Posted Wednesday March 10, 2010 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason (85) is brought down from behind by Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman after Mason caught a pass for a first down in the first quarter of their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland in this December 20, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Joe Giza
BALTIMORE, Maryland (Reuters) - The Baltimore Ravens have reinforced their commitment to a strong passing game for next season by agreeing a new two-year deal with wide receiver Derrick Mason.
The deal, worth $8 million according to the Baltimore Sun, comes after the Ravens traded for receiver Anquan Boldin last week and signed wideout Donte Stallworth last month.
The 36-year-old Mason caught 73 passes for 1,028 yards last season and his chemistry with young quarterback Joe Flacco has helped boost the team's air attack.
"I'm getting myself ready to play football and help the Ravens win," Mason said on the team's website (www.baltimoreravens.com).
"But the first thing I am going to do is take my family on vacation."
Mason will enter the 2010 season 14th on the NFL's all-time reception list with 863 catches.
(Reporting by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles, editing by Nick Mulvenney)
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