There are younger standouts in the Ravens' secondary, of course, but the veterans are, for the NFL, long in the tooth.

The Ravens should have an improved offense as they seek their second straight AFC North title, but how will they fare on the other side of the ball?

The Ravens could move cornerback Brandon Carr from his usual outside spot to the inside position or use a rotation of Anthony Levine Sr. and Maurice Canady to replace the loss of Tavon Young.

Over the second half of the season, driven by smart play and bold calls, there has been perhaps no better closer in football than the Ravens defense.

Humphrey declined to accept the award because, according to a team spokesman, “he does not want to separate himself from his teammates.”

Ravens players respond to the news that the team said it's working with John Harbaugh to extend his contract, which expires after the 2019 season.

Columnist Mike Preston grades the Ravens' performance in their 22-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night.

Welcome to your Ravens-Chargers watching companion. Return here throughout Saturday’s 8:20 p.m. game for real-time recaps and analysis.

Ravens notebook featuring Tavon Young's first NFL touchdown and Brandon Carr's nomination for Walter Payton Man of the Year.

It’s striking how few defensive snaps the Ravens are playing overall with the offense dominating time of possession.

The Ravens’ outside linebacker duo of Terrell Suggs and Matthew Judon saved their best for (the) last (quarter) in Sunday’s 34-17 win against the Oakland Raiders.

Though headlines have focused on the Ravens' uncertainty at quarterback, they know they must recapture their early-season dominance on defense to make a serious playoff push.

A Pittsburgh offense that ranks fourth in yards per game and fifth in scoring seems to be running smoothly with running back James Conner, the Ravens defensive coordinator said Thursday.

Analyzing the Ravens' snap count from the win over the Titans.

The Ravens secondary is hoping for improved health, with several players questionable.

A hip injury sidelined the slot cornerback from Thursday’s practice, and the team has only four healthy cornerbacks.

The Ravens were their own worst enemies in a 12-9 overtime loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

The defensive tackle joked that “me not being there is the only reason” he won’t play at the Cleveland Browns, but Henry is listed as questionable in the team’s final injury report of the week.

The starting left tackle has another difficult challenge on his plate in Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.

With Smith sidelined this year, the Ravens' pass defense has been perhaps even better without him than it was with him last season.

The Ravens are in good position at the first-quarter pole thanks to an offense starting to hit its stride and a defense that's been stingy. But there's room for improvement.

From Joe Flacco's plethora of targets to the secondary's success without Jimmy Smith, here are five things we learned from the Ravens' 26-14 win in Pittsburgh.

Baltimore Sun writers weigh in on the Ravens-Steelers game Sunday night at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

The Steelers have won the past three meetings with the Ravens, but this week marks the Ravens’ best chance in recent years.

In an encouraging sign for the Ravens, middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (bone bruise in left knee) and nose tackle Michael Pierce (bruised foot) practiced Wednesday.

Breaking down the Ravens' matchup with the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Tasked with stopping the NFL's No. 4 ranked offense, the Ravens are looking to re-energize at home and regain some pride in a defense that has traditionally been tough for nearly 20 years.

With two possible starters already sidelined, the Ravens ruled two injured backups out of Thursday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Breaking down the matchup between the Ravens and Bengals ahead of Thursday night's game.

Said coach John Harbaugh: “You could easily get all wrapped up in that and get distracted from what matters, which is going out there Thursday night and playing well.”

The Ravens' cornerbacks thrived without Jimmy Smith in the team's 47-3 season-opening victory. But they know they'll face a sterner test Thursday night in Cincinnati.

It’s beginning to look more likely that the Ravens will play against the Cincinnati Bengals without cornerback Maurice Canady and running back Kenneth Dixon.

From Joe Flacco's sharp opening performance to the Ravens' aggressive use of Lamar Jackson, here are five things we learned from the team's 47-3 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Find out how Mike Preston grades the Ravens.

In a 47-3 win at M&T Bank Stadium that featured the Joe Flacco of Ravens fans’ dreams, there was no more impressive performance than that by the Ravens defense.

There is only so much the Ravens can know about how they will hold up without Smith and defensive tackle Willie Henry.

For the Ravens, the first game of the 2018 season has been a long time coming in more ways than one.

The organization’s first-round pick from a year ago is looking to improve on his numbers of 34 tackles, 11 pass breakups and two interceptions. “I think I can do a lot of good things,” Humphrey said.

The team also ruled out defensive tackle Willie Henry and rookie tight end Hayden Hurst.

Breaking down the Ravens' 2018 NFL season opener against the Buffalo Bills. Who has the edge?

The suspension of cornerback Jimmy Smith for the first four games of the 2018 season has turned what many thought to be a strength for the Ravens into a question mark, at least for the short term.

Here’s what’s worth keeping an eye on as the Ravens prepare for Sunday’s season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

From Lamar Jackson's preseason evolution to Kaare Vedvik's superpowered leg, here are five things we learned from the Ravens' 30-20 win over the Washington Redskins.

As the Ravens prepare to trim their roster to 53 players, cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste hopes to take advantage of Jimmy Smith's impending absence.

The Ravens defense has been impressive during the preseason and that's in part attributable to the schemes and approach of new coordinator Don Martindale, Mike Preston writes.

The Ravens face tough decisions with several position groups as they prepare to cut their roster to 53 players.

Ravens players and coach John Harbaugh shared their reactions to Jimmy Smith's coming four-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith practiced Wednesday in the wake of his suspension for personal misconduct, even as the team prepared to begin the 2018 season without one of its most important players.

The Ravens would have cut Jimmy Smith except for the fact that he’s a former first-round draft pick and a several-million-dollar investment.