Ravens, L.J. Fort Agree To Extension
The Ravens have signed linebacker L.J. Fort to a two-year extension, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (on Twitter). The new deal will pay him $5.5MM in total with $3.25MM fully guaranteed at signing.
The pact more or less came out of the blue. Fort was released by the Eagles just five weeks ago and still has $1.9MM guaranteed remaining on his contract for 2019. Now, he has an early payday and a contract to take him through the 2021 season.
Fort earned solid grades for his work with the Steelers from 2015-2018, per Pro Football Focus’ advanced metrics. This year, he saw no defensive snaps for the Eagles, but he’s made frequent appearances for the Ravens in recent weeks. In the club’s Week 7 win over the Seahawks, Fort was on the field for 77% of the snaps and he rewarded their confidence in him by registering his first sack of the season.
Next up for Fort and the Ravens – a Sunday showdown with the 0-8 Bengals. In between now and then, he might wind up buying dinner for his teammates.
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/7/19
Today’s practice squad updates:
Baltimore Ravens
- Signed: OL Marcus Applefield
- Released: WR Sean Modster
Chicago Bears
- Signed: LB James Vaughters
Green Bay Packers
- Signed: Tim Williams
- Released: G Ben Braden
Kansas City Chiefs
- Released: P Jack Fox
New York Giants
- Signed: S Sean Chandler
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Signed: RB Darrin Hall
- Released: LB Sutton Smith
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/6/19
Today’s minor moves:
Miami Dolphins
- Claimed off waivers (Seahawks): WR Gary Jennings
New York Jets
- Claimed off waivers (Ravens): CB Maurice Canady
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Promoted from practice squad: DE Kahzin Daniels
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/6/19
Today’s practice squad moves:
Baltimore Ravens
- Signed: RB Byron Marshall
Buffalo Bills
- Signed: LB Tyrel Dodson
- Released: DE Wyatt Ray
Detroit Lions
- Signed: RB Bo Scarbrough, P Matt Wile
- Released: LB Anthony Pittman
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Signed: DE Chuck Harris
Kansas City Chiefs
- Signed: TE Alize Mack
Minnesota Vikings
- Signed: LB Cameron Smith
New York Jets
- Signed: OL James Murray
Pittsburgh Steelers
- LB Sutton Smith
NFL Workout Updates: 11/5/19
Today’s workout notes:
Atlanta Falcons
- OG Anthony Coyle, S Kenny Ladler, S C.J. Reavis, G Marquez Tucker
Baltimore Ravens
- RB Elijah McGuire, RB Byron Marshall, LB Michael Onuoha
Buffalo Bills
- OL Brandon Hitner
Cincinnati Bengals
- CB Adonis Alexander, DE Dewayne Hendrix, LB Chris Odom, LB Raymond Davison
Miami Dolphins
- LS Kevin McDermott, LS Garrison Sanborn, LS Matt Overton
San Francisco 49ers
- LB Joey Alfieri, LB Cory James, LB Christian Sam
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/5/19
Today’s minor moves:
Atlanta Falcons
- Signed: WR Brandon Powell
Baltimore Ravens
- Signed: WR De’Anthony Thomas
- Waived: CB Maurice Canady
Green Bay Packers
- Waived: LB Tim Williams
Miami Dolphins
- Signed: CB Marcus Sherels, RB De’Lance Turner (off Ravens’ practice squad)
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Promoted: LB Robert Spillane
- Placed on IR: LB Ulysees Gilbert III
Seattle Seahawks
- Activated from PUP: G Phil Haynes
- Waived: WR Gary Jennings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Placed on IR: TE Antony Auclair
- Waived: WR Amara Darboh
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/5/19
Today’s practice squad moves:
Atlanta Falcons
- Signed: OL Anthony Coyle, S C.J. Reavis
Buffalo Bills
- Signed: OL Brandon Hitner
Baltimore Ravens
- Signed: DE Michael Onuoha
Cincinnati Bengals
- Signed: LB Brady Sheldon
Kansas City Chiefs
- Signed: QB Kyle Shurmur
Los Angeles Chargers
- Signed: DB Tevaughn Campbell
Seattle Seahawks
- Signed: DT Bryan Mone
- Released: WR Cody Thompson
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Signed: DE Quinton Bell
Tennessee Titans
- Signed: WR Rashard Davis
NFL Suspends Ravens’ Alex Collins
Free agent running back Alex Collins has been suspended for three games by the NFL, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (on Twitter). Meanwhile, Collins is also expected to receive medical clearance on his broken leg. 
The suspension stems from misdemeanor charges for possession of a handgun and possession of marijuana. Collins got his legal situation squared away in early October and, roughly four weeks later, the NFL has dropped the hammer.
Collins could represent a strong addition for teams in need of backfield help in the second half of the year. As Rapoport notes, several big-name running backs like Devonta Freeman and Le’Veon Bell were discussed at the trade deadline, but only Kenyan Drake was traded. That’s a clear signal that there’s a buyer’s market for experienced RBs, and Collins fits the bill.
Collins was never able to put it all together with the Ravens and off-the-field trouble also hampered him early in his career. But, his athleticism and age (25) suggests that there could still be some potential to unlock. Collins has started 22 games over the past two seasons and boasts a career average of 4.2 yards per carry.
NFL Workout Updates: 10/30/19
Today’s workout updates, all courtesy of Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle:
Buffalo Bills
- OTs Ruben Holcomb, Denver Kirkland, Pace Murphy
Cleveland Browns
- LB Nate Hall
Detroit Lions
- P Austin Barnard
New England Patriots
- DE Joel Heath
Oakland Raiders
- DE Ethan Westbrooks; S Su’a Cravens
NFL Workout Updates: 10/29/19
Here is an update on workouts around the league:
Baltimore Ravens
- P Jack Fox, WR De’Anthony Thomas
Buffalo Bills
- LB Keishawn Bierria, DL Raymond Davison, LB Del’Shawn Phillips
Indianapolis Colts
- LB Christian Sam, DT Adolphus Washington, CB Kyle Wilson
Jacksonville Jaguars
Seattle Seahawks
Tennessee Titans
- WR Jeff Badet, WR K.J. Brent, WR Rashard Davis, QB Taylor Heinicke, QB Josh Johnson, QB Chase Litton