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Ray Lewis | Linebacker

Team: Baltimore Ravens
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 250
Age / DOB:  (37) / 5/15/1975
College: Miami (FL)
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Ravens MLB Ray Lewis said after Sunday's AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots that he's "absolutely not" retiring.
"Is this my last time as a Raven?" Lewis said, rhetorically. "Absolutely not." Set to turn 37 in May, Lewis wore down late in the 2011 season and he was a liability both as a run defender and coverage linebacker during the playoffs. The Ravens figure to bring Lewis back at his roughly $5 million salary in 2012, but it's certainly conceivable that Lewis' snaps will be scaled back. Jan 22 - 7:04 PM
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

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Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Following Sunday's win over the Texans, Ray Lewis hinted that he has no plans to retire.

Lewis was asked if he's played his final home game in Baltimore. "Football is too fun for me, man," said Lewis, who turns 37 in May. "Whenever God says time is enough, then it's enough. But when you're having the fun that I'm having, and you're playing at the level I'm playing at, do it until you can't do it no more." Lewis had a team-high eight tackles against the Texans.
Source: ESPN.com
Jan 16 - 9:10 AM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ray Lewis is no longer promising to walk away from the NFL if the Ravens win the Super Bowl this season.

Lewis is backtracking on a promise he made in August to retire after 16 seasons if the Ravens hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Though his play has suffered since returning from a turf toe injury, Lewis was among the league's best inside linebackers in the first half of the season. He turns 37 in May.
Source: AOL.SportingNews.com
Jan 12 - 6:44 PM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ravens coach John Harbaugh insisted Monday that MLB Ray Lewis (toe) is "100 percent."

"He looks great," Harbaugh said. "Any report to the contrary is absolutely untrue. His toe is 100 percent. Has been for a couple weeks." Lewis looked rusty down the stretch after returning from a four-week absence in Week 15, but should benefit greatly from the Ravens' first-round bye. Despite the injury and absence, Lewis graded out as the fifth-best inside linebacker in football this season by Pro Football Focus.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Jan 9 - 10:26 PM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

According to the Baltimore Sun, MLB Ray Lewis has not looked like himself since return from a turf toe injury two games ago.

"It's obvious that the toe injury hasn't healed completely and he can't push off," one opposing coach said. "The toe is not ready. If you look back over Ray Lewis' career, one of his biggest assets was being able to get off blocks and run. Now, he can't get off blocks because he can't push off."
Source: Baltimore Sun
Fri, Dec 30, 2011 09:21:00 AM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ravens MLB Ray Lewis (toe) and LCB Lardarius Webb (toe) are both active for Week 15 against the Chargers.

As are K Billy Cundiff (calf) and CB Chris Carr (back). The four games Lewis missed from Week 11-14 match his total from 2006-10. Inactive for the Ravens are WR LaQuan Williams, WR Tandon Doss, RB Anthony Allen, CB Danny Gorrer, LB Chavis Williams, DT Brandon McKinney and LB Sergio Kindle.
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 06:53:00 PM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ray Lewis (toe) will practice this week and is still expected to play against the Chargers Sunday, confirms ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Lewis remains on track to return this week from his four-game absence. Before going down, Lewis hadn't missed a game since 2007. He's averaging 7.5 tackles per game this season.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 10:32:00 AM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ray Lewis (toe) is expected to return for next Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Lewis' timetable remains intact after sitting out his fourth straight game. He should be close to 100 percent.
Source: Carroll County Times
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 12:13:00 PM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ravens declared LB Ray Lewis, WR LaQuan Williams, WR Tandon Doss, CB Chris Carr, RB Anthony Allen, LB Chavis Williams, and DT Brandon McKinney inactive for Week 14 against the Colts.

Dannell Ellerbe will get another start at inside linebacker. The Ravens are in pretty good shape otherwise.
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 11:47:00 AM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

The Baltimore Sun reports that the Ravens are targeting their December 18 game against the Chargers for Ray Lewis (toe) to return.

Lewis will miss a fourth straight game when Baltimore takes on the winless Colts in Week 14. A team source tells the Sun that Lewis is battling turf toe. He'll be held out until Week 15 in an effort to rest the ailment.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 04:11:00 PM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ray Lewis is inactive with a toe injury in Week 13 against the Browns.

He'll be joined in street clothes by WR LaQuan Williams, injured nickel CB Chris Carr, LB Sergio Kindle, WR Tandon Doss, CB Chykie Brown, and RB Anthony Allen. The Ravens likely believe they can beat the Browns without Lewis' services. They're going to start Dannell Ellerbe in his place.
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 02:40:00 PM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

The Ravens believe Ray Lewis (toe) could play Sunday, but they may hold him out one more week as a precaution.

The Ravens probably believe they can beat the Browns today without Lewis in the middle. So even though he wants to play, taking the long-view may be the wise approach. We'll know the official status of both Lewis and his backup, Dannell Ellerbe (groin), shortly.
Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 11:05:00 AM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ravens coach John Harbaugh didn't rule Ray Lewis (toe) out for Week 13 on Monday, but said he's "probably (the) furthest away of (our) injured guys."

Those "injured guys" include Lewis' backup Dannell Ellerbe, who also sat out in Week 12. If Lewis indeed ends up missing his third straight game, 2011 will become just the third time in his 16-year career he's missed more than two games. His status will be updated later this week.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 04:15:00 PM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ray Lewis (toe) is inactive for Thursday night's game versus the 49ers.

Lewis' backup, Dannell Ellerbe, is also out for the game. The writing was on the wall for Lewis when the Ravens promoted rookie Josh Bynes from the practice squad earlier this week. His absence helps Frank Gore's fantasy matchup. The Ravens' remaining six inactives are CB Chris Carr, WR Tandon Doss, RB Anthony Allen, LB Sergio Kindle, and DT Arthur Jones.
Thu, Nov 24, 2011 06:58:00 PM
Ray Lewis - LB - Ravens

Ray Lewis (toe) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the 49ers.

Lewis appears to be a game-time decision for Thanksgiving. The Ravens' Wednesday signing of rookie Josh Bynes from the practice squad suggests that the team is preparing to be without its starting middle linebacker, but we won't know Lewis' official status until about an hour before game time.
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 06:35:00 PM

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