The Ravens are keeping their offensive sledgehammer, as Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard has signed a deal to stay in Baltimore.

The Ravens broke their free agency silence Tuesday, announcing they agreed to a one-year deal with fullback Patrick Ricard, who has made five Pro Bowls in eight seasons with the team. Ricard, 30, has not played as large a role in two seasons under offensive coordinator Todd Monken as he did under previous coordinator Greg Roman,

The Baltimore Ravens kept a major part of their dominant rushing attack on Tuesday, when they re-signed five-time Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard. The one-year deal is fully guaranteed, according to a source.