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Timmy Jernigan has new number, new work ethic

Ravens defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan set a goal to make the Pro Bowl last season, his second year in the NFL. 

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Former Ravens Chris Givens, Brynden Trawick both find new homes

The market has been relatively quiet for ex-Ravens like Courtney Upshaw and Daryl Smith, but Chris Givens and Brynden Trawick found new homes on Wednesday.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 16, 2016

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Ravens move on from defensive starters Daryl Smith and Chris Canty

The Ravens released veteran inside linebacker Daryl Smith and declined the 2016 option on defensive end Chris Canty on Thursday, according to industry sources.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 3, 2016

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Ravens' young defensive linemen ready to get back on field

A season-ending pectoral tear for defensive end Chris Canty will leave a spot open for a pair of young defensive linemen to rejoin the gameday rotation for the Ravens.

By Jon Meoli

Dec 17, 2015

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Carl Davis, Kapron Lewis-Moore vying to step into Chris Canty's spot on defensive line

Ravens defensive linemen Carl Davis and Kapron Lewis-Moore hope for a chance to play in the final three games of the season with Chris Canty out.

By Jon Meoli

Dec 17, 2015

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Ravens make Ryan Mallett signing official, add cornerback Jumal Rolle amid flurry of moves

The Ravens made their signing of quarterback Ryan Mallett official Tuesday as part of a six-player set of transactions that saw two players waived and veteran defensive end Chris Canty placed on season-ending injured reserve.

By Jon Meoli

Dec 15, 2015

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Season over for Ravens defensive end Chris Canty

Ravens veteran defensive end Chris Canty is done for the season with a torn pectoral muscle suffered Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, coach John Harbaugh said.

By Jon Meoli

Dec 14, 2015

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Chris Canty leaves game with pectoral strain, declared out

Ravens defensive end Chris Canty left Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks with a strained pectoral muscle, and will not return, the team announced.

By Jon Meoli

Dec 13, 2015

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Jeremy Zuttah still not practicing for Ravens

Center Jeremy Zuttah said earlier this week that he was optimistic that he would play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he is running out of time.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Nov 12, 2015

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Ravens defensive backs Lardarius Webb, Kendrick Lewis questionable for Monday

Two Ravens starting defensive backs are questionable for Monday night's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 24, 2015

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Lardarius Webb, Chris Canty return to practice, but Maxx Williams among new absences

Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb, defensive end Chris Cant, and wide receiver Darren Waller all returned to practice Wednesday after spells sidelined with injury, but the team still had eight absences as preparations began for Monday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

By Jon Meoli

Oct 21, 2015

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Ravens inactives vs. Browns

The Ravens announced Sunday that the following Cleveland Browns.

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Steve Smith Sr. doubtful for Sunday's game against Cleveland

In the week's final injury report, wide receiver Steve Smith sr. is listed as doubtful while Crockett Gillmore, Breshad Perriman and Chris Canty have been declared out.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 9, 2015

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Four Ravens remain sidelined and appear out against Browns

There was some outside hope that tight end Crockett Gillmore and defensive end Chris Canty would play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, but that appears to be all but gone.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 9, 2015

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Lorenzo Taliaferro returns, but other key Ravens remain sidelined

Running back Lorenzo Taliaferro returned to practice, but other key Ravens, including Steve Smith Sr. and Crockett Gillmore, remained out.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 8, 2015

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Crockett Gillmore, Chris Canty have 'chance' to play against Browns

Tight end Crockett Gillmore and defensive end Chris Canty, who suffered game-ending calf strains in back-to-back games in the first month of the season, both have a ¿chance¿ to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, coach John Harbaugh said.

By Jon Meoli

Oct 5, 2015

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Crockett Gillmore one of four Ravens to be ruled out of Steelers game

Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore had some of his best moments last year against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he has been ruled out of Thursday's game with a calf injury.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 30, 2015

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Crockett Gillmore, Breshad Perriman, Chris Canty not practicing Tuesday

Ravens starting tight end Crockett Gillmore and rookie wide receiver Breshad Perriman missed a second straight practice Tuesday after the former was limited for the entire second half Sunday against the Bengals, and the latter appeared to tweak his sprained right knee in pregame warmups.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 29, 2015

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Eugene Monroe and Chris Canty won't play against Bengals

Though defensive Chris Canty was optimistic that he would be able to play Sunday, the Ravens ruled him out for the game, along with Eugene Monroe and Breshad Perriman.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 25, 2015

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Lorenzo Taliaferro and C.J. Mosley return to practice

In their final practice before Sunday's key game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Ravens got back C.J. Mosley and Lorenzo Taliaferro but were without three starters.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 25, 2015

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Lorenzo Taliaferro, Chris Canty, Eugene Monroe, Breshad Perriman not practicing Wednesday

Running back Lorenzo Taliaferro and defensive end Chris Canty were the only two new absentees as the Ravens resumed practice this week ahead of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, while wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee) and left tackle Eugene Monroe (concussion) remained out.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 23, 2015

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Timmy Jernigan returns to practice after preseason knee injury

Ravens defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan returned to practice Thursday after nearly three weeks out with a knee injury, making it possible he¿ll be available for the season opener Sunday at the Denver Broncos.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 10, 2015

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Ravens have some difficult decisions as roster deadline looms

Wide receivers Daniel Brown, who caught a touchdown and blocked a punt in Thursday night's preseason-closing loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and Tom Nelson, offensive tackle Blaine Clausell, inside linebacker Andrew Bose and cornerback Quinton Pointer were all let go. Their releases leave the Ravens with 70 players, meaning that they'll have to make 17 more moves by 4 p.m. on Saturday.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 4, 2015

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Asa Jackson is probably Ravens' toughest roster decision

The Ravens' 20-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons gave the coaching staff plenty to think about as it attempts to formulate the 53-man roster.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 4, 2015

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Ravens starters, some top backups sit against Falcons

As head coach John Harbaugh promised, the Ravens aren't playing any of their top starters for tonight's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 3, 2015

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Rookie Carl Davis embracing heavy workload entering preseason finale

Carl Davis has quickly grown accustomed to a full game's workload in the NFL. No Ravens defensive linemen has played more this preseason than the third-round pick out of Iowa, and he doesn't expect that to change in Thursday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 1, 2015

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Lawrence Guy returns to boost thin defensive line ahead of Atlanta game

Defensive end Lawrence Guy on Tuesday returned from a knee injury suffered Saturday against the Washington Redskins, giving the Ravens a boost at a defensive line position that could be thin in the final preseason game.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 1, 2015

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NFL preseason games are a dangerous waste of time

There was a time when preseason games provided a window to see if your favorite NFL team had improved during the offseason, but not anymore.

By Mike Preston

Aug 24, 2015

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Kelechi Osemele, Rick Wagner among six offensive linemen not dressed for Eagles game

Six offensive linemen -- including two starters and two top reserves -- didn't dress for Saturday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving the Ravens with 11 offensive linemen for the game.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 22, 2015

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Steve Smith Sr. agitates, minor altercations break out between Ravens, Eagles

Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. agitated the Philadelphia Eagles' defense all practice long on Thursday, while other minor altercations broke out in the joint practice.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 20, 2015

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Veterans Terrell Suggs, Chris Canty, Daryl Smith get day off for practice against Eagles

Ravens veterans have sporadically received days off during training camp, and coach John Harbaugh gave three of them today off ahead of Saturday¿s game against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 20, 2015

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Tense practices with Eagles loom in 'hardest training camp' some Ravens have had

After nearly three weeks of training camp in often hot and sticky conditions, several Ravens players spoke excitedly about this week's joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles. The practices, which will start Wednesday at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia and run through Friday, are a precursor to Saturday's night's preseason game between the two teams at Lincoln Financial Field.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 18, 2015

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Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan goes 'full speed' in return to full-team practice

Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan's injury, which forced him to sit out the Ravens' preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints, was a relatively minor one. However, it created some angst given that the second-year player has had some health issues in the past, including last season when he missed four games with a meniscus injury in his knee. The Ravens are also counting on him to replace longtime fixture Haloti Ngata along the defensive front.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 17, 2015

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Timmy Jernigan returns from foot injury; Kamar Aiken a new absentee at receiver

Ravens defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan returned to practice Saturday after missing several days with a foot injury, while cornerback Asa Jackson, wide receiver Kamar Aiken, and outside linebacker Steven Means were out with apparent injuries suffered in Thursday¿s preseason opener.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 15, 2015

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Ravens' defensive reserves still need work to live up to unit's high standard

A pair of quick three-and-outs meant the Ravens starting defense watched the final three quarters of Thursday's last-second 30-27 win over the New Orleans Saints as satisfied but interested spectators when their backups took over. They watched the reserves concede five scoring drives in seven tries, not counting the Saints' Hail Mary attempt at the final whistle, and saw a unit that lacked experience struggle to meet the Ravens' lofty standard.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 14, 2015

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First-team offense starts hot in Ravens' 30-27 preseason win over Saints

Joe Flacco and the starting offense engineered a 16-play, 80-yard touchdown drive on their first and only possession. The starting defense forced the New Orleans Saints to go three-and-out. And the Ravens seemingly emerged from the game without any significant injuries to frontline players.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 14, 2015

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Breshad Perriman, Timmy Jernigan, Jimmy Smith among nine Ravens not playing Thursday

First-round pick Breshad Perriman and top cornerback Jimmy Smith headlined a group of absentees for the Ravens' preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints Thursday.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 13, 2015

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Matt Schaub not a big concern, Arthur Brown on bubble and other news, notes and opinions

For all the angst about Matt Schaub's play in training camp, he wouldn't be in Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec's top five of players/issues to be concerned about if he was a Ravens official.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 12, 2015

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Ravens defensive end Brent Urban tears biceps muscle, could be lost for year

The Ravens may have lost another defensive reserve for the entire season as Brent Urban suffered a torn biceps muscle in Thursday's practice.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 8, 2015

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Ravens pass defense has ups and downs in afternoon practice

As the team ran through a two-minute, end-of-half scenario, the defensive scored a hollow victory over the first-team offense.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 8, 2015

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With many top veterans sitting out practice, tough sledding for Ravens offense at training camp

It was a relatively sloppy practice, characterized by several offside penalties and a flurry of drops.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 7, 2015

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Twenty members of Ravens' 90-man roster not practicing

Many of the Ravens veterans, along with several players who continue to nurse injuries, are not practicing today.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 7, 2015

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Defensive end Brent Urban, young pass rushers shine as veterans sit

The Ravens emerging young defensive stars showed well on Sunday as many veterans sat out.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 2, 2015

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Terrell Suggs, Steve Smith among Ravens veterans with Sunday off

Several Ravens veterans were given the day off Sunday in traning camp.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 2, 2015

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Thoughts and observations after Ravens' first full practice of camp

There should no longer be any major concern about Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs being ready to play in the season opener against the Denver Broncos.

By Mike Preston

Jul 31, 2015

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Preston: Despite appearances, Ravens have improved over last year

Mike Preston commentary. Upon further review, the Ravens might end up being the best team in the AFC.

By Mike Preston

Jul 24, 2015

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Despite big losses, analysts see Ravens in NFL postseason again

There seems to be a consensus among football pundits leaguewide: The Ravens, who annually lose veteran talent and replace it with young and unproven players, will again enter the season as one of the better teams in the AFC, and in good position to make the playoffs for the seventh time in head coach John Harbaugh's eight seasons.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jul 23, 2015

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Ravens training camp roster breakdown: Defensive linemen

The Baltimore Sun is breaking down where the Ravens stand at each position, including predictions on how many players the team will keep at each spot and which players are locks, long shots or ¿on the bubble.¿

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jul 23, 2015

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Breaking down punter Sam Koch's $18.75 million deal, Ravens' salary-cap situation

The Ravens managed to lower veteran punter Sam Koch's salary-cap figure by $700,000 when they signed him to a five-year, $16.25 million contract extension, according to NFL Players Association records and league sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Jul 10, 2015

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Few starting spots unsettled as Ravens near start of training camp

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh will preach about the importance of players earning their spot, but there are few starting jobs up for grabs for AFC North team.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jul 8, 2015