L.J. FORT NEWS

Officially hangs up cleats Fort announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, Chris Ward of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Fort hasn't played since the 2021 preseason, when he suffered a torn ACL as a member of the Ravens. The 35-year-old linebacker played 91 regular-season games split between the Browns, Seahawks, Steelers, Eagles and Ravens. Fort posted 173 career tackles (117 solo), including 5.0 sacks, as well as one interception among his 10 passes defensed.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles giving young linebackers more opportunities to play

It wasn’t a huge surprise Wednesday when the Philadelphia Eagles waived Eric Wilson, the free agent they’d signed in the offseason to lead their linebacking group

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Ravens have stayed the course despite their injury problems

When the Baltimore Ravens lost running backs J

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Talking Football With L.J. Fort The Ravens inside linebacker talks about his hot start and what he's seen from rookie Patrick Queen next to him.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

High expectations again for QB Jackson, Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are 30-7 in the regular season with Lamar Jackson as the starting quarterback

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Don Martindale details what injury to L.J. Fort means for Ravens' defense Don Martindale spoke about what the injury to L.J. Fort means for Baltimore’s defense

AUGUST 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Lands on IR The Ravens placed Fort (ACL) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact As expected, Fort's torn ACL has forced him to injured reserve. The nine-year veteran is coming off a career-high 54 tackles in 14 games for the Ravens last year. Malik Harrison and Chris Board are now set to compete for the backup linebacker spot behind Patrick Queen.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens put Fort on injured reserve with torn ACL

The Baltimore Ravens have put linebacker L

AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Ravens linebacker L.J. Fort will miss 2021 season after tearing ACL Ravens coach John Harbaugh said L.J. Fort told him in a text message, “Coach, nothing will hold me back. I’ll be fine. Don’t worry about me....

AUGUST 23, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Suffers torn ACL Fort suffered a torn ACL during Saturday's preseason contest against the Panthers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While it was a clean tear, Fort's season will still likely be over after he undergoes surgery. The nine-year veteran notched a career-high 54 tackles in 14 games with the Ravens last year. In his absence, Malik Harrison and Chris Board will compete for the backup linebacker spot behind Patrick Queen.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens tie NFL record with 19th straight preseason win, 20-3

Tyler Huntley threw for 187 yards, and the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-3 to tie an NFL record with their 19th straight preseason win

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Suffers knee injury Saturday Fort (knee) was listed as questionable to return to Saturday's preseason contest against the Panthers.

Impact Fort notched a career-high 54 tackles in 14 games with the Ravens last year and was rewarded with a one-year contract this offseason. The 31-year-old will likely compete with Malik Harrison and Chris Board for backup reps behind Patrick Queen. Fort's status for the Ravens' third preseason game against Washington on Aug. 28 is unknown.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

L.J. Fort Becomes Latest Raven to Change His Jersey Number L.J. Fort is going from No. 58 to No. 3, becoming the team’s second inside linebacker to switch jerseys.

MAY 20, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Ravens will target wide receivers, edge rushers in draft

GM Eric DeCosta is looking to boost the Ravens’ passing attack that ranked last in the NFL in yards per game and attempts

APRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Staying in Baltimore The Ravens re-signed Fort to a one-year contract Thursday.

Impact Ford notched a career-high 53 total tackles across 14 games with the Ravens last year, in addition to two pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery which he returned for a score. The 31-year-old will be a key factor in Baltimore's linebacker corps, but as long as he's only playing a rotational role he won't offer much in the way of fantasy value.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens Bring Back L.J. Fort on a One-Year Deal The veteran inside linebacker was let go in mid-March but is returning to the Ravens.

APRIL 1, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Ravens re-signing LB L.J. Fort to one-year deal, reuniting after brief split The deal comes two weeks after the Ravens declined the 2021 option on Fort’s contract, a cost-cutting move that saved them $2.3 million in s...

APRIL 1, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Reports: Ravens Didn’t Pick Up L.J. Fort’s Contract Option Veteran inside linebacker L.J. Fort, a steady contributor on defense and special teams, is reportedly now a free agent.

MARCH 17, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Will face Titans in Week 11 Fort (finger) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Fort was a full participant throughout the practice week after being forced to sit out the Ravens' past two games with his finger injury. All indications pointed toward him playing Week 11, and now it's confirmed the 30-year-old will return to his starting inside linebacker slot Sunday for a rematch of January's divisional-round loss to Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pegged as questionable Fort (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Titans.

Impact Fort practiced without limitations Friday, so it looks like he's on track to play Sunday barring a setback. The Northern Iowa product has started the last six games he played, but he logged more than a 50 percent snap share on just one occasion in that stretch. He's a tough IDP play at that rate, especially while averaging just 3.7 tackles per contest.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Fort (finger) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Fort was forced to miss the past two games with the finger issue, but as evidenced by this news, he appears to be on track to return for Week 11. Now that Fort is officially healthy, he'll look to return to his usual starting role as one of the team's inside linebackers for Sunday's game against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries, mistakes pile up in Ravens' 23-17 loss to Patriots

The Baltimore Ravens entered their matchup with the New England Patriots missing several key players

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Cam Newton helps Patriots beat Ravens in rain and wind

Cam Newton threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score and the New England Patriots fought through rain and wind to hold off the Baltimore Ravens 23-17 on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Gilmore out for 3rd straight game as Patriots host Ravens

Patriots won’t have cornerback Stephon Gilmore for the third straight game after he was ruled out with a knee injury for New England's matchup with Baltimore

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Can't go Sunday Fort (finger) is inactive for Sunday's game in New England.

Impact Fort's finger injury will force him to miss a second straight contest. In his stead, Malik Harrison could receive another opportunity to start alongside Patrick Queen.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE