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The Ravens sustained no significant injuries and were pretty sharp in their final organized practices before next month's training camp.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will spend the next month working out and keeping his right arm in shape through regular throwing sessions with friends, teammates and anybody else capable of catching a tight spiral

The Ravens plan to sign veteran cornerbacks Aaron Ross and Dominique Franks following their successful minicamp tryout, according to sources.

As veteran cornerback Aaron Ross covered receivers Tuesday during his minicamp tryout with the Ravens, the former New York Giants starter quickly realized how long it's been since he's played football.

Still looking for cornerback depth, the Ravens will give former first-round pick and Super Bowl champion Aaron Ross a look this week, according to the player.

The Ravens continue to monitor the veteran cornerback market and are among the teams that have reached out to former Pro Bowl selection Brandon Flowers since he was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, according to a source.

It's been an educational experience this week for the Ravens' secondary, receiving extra tutoring from retired former Pro Bowl cornerback Sam Madison.

Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees won't know for sure until his players strap on the pads and can start making tackles, but if the way his young defense is getting to the ball in organized team activities is any indication, the Ravens might be nearing a return to their fast, ball-swarming defense of old

The fast pace of the NFL is something Ravens undrafted rookie cornerback Tramain Jacobs grew accustomed to during his time at Texas A&M.

San Francisco signed quarterback Colin Kaepernick to a six-year, $110 million contract extension with a record $62 million guaranteed on Wednesday, which inevitably brought up comparison¿s to the contract signed last March by the quarterback who bested Kaepernick in Super Bowl XLVII ¿ the Ravens¿ Joe Flacco.

Months later, the Ravens are evaluating the merits of returning cornerbacks Chykie Brown and Asa Jackson as they compete for the nickel back job behind starters Lardarius Webb and Jimmy Smith.

The conversations between coach John Harbaugh and general manager Ozzie Newsome about the Ravens' roster have brought them to a conclusion.

Seamster considered the Ravens, Dolphins and Jaguars as his final three choices with the Ravens' offer including an $8,000 signing bonus

When the Ravens were contemplating what to do during the NFL draft, general manager Ozzie Newsome said the only time they seriously considered picking a cornerback was during the first round.

When the three-day draft ended and the Ravens had made the last of their nine selections, there was just as much talk about what needs they didn't address as those they did.

It is viewed as almost a certainty that the Ravens will draft a safety on either day one or day two of the draft.

Ravens running back Ray Rice is the last player the Ravens drafted that made a Pro Bowl. Only the Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders and New York Jets have gone through a longer drought.

The Ravens devote a considerable amount of resources into scouting small-school draft prospects.

There is no such thing as an ideal schedule, but there is a favorable one and the Ravens appear to have gotten just that with an early-season Thursday game, a late bye week and a soft finish.

Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb regained trust in his left knee by the end of last season, confident enough to plant without hesitation to backpedal and accelerate into coverage.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh met briefly with the Baltimore media yesterday and reiterated several things he said last week, including that the Ravens remain in the market for a tight end, quarterback and cornerback.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh made it clear that despite a busy two weeks, the Ravens aren't done in free agency. They still have more work to do throughout their roster, including an offensive line that remains under construction.

The deal for Jacoby Jones, a proven deep threat and one of the game's fastest returners, has a maximum value of $14 million if he hits all his incentive clauses, sources said.

The Ravens wanted to keep cornerback Corey Graham but the Buffalo native went home to sign a four-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

Eugene's Monroe's status looms large as free agency opens and the Ravens prepare to lose several kept players from the organization.

Corey Graham exceeded the expectations of just about everyone beyond himself and the Ravens after he signed as a free agent two offseasons ago.

When the Ravens signed Corey Graham to a two-year, $4.204 million contract two years ago that included a $1.2 million signing bonus, they promised him a shot at a role beyond special teams. Two years later, the former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl special-teams ace has emerged as a valuable nickel back and spot starter whom the Ravens would like to retain as an unrestricted free agent.

The quiet season of Ravens running back Ray Rice reached another low point Sunday when he stood on the sideline for nearly the entire first half.

Ravens starting defensive lineman Arthur Jones was scratched for today's regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium due to a concussion.

Defensive tackle Arthur Jones and cornerback Asa Jackson were the only Ravens not present during the portion of Friday¿s practice open to the media.

Ravens running back Ray Rice, wide receiver Torrey Smith and center Gino Gradkowski are all practicing today.

The Ravens didn't practice on Christmas, but issued an estimated injury report based on trainers' evaluation of players' statuses.

Something unusual happened Sunday involving Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will wear a protective brace for today's game against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco made it through the final full practice of the week without further injuring his sprained left knee. Flacco, who practiced on a limited basis all week while wearing a brace on his left knee, was listed as questionable on the injury report but on Sunday is expected to make his 108th consecutive start.

As the Ravens started their final full-scale practice before Sunday's showdown against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium, quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Ray Rice were both on the field.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is practicing for the second consecutive day after suffering a low-grade sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee Monday night against the Detroit Lions. Flacco is wearing a protective brace on his left knee this week in practice and will do so Sunday against the New England Patriots.

Although the Ravens left little doubt that quarterback Joe Flacco will line up Sunday against the New England Patriots despite an minor sprained left knee, he won¿t do so without taking a precautionary measure. A magnetic resonance imaging exam revealed that Flacco suffered a low-grade sprain of his medial collateral ligament, according to a source. Consequently, Flacco will wear a protective brace on his knee Sunday for the first time in his NFL career after being fitted for the equipment and started using it Wednesday during a light workout where he wasn¿t limping noticeably.