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Five sacks against a struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers team doesn't mean the pass rush is all of a sudden a strength. But the team has gotten impact performances from the pass rushes even without the sacks.

Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith quit Twitter last week, and explained why with the honesty that might have made such a departure from the social media necessary.

The Ravens are getting healthier as rookie defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan and offensive guard Kelechi Osemele returned to practice.

The Falcons have posted a single road victory since the start of the 2013 season, good for a .091 road win percentage in that stretch, including five straight losses outside the Georgia Dome.

Ravens notes on John Urschel and the ubiquitous Ravens rookies, Joe Flacco, and of course, Jimmy Smith

As he does each week, Childs Walker shares five takeaways from the Ravens' Week 6 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

These will be the breakout stars when the Ravens travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers on Sunday.

A 43-17 blowout raised questions about the Bengals' ability to defend elite offenses without injured Pro Bowl linebacker Vontaze Burfict in the lineup.

Commenting for the first time since a disappointing setback setback, Hurst vowed to learn from the rough outing and improve.

The Ravens officially ruled out defensive end Chris Canty, offensive tackle Eugene Monroe and defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ravens left guard Kelechi Osemele remained sidelined Friday with a bruised and slightly hyperextended right knee.

When Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco took his first snap in the full-squad portion of Wednesday's practice, three of his usual five starting linemen were nowhere to be found. Despite that, and a shaky performance by the offensive line last Sunday, Flacco said he has no concerns about the group.

Eight Ravens didn't practice on Wednesday, including six starters.

When NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent huddled recently with retired players about player conduct issues, former Ravens kicker Matt Stover was among the voices they sought out.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is considering implementing an independent panel of outside experts to advise the league on whether to place NFL players or other NFL employees on paid leave while their legal situations are pending in the court system.

After three straight games without giving up a sack, Ravens surrender four to Colts

Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb is active for today's game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Indefinitely suspended former Ravens Pro Bowl running back along with his wife, Janay, and his defense attorney, Michael Diamondstein, will meet with both NFL investigator Robert Mueller III and NFL Players Association investigator Richard Craig Smith, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Ravens veteran defensive end Chris Canty didn't make the trip and won't play today against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Breaking down each aspect of the Ravens' Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Andrew Luck has engineered the Colts to the top of the league in total yards (1,776), passing yards (1,304), and first downs (107) through the first quarter of the season, with the third-year quarterback earning the plaudits for the team's performance.

Pernell McPhee has never operated in the spotlight on the Ravens defense, but the fourth-year outside linebacker has carved out an effective place in the rotation by both feeding on those who hog the attention, and at times, taking it away from them.

Davis has allowed just six catches and no touchdowns this season on 15 targets with an opposing passer rating of 22.6, according to the Colts

Unlike last week when Canty didn't practice for the entire week due to a knee injury and still started against the Carolina Panthers, he's regarded as a long shot to play this week.

Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs returned to practice Friday after being sidelined the previous two days with a lingering groin injury.

While many teams use the no-hudlle offense, the Ravens are taking it slower this year

When Terrell Suggs lifted himself off of Newton on the final play of the Panthers¿ first drive last Sunday, he thought his frustrating streak without a sack was finally over. He even did a little dance.

A week after he was critical of the Ravens¿ coverage breakdowns, defensive coordinator Dean Pees defended the play of starting safeties Matt Elam and Darian Stewart, saying he thought the team¿s secondary played well in the victory over the Carolina Panthers.

The Ravens still don't know whether they'll have veteran defensive starters Terrell Suggs and Chris Canty for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Thirteen years later, Smith and Wayne are still going strong. The 35-year-old veteran receivers are leading their respective teams in receptions and yardage and are looking to display their tradecraft again Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Baltimore Ravens' James Hurst went to countless games at Lucas Oil Stadium as a kid and he'll make his return there Sunday as a starting left tackle.

Baltimore Ravens veteran Jacoby Jones is struggling to catch passes and get chances on kick returns

Ravens left offensive tackle Eugene Monroe said his arthroscopic knee surgery went well last week, but was noncommittal on when he'll return to practice.

Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith ripped Carolina Panthers management on Charlotte radio.

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is on pace to pass for 5,220 yards this season as he heads into Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions on the Ravens' win over the Carolina Panthers and other topics about the team.

Former Dunbar standout outside linebacker Horace Miller has signed with the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.

Ravens 10-pack on slow starts on defense, most of the Smiths, and where the production is coming from through four weeks.

Now, Brown was a healthy scratch Sunday against the Carolina Panthers for the fourth consecutive game as he's yet to play in any regular-season games this year.

Juan Castillo absorbed much of the blame for the struggles of the Baltimore Ravens' offensive line last year. He, at least, deserves some credit for the group's turnaround this year.

After going 3-1 in first quarter of season, schedule becomes more challenging for Baltimore Ravens

Quarterback Joe Flacco was nearly perfect on third down Sunday against Carolina

If playing time connotes a growing level of trust, then Ravens rookie free safety Terrence Brooks is starting to bolster his reputation with the coaching staff.

The Ravens aren't ruling out veteran cornerback Lardarius Webb for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Ravens wide receivers Marlon Brown and Jacoby Jones are heading in opposite directions in terms of playing time and production.

A week after missing a coverage against Browns, Ravens again give up a big play for a touchdown

Wide receiver Steve Smith's 61-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter off a pass that deflected off the hands of Owen Daniels set the tone for the Ravens in a 38-10 dismantling of the overmatched Carolina Panthers in front of an announced 71,218 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Running back Justin Forsett almost gave up football, but now he's the Ravens' leading rusher

Starting in place of injured left tackle Eugene Monroe, rookie James Hurst holds his own