Baltimore Ravens stir controversy for honoring Ray Rice a decade after domestic violence incident
The Baltimore Ravens are honoring Ray Rice, a former running back who was arrested nearly 10 years ago on domestic violence charges, as a “Legend of the Game.”
The Baltimore Ravens are honoring Ray Rice, a former running back who was arrested nearly 10 years ago on domestic violence charges, as a “Legend of the Game.”
Rice, who will receive the recognition at Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, played six seasons with the Ravens before his career ended in 2014 — when he was caught on video in an elevator punching his then-fiancée (now wife) Janay Palmer so hard that she hit her head on a handrail, and then dragged her out of the elevator.
Rice was part of the team’s 2013 Super Bowl win and was named to the Pro Bowl three times throughout his NFL career.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice walks onto the field before a game against the Cleveland Browns in Baltimore on Oct. 23, 2022.Lauren Bacho / APThe Ravens announced the decision in an article on the team’s website that detailed Rice’s accomplishments in football as well as his efforts at redemption. Neither Rice nor a spokesperson for the Ravens responded immediately to a request for comment.
“Rice is being recognized for the player he was, and for the redemption he has worked towards,” the article stated. “Out of the public eye, Rice has been working on himself, his relationship, and within the community.”
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