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Ravens could use two tight ends more often in 2013

For the Baltimore Ravens, the trade of Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers leaves a significant and belligerent void. The Ravens hope one or more of several young receivers can fill the void. That includes a pair of athletic, pass-catching, matchup-busting tight ends in Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson, who could be tough to stop when they're on the field together.

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Ozzie Newsome to speak at NFL career development symposium at Wharton School of Business

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome is among the front office executives scheduled to speak at an NFL career development symposium at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Is the read-option really just 'the flavor of the day?'

You know how you wake up on Sunday morning and enjoy the challenge of trying to complete the crossword puzzle or the Sudoku in the newspaper? That's how NFL defensive coordinators and coaches like Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin when they wake up in the morning feel about the read-option offense, which puzzled many teams during the 2012 season.

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Are Ravens, Texans in a real tug of war for Ed Reed?

Veteran free safety visited the Texans on Friday

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Ed Reed leaves Texans' building without deal, talks continuing

Ravens free agent safety Ed Reed has left the Houston Texans' offices without agreeing to terms as he completed his two-day visit, according to league sources with knowledge of the deal.

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Ed Reed to visit the Texans on Thursday, sources say

Ravens free safety Ed Reed is set to visit the Houston Texans on Thursday, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.

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Ed Reed hires agent David Dunn

The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year has hired California-based agent David Dunn to represent him after going without an agent for the past few years after firing his previous agent.

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Ravens offseason primer -- safeties

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 safeties.

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Browns, Colts in bidding war for Kruger; Browns, others interested in Ellerbe

Paul Kruger is well beyond the Ravens' financial constraints due to a tight salary cap and won't be back with the Super Bowl champions following a breakthrough season.

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Cleveland Browns could make push to sign Ravens' free agents

Look for the Cleveland Browns to make an early push during free agency to sign several of the Ravens defensive players.

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Ed Reed hasn't heard from Ravens, hopes to remain with Super Bowl champions

With his six-year, $44.5 million contract expired, Reed is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time.

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With Joe Flacco's deal done, Ravens will likely decline to use franchise tag

Now that quarterback Joe Flacco is poised to become the highest paid player in the NFL by virtue of a $120.6 million contract, the Ravens aren't expected to use the franchise tag on any of their other unrestricted free agents.

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Ed Reed is the model for top safeties in 2013 NFL draft class

Free safety Ed Reed has been a presence in the NFL for nearly a dozen years, instinctively patrolling the Ravens' secondary and baiting quarterbacks into miscues.

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Did the entire team come over, tell you they love you, and then left you in the middle of the night with 20 bucks and an all day bus pass on your nightstand?

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Commentary: Big plays lift Ravens

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Super Bowl broadcast marred with excess commercialism, scripted approach

CBS broadcaster Phil Simms can't deviate from the script

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Pending free agent Ed Reed says his preference is to remain with Ravens

Baltimore Ravens veteran free safety Ed Reed's $44.4 million contract is expiring.

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Ed Reed on his pending free agent status: 'Yeah, I could definitely play for coach Belichick'

Ed Reed has patrolled the Ravens secondary for so long that his potential job prospects in another NFL city are rarely broached.

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Dean Pees leads Ravens through challenging season of injuries

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees has led a defense that is resilient, surviving a slow start and a slew of injuries to be in top form in the postseason and earn a Super Bowl berth.

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Who is best choice to be Bears' new coach?

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Ray Lewis says he meant no disrespect to Colts with 'final dance'

Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis said he did his trademark late-game dance on Sunday to honor ¿my time and my city,¿ not out of disrespect to the Indianapolis Colts.

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Ravens offense wakes up in second half of 24-9 win over Colts

On a day when Ravens fans said their goodbyes to linebacker Ray Lewis, it was the combination of Joe Flacco and Anquan Boldin that sent the team into the next round.

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Ray Lewis farewell tour moves to Denver

Ravens' Ray Lewis gets to play another day as victory sends team to Denver to face Peyton Manning and the Broncos.

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Anquan Boldin gives Ravens record-setting day

Ravens' Anquan Boldin was involved early and often in the second half, catching all five passes Joe Flacco threw his way while establishing a new franchise single-game playoff record with 145 receiving yards.

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Chuck Pagano, Reggie Wayne said offense not impacted by absence of Bruce Arians

Chuck Pagano, Reggie Wayne said offense not impacted by absence of offensive coordinator Bruce Arians

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Pagano expresses pride, not regret

Colts coach Chuck Pagano was understandably disappointed in the outcome of Sunday¿s playoff game against the Ravens

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Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians hospitalized, Clyde Christensen to call plays

The Indianapolis Colts' offense took another hit this morning when offensive coordinator Bruce Arians was hospitalized with severe flu-like symptoms.

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Four Ravens predictions sure to go wrong vs. the Colts

In this game-day staple, blogger Matt Vensel makes four sometimes-courageous predictions for the game. All he asks is that you don't hold it against him whenever those predictions end up being embarrassingly wrong.

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Commentary: Ravens ready to make a run for Ray

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Ravens pose challenge to porous Colts run defense

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Colts' season has been fun, now what will it take for them to win?

Whatever happens Sunday in Baltimore, it¿s been an amazing football season to countenance. Whatever happens, even a Ravens¿ blowout, this has been the most fun, inspiring, unlikely season anybody around here can remember.

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Ex-Ravens defenders Cory Redding, Tom Zbikowski return as Colts

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive end, strong safety to square off with old team Sunday in wild-card playoff game

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Still a rookie, QB Andrew Luck a big part of Colts' success

No. 1 overall pick in 2012 NFL draft established several NFL records for first-year players this season

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Chuck Pagano says it will be 'special' to return to Baltimore as Colts coach

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Slowing down Luck will be key for Ravens

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Right now, Ravens safety Ed Reed 'not thinking about' his future

34-year-old veteran said Ray Lewis is a big part of his successful career with Ravens

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Harbaugh pays tribute to retiring Ray Lewis, anticipates emotional day Sunday

Baltimore Ravens veteran middle linebacker Ray Lewis is retiring after this season

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Ravens-Colts scouting report

Ravens will be playing to give Ray Lewis a win while the Colts are fighting for coach Chuck Pagano

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Ravens-Colts predictions from The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun reporters and columnists make their picks for the Baltimore Ravens' game against the Indianapolis Colts

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Indianapolis Colts just another opponent to Jim Caldwell

Indianapolis Colts just another opponent to Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell

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Time for Ravens to refocus

The Ravens were back at work Thursday at the Under Armour Performance Center, continuing their X-and-O preparation for Sunday¿s playoff opener against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Breaking down Sunday's Ravens-Colts wild card game with Mike Chappell of The Indianapolis Star

Every week, we hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens' opponent that week. This week, we chatted with Mike Chappell, who covers the Indianapolis Colts for The Indianapolis Star

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Could Sunday also be Ed Reed's last home game with Ravens?

Linebacker Ray Lewis will likely play his last game at M&T Bank Stadium Sunday, but it might be the last home game for Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed as well.

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Colts expect passion from Baltimore fans on Sunday

For most of the callow Colts, the history of the Colts¿ move from Baltimore to Indianapolis might as well be as distant and foreign as the publication of the Magna Carta and the War of 1812.

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Ray Lewis plans to retire following season

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Coaches, players throughout the NFL salute Ray Lewis

The news of Ravens legendary middle linebacker Ray Lewis' upcoming retirement triggered plenty of reactions around the league.

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Ray Lewis says he'll retire after Ravens season ends

Ray Lewis, the legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker, said he'll retire after this season.

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Ravens Notebook: Ravens face former defensive coordinator

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Coffee Companion (1/2): your daily Ravens fix

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday.

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Who are 1st winners in the NFL playoffs?