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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ravens Ex Breaks Silence On Bizarre Weather Suspension
Ravens Ex Breaks Silence On Bizarre Weather Suspension originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It gets cold in Baltimore. Especially in December near the later portions of the NFL schedule. This shouldn't have been a surprise to most of the Baltimore Ravens players, who had played two home games in November in chilly conditions and were expecting the frigid temps to intensify for their mid-afternoon Week 13 bout with the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium. Advertisement But for receiver Diontae Johnson it was unbearable. To the point where he was unable to do his job ... or at least preferred not to. When fellow pass-catcher Rashod Bateman went down with an injury earlier in the game, Johnson was called to take his teammates place on the field. Johnson elected to keep his puffy jacket on, which ultimately led to an ugly end to his Ravens career shortly thereafter. Johnson recently appeared on The Comeback podcast to explain the situation of him refusing to enter the game against the Eagles. "It was cold. So, I'm on the sideline, just standing there, just going to the heater – back and forth – just waiting to hear my name called," Johnson said. "So, end of third going into the fourth, they're like, 'Tae, we need you.' I'm like, 'Nah.' To me, I'm thinking, 'I don't think it's a good idea for me,' because I was thinking about, like, my legs – I don't want to go out there and put bad stuff on film. Advertisement "It's not like I didn't want to go in the game, but you've got to think, like, leading up to this point, I'd been through so much." Johnson started his career playing five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers - another notoriously cold playing environment. His time in the Steel City came to an end after remnants of poor relationships and attitudes permeated throughout the locker room about Johnson - those actions don't typically fly under Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh (ask George Pickens or Chase Claypool). He had been traded to Baltimore from the Carolina Panthers midway through the season. About the Week 13 game, Johnson acknowledged that this act was the cause of his suspension. He then figured things weren't going to get much better and that he should get out while he has the chance. "I'd checked out mentally. I was like, 'Whatever happens, happens.' I was just rolling with the punches at that time. So, I told them I wasn't going in. I was like, 'I understand what you're saying, but I'm not going to go in.' So, I just sat on the bench, and that's when they suspended me. Advertisement "I already knew if I went back, I was going to be in the doghouse even more," Johnson said. "So, I just asked to get released, and I got picked up by Houston." Johnson was issued a suspension by the team for Baltimore's Week 14 game at the New York Giants. He was released a week later. After his acquisition, Johnson appeared in just one game with the Houston Texans at the end of last season before getting waived. The six-year receiver joined the Cleveland Browns this offseason on a one-year free agency contract. Newsflash: it snows in Cleveland, too. His response? Johnson said ... "I'm not even trying to think about that." Advertisement Related: Ravens' Kyle Van Noy Seeks Aaron Rodgers Revenge After 10 Years Related: Ravens' John Harbaugh Squat Goes Viral This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
19-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Baltimore man sentenced for flying drone over M&T Bank Stadium during Ravens' playoff game
A Baltimore man was sentenced to a year of supervised probation, 100 hours of community service, and handed a $500 fine for illegally flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during the Ravens' playoff game on January 11, 2025. Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, pleaded guilty to knowingly and willfully violating national defense airspace. He accepted a plea deal, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Maryland. Drone tracked at M&T Bank Stadium Suarez flew the drone over M&T Bank during the Ravens' AFC Wild Card Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Federal restrictions ban drones over football stadiums during games. Before the game, the FBI warned that they would be monitoring the restricted airspace above the stadium for drones. "Public safety is a top priority, so we're committed to protecting our airways above mass gatherings," said Kelly Hayes, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland. "Suarez knew that M&T Bank Stadium was under a temporary flight restriction, yet he flew his drone into the airspace anyway, which is unacceptable." Maryland State Police and FBI special agents tracked the drone's movement over the stadium and found it when it landed in Baltimore. Suarez had already left the scene, but officials tracked his whereabouts, court records show. Suarez told officials he bought the drone for recreation and also used it for work. According to court documents, the drone was not registered, and Saurez did not have the certifications needed to operate it. Court documents said Suarez flew the drone directly over M&T Bank Stadium about 400 feet or higher. He captured seven photos of the stadium during the game as thousands of people were below his flight path, according to police. "There is a zero-tolerance policy" According to the terms of Suarez's guilty plea, he admitted to knowing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) put a temporary flight restriction (TFR) in place for M&T Bank Stadium during the NFL playoff game, making it a "No Drone Zone." The restriction precluded flying any Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), including a UAS under the Exception for Recreational Flyers. A TFR temporarily restricts certain aircraft, including an UAS, from operating within a three nautical mile radius of the stadium, according to law enforcement. "There is a zero-tolerance policy for operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems in No Drone Zones," Hayes said. "The U.S. Attorney's Office, along with our partners, will hold those accountable who ignore the rules and regulations surrounding restricted airspace." The Ravens' playoff game was temporarily suspended due to the "serious threat posed by the incursion of an unidentified and unapproved drone," court records said.
CBS News
27-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Baltimore Ravens announce phase two of renovation project at M&T Bank Stadium
The Baltimore Ravens have announced phase two of "The Next Evolution" renovation project at M&T Bank Stadium. The project was announced in December 2023, and is slated for completion by 2026. All together, the cost of the renovation is estimated to cost about $450 million. What do the phase two renovations include? The stadium will add 29 new video displays around the stadium. An expanded 216-foot display at Gate A will be replaced the current RavensVision scoreboard. More than 100 televisions throughout the stadium will also be replaced with larger screens by 2026. The original ticket office on the stadium's west side is being converted into a 4,900-square-foot retail store, featuring RFID self-checkout, video panels and an LED player-jersey display. A former retail space at Gate A will become a walk-through Raveneous Chicken location. The new setup includes self-serve food slides and reach-in beverage coolers designed to reduce wait times. Upgrades at the North Plaza A revitalized North Plaza will serve as the main entrance, with two large structures flanking the gates. The east structure will house a 6,600-square-foot retail space with a second-floor hospitality area. Open year-round, the store will feature RFID self-checkout, Nike displays and a jersey customization shop. The west structure will include an open-air tailgate and concert venue with three levels of viewing, a main stage and an indoor sports bar on the main level. The Kevin Byrne Press Box, relocated to the southeast corner in 2024, will receive additional upgrades before the 2025 NFL season. New club memberships for 2025 season Three new club memberships are being offered to personal seat license owners for the 2025 season. The Champions Club, located behind the west end zone, will house two bars celebrating each Super Bowl victory. Members get all-inclusive food and beverage options, and access to private restrooms. The Trust, presented by M&T Bank, offers an ultra-premium experience on the south side. Members can view the Ravens' player tunnel at the 50-yard line and access the post-game press conference room. New Legends Suites in the west end zone provide field-level seating with access to a private suite area and members-only social space. The area will also include a sushi bar.
