Ravens Re-Sign Ray Lewis

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that Ray Lewis will remain with the Ravens, possibly for the rest of his career.

The Ravens and Lewis agreed to a multi-year deal that won't be formally set for a couple of weeks, but General Manager Ozzie Newsome said he's happy to see the 10-time Pro Bowler sticking with the purple and black.

[Newsome] wouldn't disclose the length of the deal but said "Ray Lewis can retire as a Raven."

Talk in the offseason has been that Ray was interested in joining the Cowboys, but after Dallas signed veteran linebacker Keith Brooking to a three-year deal, it seemed obvious that Lewis might stay in Baltimore.

With the Ravens defense losing Bart Scott, Chris McAlister and Jim Leonhard, keeping one centerpiece around was critical if the Ravens want another season like 2008.

Ray wasn't the only move the Ravens made. With center Jason Brown signing with St. Louis, Baltimore was in desperate need of someone to fill the roll. Veteran center Matt Birk, who spent his entire career in Minnesota, inked a deal with the Ravens Wednesday.

NFL Free Agents

Kurt Warner, Quarterback, Arizona Cardinals
RE-SIGNED WITH ARIZONA - Two years, $23 million
The Latest: After a lengthy negotiation, Warner finally came back to the defending NFC champion Cardinals.

Matt Slocum, AP

Albert Haynesworth, Defensive tackle, Tennessee Titans
SIGNED WITH WASHINGTON - Seven years, $100 million
The Latest: Just hours after becoming an eligible free agent, Haynesworth agreed to a monster deal with Washington.

Mark Humphrey, AP

Jonathan Vilma, Linebacker, New Orleans Saints
RE-SIGNED WITH SAINTS - Five years, $34 million
The Latest: The Saints couldn't afford to lose their defensive leader, and made sure that wouldn't happen with a nice contract.

Reed Hoffmann, AP

Jason Brown, Center, Baltimore Ravens
SIGNED WITH ST. LOUIS - Five years, $37.5 million
The Latest: Brown didn't get the contract offer he was seeking from the Ravens, so he will head south to anchor the Rams line.

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Bart Scott, Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens
SIGNED WITH JETS - Six years, $48 million
The Latest: After a confusing dance between Baltimore and New York, Scott finally landed a long-term deal with the Jets.

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Kerry Collins, Quarterback, Tennessee Titans
RE-SIGNED WITH TENNESSEE - Two years, $15 million
The Latest: Collins wanted big money in what will likely be his last contract year. He got it, so the Titans can keep waiting on Vince Young's development.

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DeAngelo Hall, Cornerback, Washington Redskins
RE-SIGNED WITH WASHINGTON - Six years, $54 million
The Latest: For the second time in his young career, Hall received a massive deal, this time from big-spending Washington.

Nick Wass, AP

Chris Kemoeatu, Guard, Pittsburgh Steelers
RE-SIGNED WITH STEELERS - Five years, $20 million
The Latest: Despite rumors claiming he was headed to the Jets, Kemoeatu decided to stick with the Steelers, a boost for their mediocre offensive line.

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Nnamdi Asomugha, Cornerback, Oakland Raiders
RE-SIGNED WITH OAKLAND - Three years, $45.3 million
The Latest: One of the NFL's brightest young stars, Asomugha inked a gigantic contract to stay in Oakland.

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Julius Peppers, Defensive end
FRANCHISE TAG USED BY PANTHERS
The Latest: Despite his expressed wishes, Peppers was tagged by Carolina. He'll make nearly $17 million next season, but the Panthers will have to work out a trade for him to leave.

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