconsin-dominates-maryland-from-start-to-finish <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Casey Mize, Tigers cruise past Yanks 7-0]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 274164553 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:55:06 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 <![CDATA[Steelers acquire Jackson in trade with Panthers]]> Teresa Varley

The Steelers acquired cornerback Donte Jackson and a 2024 sixth-round pick, the 178th overall, from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for receiver Diontae Johnson and a 2024 seventh-round pick, the 240th overall.

Jackson, who will be entering his seventh season, was selected by the Panthers in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the 55th overall pick.

"It's a little bit surreal now,]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164430/steelers-acquire-jackson-in-trade-with-panthers 274164430 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:30:12 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164430/steelers-acquire-jackson-in-trade-with-panthers <![CDATA[2024 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds]]> Full list of the draft picks each team holds in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257.

This is a round-by-round list of every pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257. But first, a few details about this year's event:

When is the 2024 NFL Draft?

The draft will be held from Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, April 27.

Where will this year's draft be held?

The 2024 NFL Draft will]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds 274164408 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:11:06 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds <![CDATA[New Ravens RB Derrick Henry hungry to prove his worth]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164366/new-ravens-rb-derrick-henry-hungry-to-prove-his-worth 274164366 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:40:18 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164366/new-ravens-rb-derrick-henry-hungry-to-prove-his-worth <![CDATA[Ravens Re-Signing Quarterback Josh Johnson]]> Ryan Mink

Josh Johnson is reportedly coming back for another run as the Ravens' backup quarterback.

Johnson has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Ravens, per The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec.

Johnson, who will turn 38 in May, spent last season in Baltimore but didn't see any action. He served as the emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, who is currently a free agent]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164353/ravens-re-signing-quarterback-josh-johnson 274164353 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:25:13 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164353/ravens-re-signing-quarterback-josh-johnson <![CDATA[Derrick Henry Picks His Ravens Jersey Number]]> Ryan Mink

Derrick Henry is sticking with No. 22.

Donning a flashy purple suit, Henry arrived at the Under Armour Performance Center Thursday morning to sign his contract and meet with the media. It wasn't long before he went to the equipment room to pick his new jersey.

No. 22 is the same number Henry wore throughout his eight-year career with the Tennessee Titans.

It's a tribute to his late fr]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164352/derrick-henry-picks-his-ravens-jersey-number 274164352 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:25:11 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164352/derrick-henry-picks-his-ravens-jersey-number <![CDATA[Reports: TE Hayden Hurst to sign with Chargers]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164314/reports-te-hayden-hurst-to-sign-with-chargers 274164314 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:05:06 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164314/reports-te-hayden-hurst-to-sign-with-chargers <![CDATA[Titans Agree to Terms With RB Tony Pollard]]> Jim Wyatt

NASHVILLE - The Titans have added a new piece to their offense, in a new-look backfield.

On Thursday, the team officially agreed to terms with former Cowboys running back Tony Pollard.

Pollard will work alongside rising second-year back Tyjae Spears as the team moves to a different offensive approach under new head coach Brian Callahan.

Pollard has been productive in ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164244/titans-agree-to-terms-with-rb-tony-pollard 274164244 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:03:18 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164244/titans-agree-to-terms-with-rb-tony-pollard <![CDATA[Horse at large]]> Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

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<![CDATA[Ravens release WR Odell Beckham Jr.]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164096/ravens-release-wr-odell-beckham-jr 274164096 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:55:07 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164096/ravens-release-wr-odell-beckham-jr <![CDATA[Jets reach 2-year, $17.25M deal with LB C.J. Mosley]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164091/jets-reach-2-year-1725m-deal-with-lb-cj-mosley 274164091 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:40:12 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164091/jets-reach-2-year-1725m-deal-with-lb-cj-mosley <![CDATA[Chiefs Re-Sign Safety Deon Bush and Defensive Tackle Mike Pennel]]> Kansas City Chiefs Official Team Website | Chiefs.com The Chiefs made a handful of moves on Wednesday Matt McMullen

The Kansas City Chiefs brought back two defensive players on Wednesday with the re-signings of safety Deon Bush and defensive tackle Mike Pennel.

Bush returns for his third season with the Chiefs after appearing in six games for Kansas City last season. He was a core special teams contributor]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164003/chiefs-re-sign-safety-deon-bush-and-defensive-tackle-mike-pennel 274164003 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:11:02 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274164003/chiefs-re-sign-safety-deon-bush-and-defensive-tackle-mike-pennel <![CDATA[5 Things to Know About New Chargers RB Gus Edwards]]> Omar Navarro

The Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday agreed to terms with running back Gus Edwards on a multi-year contract.

Here are five things to know about Edwards:

1. The Harbaugh connection

Edwards goes from playing under one Harbaugh to another.

The veteran running back joins the Bolts after playing six seasons in Baltimore under John Harbaugh, the o]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163781/5-things-to-know-about-new-chargers-rb-gus-edwards 274163781 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:36:25 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163781/5-things-to-know-about-new-chargers-rb-gus-edwards <![CDATA[What Gus Edwards & Will Dissly Bring to the Chargers Offense]]> Eric Smith

The Chargers have talked all offseason about wanting to beef up their run game.

Hello, Gus Edwards and Will Dissly.

The Bolts announced Wednesday that they have agreed to terms with Edwards, a free agent running back who now becomes the focal point of the Chargers ground game.

The Chargers also signed Dissly, a tight end who was a 2018 fourth-round pick by Seattle.

Edwards and ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163777/what-gus-edwards--will-dissly-bring-to-the-chargers-offense 274163777 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:36:17 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163777/what-gus-edwards--will-dissly-bring-to-the-chargers-offense <![CDATA[Late for Work: Ravens Get A+++ for Derrick Henry Deal]]> Kevin Eck Ravens Get High Marks for 'Genius Maneuver' of Deal With Derrick Henry

The start of the legal tampering period Monday caused some consternation for Ravens fans, as top tier running backs flew off the shelves while a number of Baltimore's free agents signed elsewhere.

Flock Nation was feeling considerably better yesterday. The Ravens made the biggest splash on Day 2 by landing four]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163759/late-for-work-ravens-get-a+++-for-derrick-henry-deal 274163759 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:25:22 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163759/late-for-work-ravens-get-a+++-for-derrick-henry-deal <![CDATA[5 Facts Ravens Fans May Not Know About Derrick Henry]]> Ryan Mink

Derrick Henry is coming to Baltimore on a two-year deal.

It's a marriage that has long been rumored to be in the works, and it's a player Ravens fans are at least somewhat familiar with from their team's clashes with the Tennessee Titans over the years.

But how much do Ravens fans really know about Henry's background?

Here are five fast facts:

Henry is the greatest high ]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163757/5-facts-ravens-fans-may-not-know-about-derrick-henry 274163757 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:25:18 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163757/5-facts-ravens-fans-may-not-know-about-derrick-henry <![CDATA[Ravens Release Veteran Linebacker Tyus Bowser]]> Ryan Mink

The Ravens released outside linebacker Tyus Bowser Wednesday, parting ways with a homegrown player who spent the past seven years in Baltimore.

The Ravens made the move as teams across the league got under the salary cap at the start of the new league year. Bowser's release creates about $5.5 million in salary-cap space, per Over the Cap.

Bowser, 28, didn't play last season due to a lingeri]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163756/ravens-release-veteran-linebacker-tyus-bowser 274163756 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:25:16 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163756/ravens-release-veteran-linebacker-tyus-bowser <![CDATA[Rumor Mill: Ravens Expected to Release Odell Beckham Jr.]]> Ryan Mink Wednesday, March 13 Ravens Expected to Release Odell Beckham Jr.

The Ravens are expected to release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. with a post-June 1 designation, per ESPN's Dan Graziano, which would give Baltimore more salary-cap savings.

Jadeveon Clowney Could Choose a Homecoming

Jadeveon Clowney has played for five different teams over the past six seasons and is exploring his options on]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163755/rumor-mill-ravens-expected-to-release-odell-beckham-jr 274163755 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:25:13 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163755/rumor-mill-ravens-expected-to-release-odell-beckham-jr <![CDATA[Patrick Queen, Gus Edwards Send Heartfelt Goodbyes to Baltimore]]> Ryan Mink

Patrick Queen is going to the rival Steelers and Gus Edwards is going to the other Harbaugh in Los Angeles, but they both left with class.

The two former Ravens posted heartfelt messages about their time in Baltimore on the day they officially departed in free agency.

Queen wrote, in part, "As I reflect on my time with the Ravens, my heart swells with gratitude. Baltimore, you embraced me f]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163754/patrick-queen-gus-edwards-send-heartfelt-goodbyes-to-baltimore 274163754 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:25:12 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274163754/patrick-queen-gus-edwards-send-heartfelt-goodbyes-to-baltimore <![CDATA[Wisconsin looks to improve resume vs. Maryland]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156631/wisconsin-looks-to-improve-resume-vs-maryland 274156631 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:25:06 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156631/wisconsin-looks-to-improve-resume-vs-maryland <![CDATA[Official: Wide Receiver Devin Duvernay Agreed to Terms with Jaguars]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser

JACKSONVILLE - The Jaguars have made a major commitment to special teams.

They did so on Wednesday by acquiring a veteran, proven player with game-changing speed and playmaking experience.

Devin Duvernay, a veteran wide receiver/returner, has agreed to terms with the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent. The team announce]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156555/official-wide-receiver-devin-duvernay-agreed-to-terms-with-jaguars 274156555 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:06:19 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156555/official-wide-receiver-devin-duvernay-agreed-to-terms-with-jaguars <![CDATA[Official: Cornerback Ronald Darby Agreed to Terms with Jaguars]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser

JACKSONVILLE - The Jaguars have made secondary a major offseason focus.

Among the ways they did so: Acquiring a veteran player with extensive experience on multiple teams in multiple situations.

Ronald Darby, a veteran cornerback who has played with five teams in nine previous NFL seasons, has agreed to te]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156553/official-cornerback-ronald-darby-agreed-to-terms-with-jaguars 274156553 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:06:15 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156553/official-cornerback-ronald-darby-agreed-to-terms-with-jaguars <![CDATA[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent Tracker]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser Jaguars 2024 Free-Agent Acquisitions

Ronald Darby, Cornerback

Former team: Baltimore Ravens. Experience: 10th NFL season. Age: 30. About Darby: The veteran has played with five teams in nine NFL seasons, playing last season with the Ravens. Orig]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156551/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker 274156551 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:06:10 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156551/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker <![CDATA[Colts sign WR Michael Pittman Jr. to contract extension]]> Pittman, a 2020 second-round draft pick, in 2023 became the fourth player in Colts history to have at least 100 catches and 1,000 yards in a single season. 

The Colts on Wednesday signed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to a contract extension, keeping one of the NFL's most productive, competitive and physical wide receivers paired with quarterback Anthony Richardson in Indianapolis for the long term.

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<![CDATA[NFL notebook: LB Eric Kendricks reportedly spurns 49ers for Cowboys]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156465/nfl-notebook-lb-eric-kendricks-reportedly-spurns-49ers-for-cowboys 274156465 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:05:12 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156465/nfl-notebook-lb-eric-kendricks-reportedly-spurns-49ers-for-cowboys <![CDATA[Report: Joe Flacco, Colts agree to one-year contract]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156399/report-joe-flacco-colts-agree-to-one-year-contract 274156399 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:25:07 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156399/report-joe-flacco-colts-agree-to-one-year-contract <![CDATA[White Sox trade RHP Dylan Cease to Padres for prospects]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156357/white-sox-trade-rhp-dylan-cease-to-padres-for-prospects 274156357 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:19:07 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156357/white-sox-trade-rhp-dylan-cease-to-padres-for-prospects <![CDATA[Maryland puts away Rutgers to open Big Ten tourney]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156321/maryland-puts-away-rutgers-to-open-big-ten-tourney 274156321 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:05:12 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274156321/maryland-puts-away-rutgers-to-open-big-ten-tourney <![CDATA[Biden and Trump secure nominations]]> Both candidates swept their respective primaries on Tuesday to guarantee a rematch in November

US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both won enough primary contests to clinch their respective parties' nominations for this year's presidential election. The upcoming faceoff will be the first rematch between candidates since 1956.]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274155858/biden-and-trump-secure-nominations 274155858 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:32:41 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274155858/biden-and-trump-secure-nominations <![CDATA[Federal government, Nova Scotia and the Municipality of the County of Annapolis invest in new wastewater infrastructure]]> Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, March 5, 2024 - Bridgetown will increase its capacity to manage wastewater after a combined investment of $682,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.

Announced by MP Kody Blois, Minister John Lohr, and Warden Alex Morrison, this project will extend wastewater collection services to]]> http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274146799/federal-government-nova-scotia-and-the-municipality-of-the-county-of-annapolis-invest-in-new-wastewater-infrastructure 274146799 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:33:58 GMT http://www.marylandleader.com/news/274146799/federal-government-nova-scotia-and-the-municipality-of-the-county-of-annapolis-invest-in-new-wastewater-infrastructure