Today in History Today is Friday, July 8, the 189th day of 2022. There are 176 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 8, 1972, the Nixon administration announced a deal to .
Early Wednesday morning, the Baltimore Ravens announced that fourth-year outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at age 26 after authorities found him unresponsive in a North Baltimore home.
The Ravens had one of the most dominant defenses in the history of the NFL during the 2000 season. Ray Lewis, the NFL s Defensive Player of the Year, led a unit that ran roughshod over opponents. Now, the Ravens team will be further immortalized with a 30 for 30 documentary on ESPN.
The salary cap annually forces teams into tough decisions, leading to quality players unexpectedly becoming free agents. These cuts can come back to bite teams, with vets eager to prove their ex-employers wrong.