The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Ravens began informing veterans of their pending release on Monday and are hopeful of being able to re-sign tight end Todd Heap and receiver Derrick Mason.

Diehards Line:The team also informed RB Willis McGahee that he'll be released -- but it doesn't appear he'll get a chance to return. McGahee won't be the only Raven moving on. The team realizes it is likely to lose a lot of free agents, including FB Le’Ron McClain.