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Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evans (25) rushes the ball against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) in the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Raiders release veteran CB Marcus Peters

Posted on 27 November 2023 | by Field Level Media

The Las Vegas Raiders released veteran cornerback Marcus Peters on Monday, multiple news outlets reported.

The three-time Pro Bowl selection was benched before halftime in Sunday’s 31-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The move reportedly saves the Raiders about $1.5 million in incentives that Peters, 30, was on pace to earn.

Peters registered 43 tackles and one interception in 12 starts this season. He returned the pick 75 yards for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in Week 8, his seventh career pick-six.

Peters has 33 interceptions and 389 tackles in 116 games (115 starts) with the Chiefs (2015-17), Los Angeles Rams (2018-19), Baltimore Ravens (2019-20, 2022) and Raiders.

He was named the 2015 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after being selected 18th overall in that year’s draft.

–Field Level Media

Nov 17, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (24) reacts after breaking up a pass on fourth down against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Report: CB Marcus Peters to visit Raiders again

Posted on 21 July 2023 | by Field Level Media

Veteran cornerback Marcus Peters will visit the Las Vegas Raiders again on Monday, NFL Network reported Friday.

Peters, 30, met with the Raiders in May and the two sides have reportedly remained in contact.

A two-time All-Pro, Peters started 13 games for the Baltimore Ravens last season after missing all of 2021 with a torn ACL. He registered 47 tackles and added a sack, an interception and two fumble recoveries.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Peters with the 18th overall pick in 2015, and he went on to earn NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors that season.

Peters has played in 104 games (103 starts) with the Chiefs (2015-17), Los Angeles Rams (2018-19) and Ravens (2019-20, 2022). He has 346 tackles, 32 interceptions (six returned for touchdowns), 11 forced fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries, with one returned for a TD.

–Field Level Media

Report: Raiders likely to sign CB Marcus Peters

Posted on 15 June 2023 | by Field Level Media

The Las Vegas Raiders are “likely” to sign free agent cornerback Marcus Peters before training camp, The Athletic reported Thursday.

Peters, 30, met with the Raiders last month and the two sides have remained in contact since his visit, per the report.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Peters with the 18th overall pick in 2015, and he went on to earn NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors that season.

–Field Level Media

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) is unable to hold onto a pass under pressure from Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (24) in the third quarter during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to the Divisional round of the playoffs with a 24-17 win over the Ravens.

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Report: CB Marcus Peters visiting Raiders

Posted on 15 May 2023 | by Field Level Media

Free agent cornerback Marcus Peters is visiting with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday as he looks to firm up where he will play in 2023, The Athletic reported.

A two-time All-Pro, Peters missed the 2021 season with a torn ACL and returned to the Baltimore Ravens last season to start 13 games. He made 47 tackles and added a sack, an interception and two fumble recoveries.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Peters with the 18th overall pick in 2015, and he went on to earn rookie defensive player of the year honors that year.

In all, he has played in 104 games (103 starts) with the Chiefs (2015-17), Los Angeles Rams (2018-19) and Ravens (2019-20, 2022).

Peters, 30, has 346 tackles, 32 interceptions (six returned for touchdowns), 11 forced fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries with one returned for a TD.

Coach John Harbaugh told reporters earlier this month that bringing Peters back to Baltimore wasn’t out of the question.

“I don’t think you ever really close the door on any personnel move. Whoever it might be,” Harbaugh said. “You’d probably ask me about Marcus and whatever other corners are out there. You don’t close the door on good players and good people, you just see how it goes.”

–Field Level Media

Dec 6, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens CB Marcus Peters, RB Gus Edwards injured in practice

Posted on 9 September 2021 | by Field Level Media

The Baltimore Ravens shut down practice early on Thursday after running back Gus Edwards and two-time All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters suffered significant knee injuries on back-to-back plays, ESPN and NFL Network reported.

The Ravens fear Edwards has a torn ACL, per the reports.

Edwards was elevated as the team’s No. 1 running back after J.K. Dobbins tore his ACL on Aug. 28 in a preseason game. The team also lost reserve RB Justice Hill to a torn Achilles last Thursday.

Tests are being conducted on both Edwards and Peters.

Peters, 28, came to the Ravens in the middle of the 2019 season and has started 23 of 24 games for the club. He made the Pro Bowl and was named All-Pro after the 2019 campaign. Peter also made All-Pro in 2016 with the Kansas City Chiefs, who selected him No. 18 overall in the 2015 draft.

Peters was named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2015 after intercepting eight passes, which stands as his career high.

Edwards has played in 43 games (13 starts) for the Ravens since joining the club as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He has rushed for 2,152 yards and 10 touchdowns in a mostly backup role.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said before practice that the team was considering elevating running back Le’Veon Bell to their active roster against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.

Now it might be essential.

“I think there’s a chance,” Harbaugh said before practice. “He’s excited. He’s learning and we’ll see where it goes.”

After losing Dobbins, Hill and apparently Edwards to season-ending injuries, the Ravens have a backfield of Ty’Son Williams and Trenton Cannon.

Bell, 29, was a two-time All-Pro with the Steelers before he forced his way out of Pittsburgh by holding out for the entire 2018 season. He signed with the New York Jets as a free agent, but was cut last October after 1 1/2 seasons with the team.

Bell then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and ran for 254 yards and two touchdowns over nine games in the regular season. He was not active on the Chiefs’ game day roster for the AFC Championship Game and did not see the field during their loss in Super Bowl LV.

In seven NFL seasons, Bell has totaled 6,453 rushing yards, 40 rushing touchdowns, plus 3,259 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches.

–Field Level Media

Dec 14, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) runs with the ball after a catch as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (24) and linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) defend during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens CB Peters fined for spitting incident

Posted on 19 December 2020 | by Field Level Media

The NFL fined Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters $12,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct for spitting in the direction of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry on Monday night.

The incident occurred at the end of the first quarter as Landry, who had his back turned, and Peters were walking to the sidelines.

On Thursday, Landry called Peters “cowardly” for his behavior during the Ravens’ 47-42 victory in Cleveland.

“Wait until I turn around and do something like that,” Landry said. “It’s like, do it to my face. Be a man about it if you’re going to do something like that.”

Peters issued a statement denying that he intentionally spit at Landry.

“Where I come from, when you have an issue with someone, you deal with it face-to-face, man-to-man,” he said. “Anyone who believes that I intentionally spit at him does not know me — plain and simple.”

Landry caught six passes for 52 yards and completed a 12-yard pass in the game. Peters registered five tackles.

–Field Level Media

Aug 17, 2020; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to throw during morning practice at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens Jackson, Peters return to practice

Posted on 24 August 2020 | by Field Level Media

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back on the field Monday after he missed the previous two practices with a reported groin injury.

After practice on Sunday, coach John Harbaugh declined to discuss the injury in detail, describing it simply as a “soft tissue” issue.

“It’s training camp, and we’re getting close to the season,” Harbaugh said. “We’re not talking about injuries too much.”

Backup Robert Griffin III took the snaps in Jackson’s place during weekend practices.

Jackson, 23, was the league MVP in 2019 and led the Ravens to an NFL-best 14-2 record on the regular season. The Tennessee Titans ousted them from the playoffs in the AFC Divisional Round.

In 2019, Jackson ran for 1,206 yards, setting the NFL record for a quarterback. He threw for 3,127 yards with 36 touchdowns and only six interceptions.

Also Monday, cornerback Marcus Peters returned to practice. He also missed two practices with what Harbaugh called a soft tissue injury.

In time split last season between the Ravens and the Los Angeles Rams, the 27-year-old Peters intercepted five passes and returned three for touchdowns.

–Field Level Media