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Ravens withdraw proposal for changes to NFL replay

Ravens withdraw proposal for changes to NFL replay

The Ravens have withdrawn their proposal to expand NFL instant replay, according to multiple reports, and confirmed by CSN.

At the next owners meeting Tuesday in Charlotte, the competition committee will consider making less dramatic changes to instant replay than the Ravens proposed.

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At the league meetings in March, the Ravens presented a proposal that would allow most plays to be reviewed by replay, with the exception of just eight judgment calls.

The Ravens argued that expanding replay would take pressure off the officials, and lead to the right call being made more often. That proposal in March was tabled. Details of the proposal being worked on by the competition committee were still being finalized.

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Former Ravens running back Justin Forsett retires after nine seasons in NFL

Former Ravens running back Justin Forsett retires after nine seasons in NFL

After nine seasons in the NFL, former Ravens running back Justin Forsett announced he is retiring on Wednesday

Over the course of his nine-year career, Forsett played for seven different teams, with his two most productive seasons coming in 2014-15 with the Ravens. In 2014, Forsett had a career-year and was named to the Pro Bowl after a season in which he amassed 1,266 yards on the ground to go along with eight touchdowns. 

The following season, Forsett only started 10 games before suffering a broken arm against the St. Louis Rams that ended his season.

Last season, Forsett appeared in just nine games between the Ravens, Broncos and Lions. 

Forsett, who was a seventh-round draft pick in 2008, was a great example of a player who wasn't the biggest or fastest, but still found a way to have a long and productive career in the NFL. Right after the 2017 NFL Draft, he penned a letter of encouragement to the current rookies who signed with teams as undrafted free agents. 

More Ravens: Heap family asks for kindness after death of their three-year old daughter Holly

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Family of Todd Heap asks for kindness to honor late daughter following tragic death

Family of Todd Heap asks for kindness to honor late daughter following tragic death

Former NFL tight end Todd Heap and his family went through an unimaginable tragedy. Now, they're looking to spread joy.

Police say Heap was moving a truck in the family's driveway on April 14, when he accidentally hit and killed his 3-year-old daughter Holly. 

Now, after the outpouring of condolences and sympathy from friends, the Heap family wants to pay it forward. 

The family has started the website "hugsfromholly.com" in memory of Holly, who would have turned 4 on Wednesday. 

"Holly was known to give the best hugs, and her love for everyone and everything in life was contagious," a statement on the site reads. "Let's spread this joy as we scatter sunshine in Holly's honor on her birthday."

The former Pro Bowl tight end played 12 seasons in the NFL, for the Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals, before retiring in 2013.

"Smile more," the site reads. "Compliment somebody. Write a kind note. Share treats (or chicken nuggets). Do a free lemonade stand. Leave a bigger tip than usual. Pay for the person behind you in the drive-thru. Donate a book in Holly's honor. Turn up the music and dance ... the list is endless. Be creative!"

The family has also created the hashtag #hugsfromhollyday, and they ask participants to share their acts of kindness and post them on social media. 

Hugsfromholly.com also includes an option to make a donation in their daughter's honor to the Baltimore Community Foundation, a group of charities that benefit the Baltimore area.

"Share this! Shout it from the rooftops!" the site continues. "Let's spread kindness and love and make Wednesday a HOLLYday!"