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The New Orleans Saints had a vastly improved defense in the NFL in 2013, but it never hurts to get a bit more veteran leadership and skill onto the roster. That's what they did by adding Champ Bailey during the offseason, and he is looking for a Super Bowl ring before his stories career ends.
Joe Flacco's final throw was a touchdown pass, providing a positive ending to an uneven performance by the Baltimore Ravens' first-team offense.
Here are my predictions for how the AFC will finish this year and who we will see in the postseason.
It may be ugly at times in 2014, but Bortles will be unnerved and will benefit by going through any growing pains this fall as the Jaguars have much work to do before competing in the AFC South.
As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge surges on, one video has proven to be more heartwarming than chilling.
Building off of the belief that quarterbacks are at a surplus in most drafts, it may make sense to take a third running back and wait until the double-digit rounds to select a signal-caller. "I'm not taking a QB until the 10th or 11th round. You look at Andy Dalton, and he gets overlooked. He's lest risk than a Griffin, Wilson, or even Kaepernick," said Zalis.
Let's take a look at five NFL rookies that will shine this season.
Here are my predictions for how the NFC will finish this year and who we will see in the postseason.
C'mon Blue, let the boys play!
Saturday night, the Ravens will be taking part in what will be a "dress rehearsal" atmosphere for the veterans as they welcome the Redskins down the beltway to Baltimore.
Word dripped down this week that Jim Kelly's cancer is gone. But what does that mean? Is it gone today only to make its interminable, terminal march back to his enervated frame? Or is it really gone, as in he won?
Mike Wise of the Washington Post joined Ed and Steve to talk about the Ravens vs Redskins game tomorrow night.
Mike Preston joined Ed and Steve to talk about the Ravens upcoming pre-season game against the Redskins.
The Washington Post says it will stop calling Washington's football team the "Redskins" on its editorial page.
The Minnesota Vikings have a long tradition of having very good defensive tackles. They drafted Sharrif Floyd in the first round of the 2013 draft in hopes that he can continue the trend. He learned a lot of from former teammate Kevin Williams and slimmed down in the offseason to reach his full potential. This season should be the beginning of the Floyd era in Minnesota.
We already know the Baltimore Ravens are two-time Super Bowl champions. Now Ravens fans are champions, too. Forbes Magazine ranks Ravens Nation among the best in the NFL.
Jason Cole of Bleacher Report joined Glenn Younes on Sports Rehab to talk about the news of the week around the NFL as teams head into Week 3 of the preseason.
On the AFC North side, Andy Dalton and the Bengals will probably fall behind with the Steelers or the Ravens being most likely to win the division. Both the Ravens and the Steelers finished 8-8 last year and are ready to hit the play offs again, and win. The Steelers have potentially filled the spot of Emmanuel Sanders and his name goes by Markus Wheaton. Wide Receiver Lance Moore scored ten touchdowns last year at the University of Toledo. Wilson says that Lance is "smart and crafty." Moore is probably one a good pick up for the Steelers, something that they need.
Baltimore's defensive line has been hit hard by injuries, hard enough to give the Ravens reason to be concerned.
If you haven't stumbled across the inspiring viral video of Rhode Island Little League coach Dave Belisle's speech to his team after their loss in the Little League World Series that's gone viral this week you may have been on vacation...on a deserted island; here's 5 of the greatest sports speeches ever given.
Johnny Manziel fell a lot further than anyone would have expected at the NFL Draft, but he landed right where the Cleveland Browns wanted him to fall. Now, the focus needs to stay on the field instead of off it, and Manziel could up bringing an excitement that the Browns have not seen in decades.
The 49ers' acquisition of wide receiver Stevie Johnson is a win for both the team and player. San Francisco gets what they hope is the final missing piece to their passing game, while Johnson gets the chance to return home and not only play for a contender, but play in a market where his talents will not go un-noticed.
Good leaders lead by example ... flipping birds isn't one.
Garrett Downing joined Ed and Steve to talk about the Ravens.
Wally Williams joined Ed and Steve to talk about the Ravens pre-season performance.
Colder air has returned to start the month and some wintry weather is on the way early in the week.
A proposed plan by Maryland lawmakers could raise the state's minimum wage up to $25, up from $15. The Living Wage For All Act would increase the pay by 2030 while eliminating the tip credit.
Fourteen people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after the shooting at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as Iranian missiles hit countries and ships across the region. Another strike killed at least eight in Israel.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
Iran's regime was hobbled by the first day of war, but as people gathered for the ayatollah's funeral, Iranian missiles killed at least 6 people near Jerusalem.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
Colder air has returned to start the month and some wintry weather is on the way early in the week.
A proposed plan by Maryland lawmakers could raise the state's minimum wage up to $25, up from $15. The Living Wage For All Act would increase the pay by 2030 while eliminating the tip credit.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 2/28/2026
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Samaritan’s Feet and CIAA in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is distributing pairs of shoes to students at Hilton Elementary School.
Day cares, salons, restaurants, and other community-based businesses can sign up to host a Baltimore City YouthWorker this summer. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
The Baltimore County Police Department Community Partnership Academy invites residents to step inside, ask questions, and learn how community policing works in real life.
Baltimore’s Station North Arts District announces the first floor gallery at Area 405, one of the city’s most vital creative hubs, will be named The Dr. Leslie King Hammond Gallery, after the Baltimore art historian and educator.
WJZ talked to Lance Moore, owner of Baltimore’s Heavy Paper Company, to talk about sourcing wood from Camp Small.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after the catcher made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Colder air is expected to return to Maryland at the start of this week.
Colder air has returned to start the month and some wintry weather is on the way early in the week.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 2/28/2026
WJZ Weekend Weather Update
WJZ-TV meteorologist Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
Colder air is expected to return to Maryland at the start of this week.
The Living Wage For All Act was introduced to state lawmakers. The proposed plan could raise pay to $25, up from $15 in Maryland.
There were no reports of American casualties after the first day of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, but Iran's military was lashing out with missile salvos targeting ships and countries across the Middle East.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 2/28/2026
Protesters and political leaders across Maryland are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran. WJZ-TV's Kaicey Baylor reports.