Brendon Ayanbadejo believes gay rights activism played factor in release from Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have had to part ways with many veteran players this offseason. Linebacker Ray Lewis and center Matt Birk retired. Safety Ed Reed, linebacker Paul Kruger and linebacker Dannell Ellerbe signed with new teams. Safety Bernard Pollard was released as well. The Ravens also made a decision to release linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo on…