Nov 30, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans strong safety D.J. Swearinger (36) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Welcome to the Daily Caw, where we bring you all the latest Baltimore Ravens news from around the web. Today we learn that the Ravens were interested in D.J. Swearinger, Kyle Arrington is happy to be home, and Joe Flacco is impressed with his new number one receiver.
Ravens cut undrafted rookie linebacker Andrew Bose – Aaron Wilson, The Baltimore Sun
"With the signing of veteran cornerback Kyle Arrington to a three-year, $8.25 million contract, the Ravens had to cut a player to stay at the NFL roster limit of 90 players."
Ravens among eight teams to put in claim for D.J. Swearinger – Jamison Hensley, ESPN
"The Baltimore Ravens were one of eight teams to put in a waiver claim for D.J. Swearinger this week, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. Swearinger, a 2013 second-round pick by the Houston Texans, was awarded to Tampa Bay because the Buccaneers had first priority."
Baltimore Ravens Wired Rookie Minicamp
"Raven football is constant hussle."
Joe Flacco impressed with Breshad Perriman – Garrett Downing, BaltimoreRavens.com
"The rookie’s talent was immediately apparent to his new quarterback.“I’m happy with Breshad,” Flacco said. “He looks really good. He looks big, powerful, runs well.”"
Ravens honor Jarret Johnson’s unheralded legacy – Jamison Hensley, ESPN
"“We had no idea position what position he would play for us,” Newsome said. “But we knew JJ was a football player.”Johnson bounced around the defensive line in his first two seasons and then switched to linebacker in this third year. He even played inside linebacker before getting a chance to start at outside linebacker in 2007 when Adalius Thomas left in free agency."
Kyle Arrington crosses enemy lines to play in his own backyard – Jamison Hensley, ESPN
"Arrington grew up in Maryland and played high school football at Gwynn Park, which is an hour’s drive from M&T Bank Stadium. He’s from an area that is historically Redskins country, but he refers to Baltimore as playing in his own backyard.“I’m relishing the opportunity to be able to be part of this organization,” Arrington said. “When everything went down initially with my release, my [agents] were in contact with a few teams. When Ozzie [Newsome, Ravens general manager] gave us a call, the potential to be back here in Maryland, I was like a kid waiting on Christmas.”"
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