Introduced as the newest member of the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, Elvis Dumervil says he'll play with a "brick wall" on his shoulder after being asked to take a pay cut by the Denver Broncos before being released after a paperwork folly.

"I think at times in life you deal with people who say you can't do this or you shouldn't do that. In this world, you have to prove a point and prove yourself. I'm all about that. Year in, year out, that's what drives me. I like to go in as a rookie every year, where you have to prove yourself. I have a chip on my shoulder, I may have a brick wall now. I'm so excited. I can't wait to get out with the guys and really compete," Dumervil said.

He will wear No. 58 with the Ravens, which he wore in college when he played for Louisville.

Elvis Dumervil has agreed to a five-year, $35 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

Dumervil will earn $8.5 million in Year 1.

Dumervil had agreed upon a reduction of his 2013 salary with the Denver Broncos from $12 million to $8 million, but he and his agent were unable to execute the contract before a deadline. Dumervil was released by the Broncos as a result.

Dumervil signed a six-year, $61.5 million contract in 2010.

Ozzie Newsome has turned over a considerable portion of the Ravens' roster this offseason.

The Baltimore Ravens are pursuing Elvis Dumervil.

Dumervil does not have a visit to Baltimore scheduled, but Ozzie Newsome reached out to the player's agent immediately after he was cut, the Baltimore Sun reported. 

Dumervil had agreed to reduce his salary with the Denver Broncos from $12 million to $8 million for next season.

The Broncos are discussing a new deal with Dumervil.

The Denver Broncos have offered a new contract to Elvis Dumervil.

"We've offered Elvis a contract," Broncos team president John Elway said Tuesday. "We'd like to have Elvis back."

Dumervil and the Broncos agreed upon a restructured contract that would have paid him $8 million in 2013. But Dumervil's agent did not fax the paperwork to the Broncos until after the deadline, forcing the team to cut him.

Dumervil fired agent Marty Magid on Saturday. 

Elvis Dumervil had agreed to a reduction of salary to remain with the Denver Broncos, but his agent did not send a fax to the team until 4:06 PM.

The Broncos were forced to cut Dumerville because his salary of $12 million would become guaranteed at 4:00 PM.

Dumervil agreed to reduce his base salary from $12 million to $8 million for 2013.

Dumervil signed a six-year, $61.5 million contract in 2010.

Danny Amendola agreed to sign with the New England Patriots, a day before news broke of Wes Welker's decision to join the Denver Broncos.

Welker was seeking a deal in the $8 million to $9 million range from the Patriots and settled for $6 million with the Broncos in a move that appeared to be on principle.

The Patriots moved quickly on Amendola knowing that they could not afford to lose both him and Welker in free agency.

The Denver Broncos have agreed to a one-year deal with Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie.

Rodgers-Cromartie spent the past two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles after coming over in the Kevin Kolb trade.

Rodgers-Cromartie was a Pro Bowl selection in 2009.

Wes Welker has agreed to sign with the Denver Broncos on a two-year, $12 million deal.

Welker leaves the New England Patriots after an incredibly productive run.

"Excited to have Wes join the Broncos. His production & toughness will be a great asset!" John Elway wrote on Twitter.

Welker was unable to come to terms on a deal with the Patriots.

The Denver Broncos have informed Ryan Clady that they will use the non-exclusive franchise tag on him.

Clady has been an All-Pro left tackle in 2008, 2009 and 2012.

Clady was the 12th overall pick out of Boise State in 2008.