chris kuper

Thursday's season opener against the Denver Broncos was a costly game for the Ravens' offense and special teams in terms of injuries as two key players left the game nursing ailments.

The Denver Broncos have made it official, ruling out 12-time Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey for Thursday night's opener against the Ravens with a foot injury.

Ravens defensive lineman Arthur Jones remains sidelined with an undisclosed illness.

Baltimore Ravens getting healthier for AFC divisional round playoff game

The Ravens released their first injury report of the week leading up to Saturday¿s AFC Divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos, and Bernard Pierce did not practice Wednesday.

Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is active for today's game against the Denver Broncos after being sidelined last week with a torn right biceps.

Right guard Marshal Yanda and safety Bernard Pollard did not practice all week, and they were among seven Ravens listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Ravens remain mum on whether Ray Lewis will play Sunday against the Denver Broncos, but the middle linebacker was present at the early portion of practice open to the media.

The purple-and-black clad Ravens long have been the NFL's bruise brothers. With linebacker Ray Lewis leading the bullying, the Ravens¿ defense beat people up and laid down the law, especially when playing at home.