Ravens 20th Season Announcements: Top 10 Players Revealed

To kick off their 20thseason in Baltimore, the Ravens unveiled a special commemorative logo and revealed which players will appear on their 2015 season tickets/gameday programs. After compiling a list of the Top 53 players in franchise history this past March, the organization asked Permanent Seat License (PSL) Owners to vote for their all-time 10 favorite Ravens. Listed in alphabetical order, here are the players who were chosen: OLB Peter Boulware A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Boulware ranks No. 2 on the Ravens’ all-time sacks chart, producing 70 quarterback drops in 126 games. The Ring of Honor member posted 15 sacks in 2001, ranking as the second-most in team single-season history. QB Joe Flacco The Ravens' all-time leader in almost every major passing category, Flacco was the MVP of Super Bowl XLVII and has proven to be one of most proficient quarterbacks in NFL postseason history. Flacco's 82 total victories since he entered the NFL in 2008 rank as the most among all starting QBs, while his 10 career playoff victories during this time are also the most among league signal-callers. TE Todd Heap Heap is the Ravens’ all-time leader in receiving touchdowns (41) and ranks second in franchise history in both receptions (467) and receiving yards (5,492). Playing in 133 games (127 starts) for the Ravens, the Ring of Honor member earned Pro Bowl honors in 2002 and 2003. RB Jamal Lewis The Ravens’ all-time leading rusher (7,801 yards) and single-season record holder in rushing yards (2,066), Lewis was the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2003. As a rookie in 2000, he produced 1,364 rushing yards to help Baltimore capture the Super Bowl XXXV Championship. LB Ray Lewis A 13-time Pro Bowler, two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and the Ravens’ second-ever draft choice (26th overall in 1996), Lewis helped guide Baltimore to two Super Bowl titles during his career, capturing the Lombardi Trophy in 2000 and 2012. Following the 2012 campaign, Lewis, who will be forever known as the greatest linebacker of his generation and one of the best defensive players in NFL history, retired after 17 seasons and a team-record 228 games played. DT Haloti Ngata A five-time Pro Bowler and multi-time All-Pro honoree, Ngata’s 528 career tackles rank fifth in franchise history. One the NFL’s most athletic linemen ever, he owns 25.5 sacks and an impressive five interceptions during his storied career. Because Ngata currently plays for the Detroit Lions, he will not appear on a Ravens game ticket or program cover this season. T Jonathan Ogden**Ogden, an 11-time Pro Bowler and the Ravens’ first-ever draft choice (fourth overall in 1996), ranks fourth in all-time games played by a Raven (177). In 2013, the Super Bowl XXXV Champion became the first original Raven to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. S Ed Reed One of the NFL’s all-time greatest playmakers, Reed earned nine Pro Bowls with Baltimore and racked up a staggering 61 interceptions for 1,541 return yards and seven touchdowns (all franchise records). He tallied 14 TDs in his career (including playoffs), becoming the only player in NFL history to score TDs off a punt return, blocked punt, INT and fumble recovery. K Matt Stover The Ravens’ all-time leading scorer (1,464 points), Stover played in 207 games before being enshrined in the team’s Ring of Honor in 2011. The All-Pro and Pro Bowl performer connected on an NFL-high 354 field goals during his time with the Ravens (1996-2008). OLB Terrell Suggs The Ravens’ career leader in sacks (106.5), Suggs also ranks No. 2 on the franchise’s all-time tackles chart (823 stops). In 2011, he was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, one of many highlights in a career that has produced six Pro Bowl berths. G Marshal Yanda A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Yanda is one of the toughest players to ever suit up for the Ravens. The Super Bowl XLVII Champion has paved the way for multiple Pro Bowl running backs and has helped the Ravens set several offensive franchise records during his time in Baltimore. “You look at that list of players and you think of all the wins represented with this group, and that includes two Super Bowl championships,” Ravens general manager/executive vice president Ozzie Newsome stated. “Except for Matt [Stover] and Marshal [Yanda] – both great stories in their own right – all of these players are first-round draft choices, and that’s something our scouts can be proud of. It is an impressive list with Hall of Famers, [Ravens] Ring of Honor members and all-time greats. Our fans did a good job with the selections.” 20th Season Logo The Ravens’ 20th season logo will be prominently displayed throughout the 2015 campaign. A patch of the logo will don every player’s jersey (see photo gallery). Additionally, the logo will appear on all team publications, digital media platforms and season tickets.“We’ll celebrate our 20th season with a variety of salutes this year, including having a patch on our uniforms that recognizes the Ravens’ history,” team president Dick Cass stated. “We want our fans to enjoy these celebrations as we recall some of the great moments, games and players in our history.” Fans will also have an opportunity to obtain exclusive 20th season merchandise. The Ravens’ in-house retail line, which will debut during training camp, includes t-shirts and hoodies for men and women, along with a limited edition collector’s pin. Draft Party To help kick off their 20th season, the Ravens will hold their annual Draft Party, connected by Verizon, at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday, April 30 from 7 – 11 p.m. As the NFL Draft’s first-round selections are shown live on the RavensVision video boards and stadium TVs throughout the night, previous Ravens draft picks will roam the event and sign autographs. Current Ravens players will also be in attendance to interact with fans and sign autographs. In addition to player appearances, activities will include NFL Combine-style drills, home locker room tours, exclusive photo opportunities and more. Tickets are $5 for children (ages 3-12) and $15 for fans age 13 and older. Due to the popularity of this event, the party will be capped at 6,000 tickets. Visit BaltimoreRavens.com/DraftParty for more information or to purchase tickets.