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Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees picked his spots carefully, manufacturing just enough of a pass rush to keep Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton honest last night.

Baltimore Ravens inactives include LaQuan Williams and Jah Reid

Ravens rookie running back Bobby Rainey not content with making active roster, knows he must contribute on special teams to play in games.

Legendary boxing champion Muhammad Ali took in today's practice at the Under Armour Performance Center. Wearing a purple Ravens T-shirt, the 70-year-old watched practice from a golf cart.

Maryland would like the running game to take the pressure off freshman quarterback Perry Hills in matchup with Temple

The curiosity about Bobby Rainey in Baltimore built steadily throughout August. First Ravens coach John Harbaugh singled him out for praise early in training camp. Then he scored a highlight-reel touchdown on a screen play in his first preseason game. Soon, diehard Ravens fans were asking reporters, "Who is Bobby Rainey?" But down in Bowling Green, Ky., the home of Western Kentucky University, the Ravens' diminutive rookie running back was the big man on campus.

The Ravens are leaning on Jacoby Jones to be the primary kick and punt returner. Lardarius Webb, last year's primary punt returner, could get a few punt returns, too, but Jones is expected to get the brunt of the action.

The Ravens announced that they have filled five of their eight practice squad spots, bringing back five players who they cut yesterday, including preseason standout Omar Brown.

With most of their projected starters not even suiting up for the game, the Ravens were beaten, 31-17, by the St. Louis Rams in their preseason finale last night. Here are five players who impressed and five who disappointed.

Former Houston Texan has experience at both positions, but his workload at wide receiver could impact those roles

Pierce predicts competition will go on all season

On offense, Ray Rice broke free for a 28-yard run while quarterback Joe Flacco calmly faked a handoff and found Anquan Boldin alone in the back of the end zone.

The Ravens have officially announced their full list of undrafted free agent signings, which includes 19 players.