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Torrey Smith, heading into his second season with the San Francisco 49ers after playing four years with the Ravens, hosted his fifth annual charity basketball game Saturday afternoon at Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore. All proceeds for the event benefited the Torrey Smith Foundation, which provides for at-risk youth.

Former Ravens inside linebacker Bryan Hall tried out for the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, according to a league source.

Ravens Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata didn't practice today because of personal reasons and was excused from practice.

Newly signed slot receiver Brandon Stokley practiced with the Ravens for the first time Monday, but it was obvious that he was unfamiliar with his new teammates and what he was supposed to be doing on a few plays, which is understandable considering he was lining up on his couch a few days ago.

Sunday's open practice at M&T Bank Stadium started at 5:00 p.m. and ended around 7:15. Approximately 2,500 fans attended. It was partially cloudy and temperatures were in the mid 80s. Players wore full pads for the second straight practice.

Ravens outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw isn't practicing today during an open practice at M&T Bank Stadium.

Matt Vensel recaps Baltimore Ravens training camp for August 10, 2013.

After getting hurt in Thursday's preseason opener, both Deonte Thompson and Bernard Pierce missed practice today for Ravens.

Matt Vensel recaps the Baltimore Ravens' training camp practice for July 28, 2013.

Rookie fullback Kyle Juszczyk got stood up by inside linebackers Arthur Brown and Bryan Hall in lead-blocking situations.

Months later, Hall has gotten down to a lean 255 pounds through a strict diet and exercise regimen.

Ravens starting inside linebacker Jameel McClain remains optimistic that he'll ultimately gain full medical clearance after suffering a spinal cord contusion last December against the Washington Redskins.

During a sweltering Saturday at Reisterstown Regional Park, Cody was among a group of several Ravens players who took part in inside linebacker Jameel McClain's annual football and fitness clinic.

As diminutive Ravens running back Bobby Rainey and punter Sam Koch belted several home runs at Ripken Stadium, cornerback Lardarius Webb came away even more impressed by what surrounded his teammates Sunday in Aberdeen.

The Ravens' Corey Graham, Torrey Smith, Josh Bynes, Lardarius Webb, Michael Huff, Bryan Hall, Anthony Allen, Asa Jackson attend American Red Cross event in Baltimore.

We have known for a couple of weeks that defensive lineman Bryan Hall would be slimming down to move to inside linebacker. But Tuesday was the first time that the Ravens acknowledged publicly that Kelechi Osemele may play left tackle and that defensive end Pernell McPhee would become a hybrid linebacker.

McPhee is a 6-foot-3, 280-pounder who dipped to 1 1/2 sacks last season after finishing second on the defense with six sacks as a rookie two years ago.

The Ravens have been linked to several inside linebackers for their first-round draft pick, including Notre Dame's Manti Te'o, LSU's Kevin Minter and Georgia's Alec Ogletree.

The text message from Ravens coach John Harbaugh hit defensive lineman Bryan Hall's phone recently, and was greeted with an enthusiastic response.

Ravens reserve defensive lineman Bryan Hall has signed his $480,000 exclusive-rights free agent tender, the team announced.

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The Ravens added size and depth to their defensive line by agreeing to deals with defensive tackle Chris Canty and defensive end Marcus Spears.

The NFL offseason heats up on Tuesday when the free agency period begins and the NFL draft will take place next month. In anticipation of those events, blogger and reporter Matt Vensel will look at six key positions the Ravens might address in free agency and the NFL draft in the days leading up to the start of free agency. Today, he looks at defensive tackle.

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl return specialist holds court on late-night program

On Sunday, the Ravens play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, and they will attempt to win their second Lombardi Trophy with a roster largely constructed with homegrown players raised in the Ravens Way.

Inactives for today's AFC championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots.

The Ravens have scratched starting left offensive guard Jah Reid for today's AFC wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a toe injury that prevented him from doing much at practice all week.

This week, Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson looks back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next of opponent.

The Baltimore Ravens' junior varsity lost to the second-string Cincinnati Bengals 23-17 -- with the fourth-string CBS crew calling the game.

Baltimore Ravens fullback Vonta Leach aggravated his ankle injury

Two minutes into overtime of a 31-28 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedEx Field, the Ravens allowed a 64-yard punt return to Redskins cornerback Richard Crawford that directly led to a 34-yard game-winning field goal by kicker Kai Forbath.

Twelve games down. Four to go. Yes, we are at another quarter pole, so let's dig into the third quarter snap counts to see which trends have developed when it comes to playing time. These numbers, which come courtesy of the NFL, are pretty interesting due to the return of Terrell Suggs and injuries to other key Ravens players.

The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year didn't return, heading to the locker room for further examination during the final minutes of the Ravens' 23-20 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

Leftwich, Roethlisberger, Adams among Steelers' inactives

Unlike last year when Philip Rivers seemingly had an eternity to stand in the pocket and shred the defense in a decisive win over Baltimore, the Ravens sacked him six times Sunday afternoon during a dramatic 16-13 overtime victory at Qualcomm Stadium.

After manhandling a soft Raiders front seven, the Ravens' line will be tested by the Steelers' OLB tandem of James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley. Their extensive repertoire of pass-rushing moves is formidable