Fifty Gut Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 The Baltimore Ravens announced today that they have agreed in principle to a three-year deal with Jamal Lewis, retaining one of the NFL's top running backs. After undergoing off-season ankle surgery, the 5-11, 245-pound back led the Ravens with 1,097 combined yards last season, including 906 rushing and 191 receiving. Lewis, a 2003 Pro Bowler, returns to a backfield that also added former Denver Broncos running back Mike Anderson. link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 i dont get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 This sorta makes sense, Jamal to do heavy load work while Anderson comes in to give Jamal a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Ravens Sign Jamal Lewis to 3-year Deal Mar 13, 1:13 PM (ET) Email this Story By DAVID GINSBURG OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - Running back Jamal Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens reached agreement on a three-year contract Monday, less than 24 hours after the team added free agent Mike Anderson to improve a running game that struggled last season. Lewis rushed for a career-low 906 yards in 2005 after serving a four-month federal prison sentence on a drug charge and undergoing offseason ankle surgery. Lewis, the franchise's career leading rusher with 6,669 yards, became a free agent in January. The Ravens considered, then decided against, applying the franchise tag to him. Lewis then passed up a two-year, incentive-laden offer from Baltimore that included a signing bonus. "We are so excited to have Jamal back," Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said. "If you look at his history, he always rebounds in a big way from adversity. He had a tough 2005 that started with surgery, his incarceration, and then dealing with all of the turmoil during the season with the contract hanging over his head. We expect big things from him." Anderson was expected to sign a $8 million, four-year contract late Monday. Anderson, 32, ran for 1,014 yards and scored 12 touchdowns for Denver last season. He received a $2 million signing bonus, according to NFL Players Association figures. Anderson will likely fill the void left by the departure of Chester Taylor, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent on Saturday. he agreement with Lewis capped a whirlwind three days for the Ravens, who lost four free agents over a 72-hour period: Taylor to the Vikings, punter Dave Zastudil to Cleveland, nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu to the Carolina Panthers and defensive end Tony Weaver to the Houston Texans. But Baltimore added free agent defensive tackle Justin Bannan, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, and free agent defensive end Trevor Pryce, a four-time Pro Bowler with the Broncos. In addition, the Ravens re-signed linebacker Bart Scott to a three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 They should have gotten into the mix for Brees or Culpepper if they plan on not heading off the bottom of their division next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Ravens are smart b/c w/ Lewis and Anderson they don't have to rely as much on Kyle Boller now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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