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Baltimore Ravens welcome back Ray Rice (to talk to rookies)

Former Rutgers running back Ray Rice, cut by the Baltimore Ravens two years ago following a domestic violence arrest, was invited back to speak to the team's rookies on Wednesday during spring workouts.

"Our 27 sessions to our rookies through our player engagement program review and teach life management and life lessons," the Ravens said in a statement. "Rice, who played for the Ravens from 2008-2014, delivered an important message that included his story, both the good and the bad. He clearly had the attention of our rookies."

Ravens rookie Willie Henry to the Sun's @jakelourim: "Hearing his experiences about being a pro and things like that — his transition .