Newsletter - May 2019

After almost two years in the Ravens front office as the Assistant Director of Player Engagement, former LB Jameel McClain has been promoted to Director of Player Engagement and will lead the team's efforts to support and educate players to help them succeed on and off the field.

To get in touch with Jameel, email him at Jameel.McClain@ravens.nfl.net.

NFL Legends living in the Maryland-area were invited to the Ravens Under Armour Performance Center on May 1 for an evening of fun, fellowship and education. Former Baltimore Colts and Baltimore Ravens enjoyed cocktails and appetizers at the recently renovated training facility before receiving informational presentations by the NFL Legends Community and NFL Alumni Baltimore Chapter on benefits and resources available to former players.

To learn more about the NFL Alumni Baltimore Chapter, email current chapter president and former Ravens P Kyle Richardson at kyle.richardson@nflalumni.org.

The NFL Legends Community was launched in October of 2013 to celebrate, embrace and connect former players with each other, their former teammates, and the League. Legends will learn about the benefits and exclusive opportunities available to them, as well as various events taking place throughout the country. The Legends Community works with all affinity groups (Hall of Fame, NFL Alumni Association, NFLPA's The Trust, Gridiron Greats, Player Care Foundation, etc.) and all 32 NFL Clubs to ensure players are utilizing all available resources.

To date, over 8,400 Legends across the country are registered. Registration is free and specifically limited to former NFL players. 

How to Register:

1. Go to Players.NFL.Com
2. Click "CREATE ACCOUNT"
3. Fill in ALL required fields (Name, Email, DOB, Team and Years played) and hit "Submit"
4. Once submitted, you will be notified of account approval

Building on the progress since the 2011 deal and enhanced collaboration between the NFL and NFLPA, the new 2020 CBA establishes unprecedented benefits to provide comprehensive support to Legends throughout their post-NFL lives.

The new deal commits nearly $2 billion in additional funds to provide extraordinary improvements in pension for more than 11,500 Legends, as well as expanded health care benefits and increased tuition assistance.

While the Ravens added 10 new Rookies to the squad during the NFL Draft in April, 19 Ravens Legends crashed Zoom parties around the country dropping in to surprise fans during Rounds 1, 2 and 3.

Legends who participated included:

DB Gary Baxter 

OL Jason Brown 

WR Mark Clayton 

RB Justin Forsett 

TE Todd Heap 

WR Qadry Ismail 

LB Jarret Johnson 

WR/RS Jacoby Jones 

FB Vonta Leach 

WR/RS Jermaine Lewis 

LB Ray Lewis 

OL Edwin Mulitalo 

TE Dennis Pitta 

LB Jamie Sharper 

DB Duane Starks 

K Matt Stover 

LB Adalius Thomas 

TE Daniel Wilcox 

DB Cary Williams 

Season ticket holder, Michael Ward, was one of many fans to note how much the Legends outreach meant to them – "Thank you so much! This is such an amazing experience during these crazy times."

Vested Former Players are eligible to apply for Long Term Care insurance coverage through Transamerica from age 50 through 75. The current open enrollment period will run through Friday, May 31. Spouses of eligible Former Players are also eligible to apply for coverage and are eligible for significant discounts, however, they will be responsible for paying their own premiums. Eligible Former Players who are not already enrolled in the Long Term Care Plan received a mailing from Transamerica notifying them of the coverage available and the open enrollment period.

Current players and Legends can explore their post-football career options with a job shadow or internship at a local or national business. Whether during the off-season or after their playing days, this program connects players to professional opportunities in a variety of professions including – Accounting, Commercial Real Estate, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sales/Business Development, Software Development and more!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to visit an FBI field office and discover why FBI employees from various cultural, educational and professional backgrounds dedicate themselves to protecting the American people and upholding the constitution of the United States.

This program will be coming to Baltimore on May 17.