With salary cap issues, Ravens might not be able to keep three young defenders

Outside linebacker Paul Kruger emerged as a dangerous pass rusher this season, relentlessly tormenting quarterbacks. Inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe tapped into his potential as a versatile three-down defender, proving capable of chasing down running backs or blitzing quarterbacks. And cornerback Cary Williams played well, entrusted with guarding opponents' top receivers after Lardarius Webb tore his anterior cruciate ligament.

By Aaron Wilson, The Baltimore Sun

January 15, 2013