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Pro Bowl special-teams ace has seen limited action on defense

Second-year cornerback tied for team lead in special-teams tackles

Like many of his colleagues, Ravens coach John Harbaugh is leery about drawing conclusions about his team after reaching the quarter pole of the 2012 campaign. But after watching the Ravens make improvements across the board in nearly every special teams category, Harbaugh is cautiously optimistic about what he has seen on the field.

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain was standing on the edge of the field, watching backup Dannell Ellerbe take the majority of the workload opposite middle linebacker Ray Lewis during a 44-13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed practices after injuring his hamstring on Monday.

Eagles coach has been a mentor to Baltimore Ravens coach

Baltimore Ravens star free safety Ed Reed strained his right hamstring during his 34-yard interception return for a touchdown, but it's not regarded as serious.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees picked his spots carefully, manufacturing just enough of a pass rush to keep Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton honest last night.

For the Ravens, the season begins tonight at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, who were a playoff team a year ago. Most of us probably have a feeling that the Ravens are going to be pretty competitive this year and should challenge for a playoff spot for a fifth straight season.

Seventh-year Ravens punter Sam Koch hopes to increas the hang time of his kicks this season.

Roster cuts made by Ravens, down to 53 players

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb said unit will improve, and he isn't worried about who will be the other starting cornerback

On offense, Ray Rice broke free for a 28-yard run while quarterback Joe Flacco calmly faked a handoff and found Anquan Boldin alone in the back of the end zone.

Reserve defensive back and special-teams contributr carted off

Veteran needed for special teams

Despite additions of Corey Graham and Asa Jackson, cornerback is focused on improving his technique and soldifiying his status with team

Ravens outside linebacker Albert McClellan looped around the Atlanta Falcons' offensive line Thursday night, powerfully redirecting his charge to crash into quarterback John Parker Wilson.

The defense's ability to apply pressure got off to a modest start when defensive end Pernell McPhee tagged quarterback Joe Flacco. But the pass rush really ramped up during a two-minute exercise during which backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor was whistled down five times in six plays. The other play resulted in a Hail Mary from Taylor to rookie wide receiver Tommy Streeter getting deflected by strong safety Sean Considine and intercepted by inside linebacker Jameel McClain.

Aaron Wilson delivers his impressions on the Ravens roster from training camp.

Jackson is one of six Ravens rookies who didn't play for a Football Bowl Subdivision school competing for roster spots in training camp. The learning curve is steeper for small-school prospects, according to veterans who took that less-beaten path to the Ravens because NFL.

Jackson is one of six Ravens rookies who didn't play for a Football Bowl Subdivision school competing for roster spots in training camp. The learning curve is steeper for small-school prospects, according to veterans who took that less-beaten path to the Ravens because NFL.

Initially signed for his prowess on special teams, former Chicago Bears cornerback has impressed with his skills in the secondary

Notes on Bryant McKinnie, the Ravens' tackle situation and much more.

It didn't take Brendon Ayanbadejo long to conjure a one-word adjective for the play of the Ravens special teams in 2011. "Mediocre," the special teams ace and inside linebacker said last month.

The Ravens will hold their first full-team practice of training camp Thursday, July 26. Each day leading up to the official start of camp, The Sun will examine several key position battles that will be decided during preseason. Today Jeff Zrebiec looks at cornerback.

When the Ravens signed Corey Graham on March 23, the team thought it was getting a special-teams ace who had gone to the Pro Bowl in 2011 as a member of the Chicago Bears. The Ravens also got a capable cornerback who started a total of 10 games in 2008 and 2009 for the Bears.

Rookie wide receivers Deonte Thompson and Tommy Streeter are trying to climb the depth chart during this week's mandatory minicamp.

Ravens expect 'greatness' from Jimmy Smith

Flacco, Rice, Boldin, Smith among players attending on Sunday

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec has news, notes and opinions on the Ravens' OTAs.

The NFL lockout cost last year's Ravens draft class a chance to acclimate slowly to pro football.

With a number of needs, Ravens head into one of the most important drafts in franchise history.

Every weekday until tomorrow, the day before the first round of the NFL draft, The Sun will examine where the Ravens stand at each position, the likelihood that they will address that spot early in the draft and some of the prospects that they may consider. Today is defensive backs.

The Ravens will host plenty more prospects in the weeks ahead. There is a lot that goes into deciding what prospects come to team facilities in the days before the draft.