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Dennis Pitta's decision comes as a relief

Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta has decided not to play this season after doctors told him it would be unsafe to do so. Team officials and the coaching staff were on the side of the doctors. And, I'm guessing, so were even the most diehard fans of Baltimore football.

By Alexander Pyles

Nov 11, 2015

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Despite inexperience, Ravens excited about young group of tight ends

As he enters his second NFL season, Crockett Gillmore acknowledges that he has a lot to learn, but he has become the leader of the league's youngest tight end group out of necessity. When the Ravens open the regular season against the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Sports Authority Field, they can look to the opposite sideline for a reminder of the young movement that they've undergone at the tight end position.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 8, 2015

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Ravens have been trending younger, but will that continue in 2015?

In the past three years, the Ravens have gone from having one of the older rosters in the NFL to being in the middle of the pack.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jul 1, 2015

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Maxx Williams gives Ravens long-term plan at tight end

The Ravens drafted Minnesota tight end Maxx Williams in the second round after a trade with the Arizona Cardinals, sending a fifth-round pick to move up three spots.

By Aaron Wilson

May 1, 2015

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Torrey Smith's departure nearly completes Super Bowl offensive turnover

The departure of Torrey Smith means that all of Joe Flacco's weapons from the Super Bowl XLVII-winning team are now gone.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 9, 2015

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Seeking a screen pass

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Ravens add some experience, but still will likely trend younger

There was no big youth movement this offseason like there was last year, but when the Baltimore Ravens open up the 2014 campaign, they could again boast of having a relatively young team.

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Dallas Clark to retire as an Indianapolis Colt

Veteran tight end Dallas Clark will officially retire as an Indianapolis Colt on Wednesday, the team announced.

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Five takeaways from last night's Ravens debacle

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Ravens coach John Harbaugh talks about many topics at NFL owners meetings

During an hour-plus talk at the NFL owners meetings, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh revealed that Kelechi Osemele will likely play left guard and labeled Rick Wagner the favorite at right tackle.

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Ex-Ravens wide receiver Tandon Doss signs with Jacksonville Jaguars

After struggling to establish himself in three seasons with the Ravens, wide receiver Tandon Doss has taken his act to Jacksonville.

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Ravens news, notes and opinions on Steve Smith, offensive line decisions and more

Since signing with the Ravens, Steve Smith has told anyone who will listen that he's not the final piece of the team's championship puzzle.

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With free agency nearing, Ravens have money to spend and decisions to make

The NFL's annual free-agency spending spree officially gets underway Tuesday, with the Ravens in a slightly different position than in the recent past.

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Ravens to meet tonight with tight ends Eric Ebron, Jace Amaro

North Carolina tight end Eric Ebron and Texas Tech tight end Jace Amaro are both scheduled to meet with the Ravens tonight at the NFL scouting combine.

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Tough decisions await the Ravens with franchise tag

The NFL's annual offseason free agent spending spree won't officially get underway until March 11, but the Ravens will have a $6.7 million decision to make within the next couple of weeks.

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NFL mock draft roundup on the Ravens' selection

The NFL scouting combine is in a couple of weeks, unofficially starting the league's silly season. But even though the NFL draft is still three long months away, draft analysts continue to update their mock drafts.

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Kiper says UNC TE Eric Ebron would be a 'heck of a pick' for Ravens

Although the Ravens have targeted wide receiver as a position they want to upgrade this offseason, that's unlikely to be done at the expense of the tight end spot.

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Ravens hire Steve Spagnuolo as secondary coach, Brian Pariani as tight ends coach

The Ravens made it official, naming Steve Spagnuolo as secondary coach and hiring tight ends coach Brian Pariani as tight ends coach.

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Ravens asst. GM Eric DeCosta sees chance for team to improve with deep draft

Between practices Wednesday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium, The Baltimore Sun conducted the following interview with Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta.

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Iowa tight end is a throwback player gaining attention at Senior Bowl

Iowa's imposing C.J. Fiedorowicz is playing in the Senior Bowl and has impressed NFL scouts and coaches this week with his blend of size and mobility.

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Reading between the lines on the Ravens front office's intentions this offseason

Veteran linebacker Terrell Suggs said early in the season that he'd love to be one of those rare guys who plays his entire career in one place but the next couple of months will put that to the test.

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Is the franchise tag a realistic option for Dennis Pitta?

The Ravens want to keep Dennis Pitta and the surest way for them to do it might be to use the franchise tag on the play-making tight end.

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Ravens were unable to adequately replace Anquan Boldin

As wide receiver Anquan Boldin thrived with the San Francisco 49ers this season with 85 receptions with 1,179 yards and seven touchdowns, the Ravens were simply unable to replace his physical presence outside.

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Seven tidbits and takeaways from John Harbaugh's season-ending press conference

John Harbaugh met with the Baltimore media Tuesday to talk about his first non-winning season as Ravens' head coach and where his team will go from here.

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Ravens' offseason primer on free agents and a salary cap update

Following a disappointing 8-8 season in which the Ravens failed to qualify for the playoffs after making it the previous five seasons under coach John Harbaugh, they face another challenging offseason filled with difficult personnel and salary cap decisions.

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Ravens sign eight players to reserve-future deals

The Ravens signed eight members of their practice squad to reserve-future deals today. That includes former University of Maryland tight end Matt Furstenburg, who finished the season on the practice-squad injured list after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia.

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Ravens snap count observations from Sunday's loss and the entire 2013 season

Finally, in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Ravens were able to use tight end Dennis Pitta as they originally envisioned before training camp kicked off.

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Ray Rice sits out most of the first half for strategy not injury, Harbaugh says

The quiet season of Ravens running back Ray Rice reached another low point Sunday when he stood on the sideline for nearly the entire first half.

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Ravens' Arthur Jones out vs. Bengals with concussion

Ravens starting defensive lineman Arthur Jones was scratched for today's regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium due to a concussion.

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Ravens' Dallas Clark not determining future plans until after the season

It's been three games since Ravens veteran tight end Dallas Clark has played in a game.

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Retiring Ravens receiver Brandon Stokley says 'it was a great ride'

Ravens veteran wide receiver Brandon Stokley is calling it a career after 397 catches for 5,339 yards and 39 touchdowns and sustaining multiple concussions.

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Ravens snap count observations from Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots

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Ravens notebook: Justin Tucker's streak of field goals ends at 33

Something unusual happened Sunday involving Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.

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As expected, Joe Flacco, Elvis Dumervil active for the Ravens-Patriots game

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will wear a protective brace for today's game against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium.

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Ravens Notebook: Flacco questionable, but expected to play

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco made it through the final full practice of the week without further injuring his sprained left knee. Flacco, who practiced on a limited basis all week while wearing a brace on his left knee, was listed as questionable on the injury report but on Sunday is expected to make his 108th consecutive start.

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Ravens QB Joe Flacco, RB Ray Rice both practice Friday

As the Ravens started their final full-scale practice before Sunday's showdown against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium, quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Ray Rice were both on the field.

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Rice returns to practice for Ravens, Solder returns for Patriots

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Dallas Clark returns from illness, Joe Flacco practicing again

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is practicing for the second consecutive day after suffering a low-grade sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee Monday night against the Detroit Lions. Flacco is wearing a protective brace on his left knee this week in practice and will do so Sunday against the New England Patriots.

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Joe Flacco wearing knee brace, participating in light practice

Although the Ravens left little doubt that quarterback Joe Flacco will line up Sunday against the New England Patriots despite an minor sprained left knee, he won¿t do so without taking a precautionary measure. A magnetic resonance imaging exam revealed that Flacco suffered a low-grade sprain of his medial collateral ligament, according to a source. Consequently, Flacco will wear a protective brace on his knee Sunday for the first time in his NFL career after being fitted for the equipment and started using it Wednesday during a light workout where he wasn¿t limping noticeably.

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Looking back at the Ravens' 18-16 win over the Detroit Lions

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel will look back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next opponent.

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Ravens snap count observations from Monday night's win over the Detroit Lions

Fullback Vonta Leach was an afterthought during Monday night's 18-16 win over the Detroit Lions, Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta played fewer snaps and more observations after looking at the official snap counts.

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Elvis Dumervil active for tonight's Ravens-Lions game

Ravens strong-side linebacker Elvis Dumervil is active for tonight's game against the Detroit Lions.

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Flacco could have big game vs. Lions, Ravens will likely need him to

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Ravens Notebook: Rice had strong second half vs. Vikings

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Ravens missing their pass rush in recent games

The Ravens' pass rush has been silenced, failing to record a sack and only hitting the quarterback five times during the past two games.

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Ravens snap count observations from Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings

Dennis Pitta made his season debut in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Minnesota Vikings and the Ravens tight end played 36 of the team's 85 offensive snaps and had six catches for 48 yards and a touchdown.

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Marlon Brown makes the right read on game-winning touchdown

Marlon Brown, an undrafted free agent, secured the football, then dragged his feet inbounds at the back of the end zone. After a brief review, officials confirmed it was a touchdown.

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Ravens' Elvis Dumervil, Dallas Clark ruled out, Dennis Pitta active

Ravens outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil has been ruled out of today's game against the Minnesota Vikings at M&T Bank Stadium after not practicing all week.

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Dennis Pitta activated from injured reserve-designated to return, expected to play Sunday

Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta was officially activated from injured reserve-designated to return today prior to a 4 p.m. NFL deadline, clearing the way for him to make his return to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Pitta participated in team drills all week without incident after being limited to individual That included making a diving catch for a touchdown and landing on his surgically-repaired right hip and bouncing up unfazed, according to a source.

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Ravens' Dennis Pitta feels good, is hoping to make season debut Sunday

The Ravens haven't made a final call on tight end Dennis Pitta's status for Sunday though all indications are that he'll make his season debut.