Baltimore Ravens

There's an AFC North matchup tonight in the NFL as the Ravens host the Steelers. The game may be a classic matchup of divisional rivals but much of the talk surrounding the game involves former Baltimore running back Ray Rice and his discipline by the NFL.

The Ray Rice controversy is the hot button issue of the moment, not just in the sports world, but in the American consciousness.

Following the public release of a video showing running back Ray Rice striking his then-fiancee, the Ravens have released him and the NFL has suspended him indefinitely.

Running back Ray Rice of the Ravens has received a two-game suspension from the NFL following his offseason arrest for domestic violence. Rice will miss the season opener against AFC North champion Cincinnati on Sept. 7 and the Sept. 11 game on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Baltimore County police say they issued a criminal citation to Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith for failing to follow an officer's orders.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has been offered a plea bargain that would spare him jail time if he participates in anger management counseling.

The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal with free-agent linebacker Wesley Woodyard, who spent the last six years with the Denver Broncos serving as a team captain.

Terrell Suggs has signed a four-year extension with Baltimore that saves the Ravens salary cap room and puts the linebacker in position to finish his career in Baltimore.