Albert McClellan LB FA Mon 8/27/18 11:48 AM
Albert McClellan
LB FA
McClellan started at middle linebacker during Saturday's 27-10 preseason win over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
He played 18 defensive snaps in the contest and didn't make a tackle. McClellan's preseason start shouldn't be read into, as C.J. Mosley will still have the reins at inside linebacker when the regular season kicks off.
Albert McClellan LB FA Wed 6/13/18 9:23 PM
Albert McClellan
LB FA
McClellan (knee) was on the practice field for minicamp Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec reports.
EDGE Analysis
McClellan is working his way back from a torn ACL that he suffered last August. Given his participation Wednesday, there's a good chance the linebacker will be fully cleared for training camp.
Albert McClellan LB FA Fri 1/26/18 12:30 PM
Albert McClellan
LB FA
McClellan (knee) is no longer using crutches but remains without a timetable to return to the field, Edward Lee of the Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
McClellan's 2017 season was lost to a torn ACL he suffered last August. Given the timing of the injury, he could be sidelined throughout OTAs in April and May but should be fully recovered before training camp opens this summer.
Albert McClellan LB FA Fri 9/1/17 7:55 PM
Albert McClellan
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McClellan (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
EDGE Analysis
McClellan was in line to play a reserve role at inside linebacker for the Ravens in 2017, but a torn ACL late in the preseason will send him to injured reserve for the campaign instead.
Albert McClellan LB FA Mon 8/28/17 3:17 PM
Albert McClellan
LB FA
McClellan tore his ACL and has been ruled out for the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
McClellan was expected to serve as a reserve linebacker for the Ravens this season. He appeared in all 16 games last year and recorded 31 solo tackles and one sack in that time.
Albert McClellan LB FA Sun 3/9/14 5:53 PM
Albert McClellan
LB FA
Ravens re-signed LB Albert McClellan to a two-year contract.
The sides avoid restricted free agency, and Baltimore retains a core "teams" guy with the ability to play both inside and outside linebacker. McClellan, 28 in June, is not a dynamic defender, but led the Ravens with 12 special teams tackles last season and is a versatile reserve. He made 12 starts in 2012.
Albert McClellan LB FA Thu 6/6/13 1:19 PM
Albert McClellan
LB FA
Ravens ILB Albert McClellan had offseason shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.
McClellan hasn't been participating in OTAs, but he is expected back in time for the start of training camp. The former undrafted free agent started 11 games last season, recording 49 tackles and a sack. McClellan will compete with Jameel McClain for the starting inside 'backer spot next to Arthur Brown.
Albert McClellan LB FA Wed 3/27/13 3:54 PM
Albert McClellan
LB FA
Ravens re-signed exclusive rights free agent ILB Albert McClellan.
It's news when teams don't re-sign their exclusive rights free agents. McClellan will compete for a starting job at inside linebacker. He notched 49 tackles and a sack last season, but spent most of his time at outside linebacker.
Albert McClellan LB FA Tue 3/19/13 11:11 AM
Albert McClellan
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Coach John Harbaugh said Albert McClellan will exclusively play inside linebacker going forward.
Albert McClellan LB FA Thu 4/5/12 5:05 PM
Albert McClellan
LB FA
Coach John Harbaugh indicated that Albert McClellan will compete with Paul Kruger to replace Jarret Johnson at outside linebacker.
The Ravens' leading special teams tackler, McClellan also filled in at inside linebacker for one late-season start. McClellan will be the underdog going into camp, as Harbaugh expects Kruger to "rise to the occasion and have a heck of a year." Sergio Kindle wasn't mentioned as a candidate for the job.