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Mason to return to Ravens; agrees on 2-year deal (AP)

After twice reaching outside the organization to enhance their wide receiving corps, the Baltimore Ravens secured one of their own Wednesday night: two-time Pro Bowl player Derrick Mason. Mason, an unrestricted free agent, agreed to a two-year deal with the team he joined in 2005. Mason's future with the Ravens appeared unclear after the Ravens obtained free agent wideout Donte' Stallworth...

Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Ravens finally have the frontline receiver they have coveted for several years.

The question now is, can Anquan Boldin stay any healthier than the Ravens' other injury-plagued wide receivers?

Boldin and a fifth-round pick were acquired from Arizona for third- and fourth-round picks this year.

"Anquan is a player who makes the tough catches and he is outstanding getting yards after catches," said Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome. "He will also help the running game with his blocking skills. He's a very tough competitor and, with the way he plays with passion, he'll fit right in with the foundation we have for our team."

Boldin will likely start opposite Derrick Mason, if Mason returns.

Vick ‘humbled’ by Ed Block Courage Award (AP)

Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honored Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award. Outside, dozens of protesters expressed dismay over his nomination. The award is presented to players who exemplify commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.

Boldin on Baltimore: ‘It’s a place that fits me’ (AP)

Ozzie Newsome has lamented his poor judgment about Anquan Boldin for years. Newsome decided against selecting Boldin in the 2003 NFL draft. Given the opportunity to make things right, the Baltimore Ravens general manager couldn't resist trading for the three-time Pro Bowler. The Ravens introduced their new primary wide receiver to the media Monday, and although Boldin signed a lucrative contract...

Boldin on Baltimore: ‘It’s a place that fits me’ (PA SportsTicker)

By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer

Roethlisberger, accused of sexual assault, hires high-profile Atlanta lawyer (The Canadian Press)

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - A high-profile defence attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday disputed a college student's claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub.

Patriots agree to terms with Wilfork, top free-agent priority of the off-season (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep him with the New England Patriots.

Baltimore gets WR Anquan Boldin from Cardinals for two draft picks (The Canadian Press)

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens couldn't pass up the opportunity to add a talented pass catcher to their roster: three-time Pro Bowl standout Anquan Boldin.

Kevin Walter Stays Put With Texans (SportingNews.com)

Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter was one of the free-agent sleepers at his position, but he should be happy he...

Ravens Trade For WR Anquan Boldin (SportingNews.com)

The Baltimore Ravens have won the discount sweepstakes to get the No. 1 wide receiver they've neeed for a...