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"Obviously, he's one of our leaders now, even in his third year," defensive coordinator Dean Pees said of Mosley.

At some point this summer, Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees figures to have a better idea of how all the pieces will fit together.

The Ravens insist they'd be comfortable with relying on Arthur Brown and Zachary Orr at inside linebacker.

Leading up to the draft, The Baltimore Sun will look at the Ravens' personnel at each position, explore whether they could add to that position and analyze who

Leading up to the draft, The Baltimore Sun will look at the Ravens' personnel at each position, explore whether they could add to that position and analyze whom

Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley has had to share the spotlight with veteran middle linebacker Daryl Smith during his first two seasons in the NFL, but that will

The Ravens added three more key players over age 30 this offseason.

As former Ravens Daryl Smith and Courtney Upshaw made their first visits of free agency Thursday, the organization brought back two other members of last year's team. The Ravens announced Thursday that they've re-signed wide receiver Marlon Brown and outside linebacker Chris Carter.

The Ravens have announced that they are re-signing wide receiver Marlon Brown and linebacker Chris Carter.

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.

The Ravens have traditionally been slow to move in free agency, and they may need to be more cautious than usual because this is one of the most critical off-seasons in team history.

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

The Ravens will be well-represented at this week's Senior Bowl, an extended opportunity to scout select members of the 2016 draft class.

Ravens linebacker Zachary Orr wants to start next season alongside C.J. Mosley, even if Daryl Smith is back.

The Ravens defense held Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to 215 passing yards.

Key matchups in the Ravens' game against the Steelers on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Key matchups in Ravens vs. Seahawks game

There are far too many teams struggling to get a good read on where the Ravens will end up picking in the NFL draft.

Three key matchups in the Ravens' game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

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.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston picks three key matchups in the Ravens' game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Wide receiver Chris Givens (ankle) returned to practice after missing Wednesday¿s workout and wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. (back) and tight end Crockett Gillmore (calf) practiced for a second straight day, but the Ravens still had eight players sidelined.

Late in the fourth period, some fans in the upper deck at M&T Bank Stadium were starting to make their way to the parking lot. The Ravens were behind by three points, but there was not much hope for this team. If you lose to the Browns, you're done.

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

Ravens wide receivers Steve Smith Sr. and Michael Campanaro left Thursday's 23-20 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers with back injuries.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston picks three key matchups in the Ravens' game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley scored his first career touchdown Sunday in a moment that provided fleeting momentum for the 0-3 Ravens.

An offseason when second-year inside linebacker C.J. Mosley's injured wrist limited his work on pass coverage didn't hinder his improvement in that area.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston picks three key matchups for the Ravens' game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

A look at the offense, defense, special teams and intangibles ahead of the Ravens' game in Oakland against the Raiders.

In many respects, Terrell Suggs was the last man standing, the final link to these Ravens and their great defenses of the past.

Ravens' decision to use top receiver Steve Smith Sr. as their primary punt returner wasn't a one-game deal. Ravens special teams coordinator and associate head coach Jerry Rosburg said Thursday that Smith will continue to be used in that role, believing that the 36-year-old remains the team's best option.

The Ravens are getting healthier, but they could be without starting left tackle Eugene Monroe for Sunday's game.

The Ravens played a strong defensive game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, but I¿m not truly confident in this unit yet.

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.

Five stats that stand out as the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos prepare for the 2015 season opener Sunday at Sports Authority Field.

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.

In recent weeks, Arthur Brown has been a second-team inside linebacker and his spike in defensive and special teams snaps — both in practices and preseason games — suggest that the Ravens are trying to figure out where the 25-year-old fits in.

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.

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.

There was some good and some bad for Ravens in joint practices with Eagles.

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

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

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

Ravens inside linebacker Arthur Brown alertly diagnosed a pass thrown over the middle by backup quarterback Matt Schaub intended for running back Javorius "Buck" Allen.

Ravens training camp highlights for Friday, July 31.

With cameras lining the sidewalk near the players' entrance of the Ravens facility in Owings Mills, stalwart outside linebacker Terrell Suggs was, predictably, the only player to acknowledge the attention given to the mundane act of showing up for work. Others entered the building with their head down, but Suggs — who became the Ravens' last remaining defensive star this offseason and spent the time away from the team facility enjoying his celebrity — gave a smile and a wave.

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

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.¿

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.