Free agent LB LB Brendon Ayanbadejo doesn't believe his outspoken support for marriage equality played a part in his release from the Ravens. "I'm totally cool with them," Ayanbadejo said. "I'm a Raven for life." Ayanbadejo also said the "groundwork" is being laid for as many as four players to come out at the same time. "We're in talks with a handful of players who are considering it. ... It would make a major splash and take the pressure off one guy. It would be a monumental day if a handful or a few guys come out."

Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome didn't rule out re-signing LB Brendon Ayanbadejo. Ayanbadejo was released by Baltimore on Wednesday. If the soon-to-be 37-year-old doesn't get a look elsewhere before training camp, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the special teams ace back at the veteran's minimum.

Ravens released LB Brendon Ayanbadejo. Ayanbadejo has been a core special teamer for the Ravens since 2008, but his $940,000 salary was expensive for a player who's going on 37 and played just 173 snaps on defense last season. Ayanbadejo's experience should net him a look elsewhere.

The Carroll County Times says LB Brendon Ayanbadejo could be a cap casualty. Ayanbadejo is due just a $940,000 base salary in 2013, but with Baltimore right up against the cap, every penny counts. The 36-year-old has been a mainstay on special teams, but his play has dipped as he's aged.

Ravens agreed to terms with LB Brendon Ayanbadejo on a three-year contract. Ayanbadejo has been of the few effective core special teamers in Baltimore. The Ravens are looking to upgrade a unit that allowed the second-most yards per kickoff return and the ninth-most yards per punt return. The Corey Graham signing should help as well.

Ravens backup LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (concussion) is expected to be fine for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Ayanbadejo concussion was of the "mild" variety. He's a core special teamer for the Ravens.

Ravens LB Brendon Ayanbadejo suffered a concussion in Week 9 against the Steelers. Beat writer Aaron Wilson called it 'mild,' but he will have to go through the NFL's mandated testing policy, anyway. We'll know more about his status when the Ravens return to practice on Tuesday.

Veteran Ravens LB Brendon Ayanbadejo is not 100 percent recovered from an offseason staph infection. Ayanbadejo came down with the infection in his left knee in April, which required emergency surgery and a five-day hospitalization. It's a tough break for a player who missed 12 games with a quad injury in 2009 and six with a knee ailment last season. Ayanbadejo is challenging Jameel McClain for a starting job at inside linebacker this summer, but the vast majority of his 2011 contributions should come on special teams.