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The Daily Caw 5/8 Edition: Latest Baltimore Ravens News

Nov 9, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Will Hill (33) reacts after knocking down a pass against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens won 21-7. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to the Daily Caw, where we bring you the latest Baltimore Ravens news from around the web. It’s been a busy week for the Ravens, who have already locked up half of their draft class, including second round pick Maxx Williams.  Here’s what you need to know about your favorite team today.

Ravens sign Maxx Williams, five other draft picks – Aaron Wilson, The Baltimore Sun

"The Ravens have signed second-round tight end Maxx Williams, fourth-rounders Buck Allen and Tray Walker, fifth-round selections Nick Boyle and Robert Myers, and sixth-round receiver Darren Waller.All contracts are four-year deals, as per league rules. Williams’ deal is worth $4.05 million with $2.261 million guaranteed. Allen’s deal is worth $2.75 million. Walkerwill earn $2.625 million. Boyle and Myers will make$2.44 million and Waller is set to earn $2.39 million."

Safety Will Hill signs restricted free agent tender – Garrett Downing, BaltimoreRavens.com

"Will Hillwill be roaming Baltimore’s secondary again in 2015.The talented safety signed his restricted free–agent tender Thursday, guaranteeing that he will be back in a Ravens uniform this year. The original-round tender works as a one-year contract for Hill, which will pay him $1.542 million in 2015.The Ravens tendered the 25-year-old safety at the lowest level, but they still had the right of first refusal if another team tried to sign him. The deadline was April 24 for Hill to sign an offer sheet with another team."

Why were Ravens coaches interviewed about Deflategate? – Tom E. Curran, CSN New England

"So what led Wells to the Ravens?Because it was more likely that Wells would find people there who would advance his case, as opposed to say, Buffalo or Miami?Whispered suspicions is really what got this moving."

Ravens defensive end Steven Means signs exclusive rights tender – Aaron Wilson, The Baltimore Sun

"Means is a 6-foot-3, 260-pound former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player who has drawn praise from coach John Harbaugh and general manager Ozzie Newsome in recent months as a young pass rusher with potential."

Ravens go strong on character in draft – Jamison Hensley, ESPN

"The Baltimore Ravens did more than come away with new pass catchers for Joe Flacco, a young run stopper and a well-rounded running back. With its first eight draft picks, Baltimore brought in players with no off-the-field incidents."

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