Protests and civil unrest in Baltimore made national news this week after the death of Freddie Gray in police custody. Thursday, the Ravens -- pretty much all the Ravens -- did their part to help out in the wake of what’s been a difficult week.
Almost the entire Ravens team helped out in West Baltimore today
Awesome show of support in the community.
We love this city. Always have. Always will. #BaltimoreStrong pic.twitter.com/dbxfAbUehB
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 30, 2015 A group of about 50 Ravens arriving at Matthew Henson Elementary School in West Baltimore with supplies and food.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiecsun) April 30, 2015 There are 66 guys currently on the Ravens' roster, so if there were "about 50" guys on the scene, that means over half the squad gathered in the middle of the offseason to try to help make things right.
With tensions running high between the police and citizens, the Ravens tried to spread goodwill with both:
Players and coaches are in #Baltimore today, helping to restore our beautiful city. pic.twitter.com/Byo5oRRMLw
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 30, 2015 Ray Lewis greeting police officers outside Douglass High pic.twitter.com/IdvhvnQcOl
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiecsun) April 30, 2015 Even on NFL Draft Day, coach John Harbaugh had time to spare:
Coach is showing the #Baltimore love. pic.twitter.com/21gBNQs9Iu
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