PRO: Mulitalo signed a three-year deal with the Lions March 27, bolstering the depth along the offensive line. He is reunited with Detroit Offensive Line Coach Jim Colletto who coached him in the same capacity for Baltimore the first six (1999-2004) of his eight seasons with the Ravens. Mulitalo was originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round (129th) of the 1999 NFL Draft. Midway through his rookie season, he stepped into the starting left guard position due to injuries and remained there for the duration of his career in Baltimore, playing in 106 regular season games (102 starts) as well as seven postseason games (seven starts), including Super Bowl XXXV. He was released March 7.

MANE FACTS:
• Participated in the annual Lions Bocce Ball Tournament that raised over $100,000 for Detroit Lions Charities.
• Participated in 17th annual Detroit Lions Invitational golf outing that raised more than $100,000 for Detroit Lions Charities.
• Participated in a free PGA golf lesson with local kids from Think Detroit PAL.
• Co-owner  the South Georgia Wildcats—an AF2 team out of Albany, Ga.
• One of Mulitalo’s greatest off-the-field accomplishments was the establishment of Big Ed’s Band Foundation and his work to provide instruments to city children and schools. The foundation is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of instrumental music by providing instruments, repair and other musical support to school. During his time in Baltimore, Mulitalo hosted several instrument drives throughout the year, collecting new and used instruments and financial donations. Just one example of his work was his hosting of a Luau in September 2003 to benefit Big Ed’s Band Foundation and VH1 matched dollar for dollar all funds raised as part of its “Save the Music” campaign.
• In December 2004, performed on ukulele at the Dunbar (Baltimore) High School Christmas Concert for students and faculty, and added school as another adopted band program.
• For his efforts in the Baltimore city music programs, Ed received an award from the Baltimore City Public Schools in December 2004.
• While with the Ravens, Mulitalo was a frequent contributor to charitable causes. Edwin played Santa Claus (in the largest Santa suit made) at the children’s holiday party at St. Vincent’s Center in Timonium, Md. Participated in a PSA for an Ed Block Courage Award Foundation event. Helped raise money for the Harrisburg (Pa.) Boys & Girls Club. Co-hosted, with Revens TE Todd Heap, for the annual “Gridiron Halloween Party” for Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake. Was a United Way spokesperson in 2004 and filmed a national PSA encouraging others to get involved in the community.
• With fellow Ravens lineman Bennie Anderson, Ed participated in Operation Blessing (June 2004) and Autumn Harvest 2004 (November 2004), distributing food and supplies to over 2,000 families in Baltimore’s Park Heights neighborhood, and helped rebuild homes with Sandtown Habitat for Humanity and presented the keys to new homeowner Robin Edwards at the NFL/United Way Hometown Huddle in November 2004.
• Also participated Ravens All-Community Team (RACT) Auction Party, raising over $200,000 in silent and live auctions.
• Mulitalo, who is of Polynesian decent, looked up to other Polynesian players in the NFL, such as Jesse Sapolu, Junior Seau, Vai Sikahema. He also enjoyed watching former 49ers Joe Montana and Matt Millen.
• Is a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood and Sylvester Stallone. Cites his all-time favorite movie is Braveheart, but also enjoys Predator, Heartbreak Ridge, First Blood and Die Hard. On TV, he likes watching 24.
• Collects classic cars and loves being in the Motor City. He owns 1965 and 1971 Impalas and 1973 and 1975 Caprice Classic convertibles.
• His father is a retired blacksmith.
• Enjoys breeding and selling racehorses.
• After football, he would like to put degree to use and teach high school social studies, and possibly get involved in coaching.

2006:
• Started the first four games and helped Baltimore to their first 4-0 start in franchise history before his season was cut short due to a triceps injury suffered against San Diego (10/1). He was placed on the Reserve/Injured list October 3.
• Helped open holes for the Ravens who rushed for 103 yards and touchdown on the ground, and allowed quarterback Steve McNair time to complete 63% of his passes (17-of-27) in the season opener at Tampa Bay (9/10).
• The offensive line did not allow a sack and helped the Ravens to scoring drives of 80, 7, 13 and 61 yards against the Bucs.
• Started at left (his 100th-career start) and helped pave the way for the Ravens to average 4.5 yards per rush (31 for 138 yards) and a touchdown vs. Oak. (9/17).

2005:
• Played in all 16 games, starting 15 at left guard as offensive line contributed to quarterbacks completing 59.6% of their passes, which is a Ravens' franchise record. Also helped pave the way for the Ravens to rush for 1,605 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per carry.
• Started at left guard as the offensive line’s protection allowed the offense to pass for 355 yards and a touchdown with a 62.9 completion-percentage vs. Indianapolis (9/11).
• Helped the offense to 351 total yards (213 passing yards) with 16 first downs vs. Cleveland (10/16).
• Contributed to an offensive line effort that cleared the way for Jamal Lewis to rush for 113 yards (4.9 avg.) and allowed Kyle Boller to pass for three touchdowns at Cincinnati (11/27).
• In his 100th career game, started and helped keep Boller sackless as he posted a 70.4 completion percentage with 253 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions vs. Green Bay (12/19).
• The Ravens were also able to rush for a season-high 182 yards, including 105 yards and a touchdown by Jamal Lewis against the Packers.

2004:
• Started 15 games at left guard and helped the offense rush for over 2,000 yards (2,063) for the second consecutive season, including another 1,000-yard season for Jamal Lewis.
• Started at left guard and helped pave the way for the Ravens to rush for 254 yards and two rushing touchdowns, including a franchise-record 10.3 yards per carry by Jamal Lewis at Cin. (9/26).
• Helped open holes as the Ravens ran for 192 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per rush in game 12 vs. Cin. (12/5).
• Offensive line bullied the Giants defense as the Ravens rushed for 169 yard, passed for 219 yards and four touchdowns vs. New York Giants (12/12).
• Helped hold the Steelers without a sack before leaving the game in the second quarter with a triceps injury at Pittsburgh (12/26).
• Missed finale vs. Miami (1/2) for which he was inactive due to a triceps injury.

2003:
• Was a key contributor along the Ravens’ offensive line which captured the NFL rushing title in 2003 with 2,669 yards (nearly 170 yards per game) and enabled RB Jamal Lewis to record the second-best rushing total in NFL history (2,066 yards) and become the fifth running back in league annals to eclipse 2,000 yards.
• Opened holes for Jamal Lewis as he rushed for an NFL record 295 yards and two touchdowns vs. Cleveland (9/14) before leaving the game in the second half with a knee injury.
• Missed game at San Diego (9/21) due to knee injury.
• Assisted in protecting Anthony Wright, allowing him to throw for a career-high 319 yards and four touchdowns in a spectacular 44-41 OT come-from-behind victory vs. Seattle (11/23).
• Run blocked for a Baltimore rushing attack that garnered 276 yards, including 205 by Jamal Lewis at Cleveland (12/21).

2002:
• Played in all 16 games, starting 15 games at left guard (12) and right tackle (three). Missed only start of the season vs. Tennessee (11/24) as he protected for an extra point before the offense stepped on the field, but missed the rest of the game due to a back injury suffered on that play.
• Was the starting left guard vs. New Orleans (12/8) and helped pave the way for the Ravens’ offense to rack up 201 rushing yards, including a then-career-high-tying 187 yards for RB Jamal Lewis.
• Also delivered a punishing block against the Saints to spring Lewis on his then-franchise-record 75-yard run.
• Helped provide great pass protection at Pittsburgh (12/29) allowing Jeff Blake to complete 19 of 26 passes (73%) for 336 yards and two touchdowns for a season-high 108.7 passer rating, and opened holes to allow the Ravens to rush for 114 yards against the Steelers.

2001:
• Started all 14 games in which he appeared for Ravens in addition to both post-season contests.
• Started in season opener at left guard vs. Chicago (9/9), as the OL did not allow a sack against the Bears.
• Started at left guard at Denver (9/30), as the OL did not allow a sack to the Broncos.
• Helped Baltimore rush for 207 yards vs. Tennessee (10/7).
• Worked with the offensive line as they paved the way for 226 rushing yards in Wild Card victory at Miami (1/13).
 

2000:
• Started every regular season game and each of four postseason games at left guard and contributed to Baltimore’s fifth-ranked rushing attack.
• In season opener vs. Jacksonville, started at left guard and helped the Ravens to a come-from-behind 39-36 win as the offense piled up 331 yards, 237 in the second half, and scored a then-team-record 32 second-half points to complete the second-biggest comeback in team history.
• Started at left guard vs. Cleveland. (11/26), as the Ravens rushed for 247 yards and did not allow a sack.
• Helped the Ravens offense gain a season-high 479 yards against Dallas (11/19).

1999:
• The valuable rookie stepped into the starting left guard role in Week 9 after the season-ending foot fracture suffered by RT Harry Swayne. Everett Lindsay switched from LG to RT and Edwin stepped into the LG spot.
• Saw first NFL action at left guard vs. Kansas City (10/21), entering the game after starting RT James Atkins was forced to leave with a groin injury, and Lindsay switched over to the right tackle spot.
• Usual starter Everett Lindsay switched to right tackle for the rest of the season after the loss of Harry Swayne (foot) for the season.