2007 Baltimore Ravens

The 2007 Baltimore Ravens season will be the 12th season for the team in the National Football League. They will try to improve upon their 13-3 record in 2006 and are coming off the heels of their AFC North division title.

Coaching staff
Head coach Brian Billick will be entering his ninth year with the Ravens. He will be joined with offensive coordinator Rick Neuheisel and defensive coordinator Rex Ryan.

Offseason
During the offseason the Ravens cut Jamal Lewis, with the intent of re-signing him at a lower salary. However, he then signed with the Cleveland Browns. The Ravens also choose not to place the franchise tag on Adalius Thomas, who then signed with the New England Patriots. Fullback Ovie Mughelli was also lost in free agency, signing with the Atlanta Falcons.

The Ravens then traded a 3rd and 7th round draft pick in the 2007 draft and a 3rd round pick in 2008 for Willis McGahee. In the 1st round of the draft, the Ravens selected Auburn offensive tackle Ben Grubbs. In the 5th round the Baltimore Ravens drafted Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith.

Schedule
The NFL released the 2007 NFL schedule and the Ravens get five of the first eight games on the road, including a season opening Monday Night contest at Cincinnati. It is the first of three Monday Night games on the season and 4 total nationally televised games, including a preseason game televised by NBC.