The rich tradition of professional football in Baltimore returned in 1996 when the league awarded the team to the city. The unique nickname was inspired by the poetry of former Baltimore resident Edgar Allan Poe. A veteran team that had already played as a unit took the field and avoided the usual growing pains of a new team. Success followed soon thereafter highlighted by a victory in Super Bowl XXXV.

First Regular-Season Game: A 19-14 win over the Oakland Raiders, 9/1/96.

First Regular-Season Points: A nine-yard TD run by quarterback Vinny Testaverde vs. the Oakland Raiders, 9/1/96.

First Regular-Season Field Goal: 25 yards by Matt Stover vs. the Oakland Raiders, 9/1/96.

First Draft Choice: Jonathan Ogden, OL, UCLA, 1996

First Pro Bowl Selections: Quarterback Vinny Testaverde and Safety Eric Turner, 1997

First To Rush 100 Yards In A Game: Earnest Byner, 149 yards vs. the New Orleans Saints, 9/29/96

First To Pass 400 Yards In A Game: Vinny Testaverde, 429 yards vs. St. Louis Rams, 10/27/96.

First Defensive Score: Mike Caldwell, 45 yard interception return vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, 11/24/96.

First All-Pro Selection: Jonathan Ogden, T, 1997.

First Super Bowl Appearance: A 34-7 victory over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV.

Most Career Rushing Yards: Jamal Lewis, 5,763 yards (2000-2004).

Most Career Passing Yards: Vinny Testaverde, 7,148 yards (1996-1997).

Most Career Receptions: Travis Taylor, 204 receptions (2000-2004).

Leading Scorer: Matt Stover,1,001 points (1996-2004).

Longest Interception Return: Ed Reed, 106 yards vs. Cleveland Browns on 11/7/04 set an NFL record.

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