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Ravens' 2012 draft class had several misses, but one big hit

The Ravens' 2012 draft class, which is all gone now, is generally viewed as a disappointment. But the organization may not have won a second Super Bowl without it.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 29, 2016

• Sports

Only three years later, little of Ravens' last Super Bowl team remains

It was only three years ago when the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers, 34-31, to capture Super Bowl XLVII. So much has changed since.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 5, 2016

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Former Ravens backup Tyrod Taylor makes it to Pro Bowl before Joe Flacco but ...

Technically, long-time Ravens backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor will play in a Pro Bowl before his former teammate Joe Flacco. But remember, Flacco was asked to go to last year's Pro Bowl and turned down the invitation.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jan 26, 2016

• Sports

Ravens' Brent Urban, Kapron Lewis-Moore celebrating mutual health

On their long, shared road back from injury, Ravens defensive ends Brent Urban and Kapron Lewis-Moore would dream over dinner about how their much-anticipated debuts would play out once they finally had a clean bill of health.

By Jon Meoli

Dec 4, 2015

• Sports

John Harbaugh discusses most difficult roster decisions for the Ravens

In his first comments since the Ravens trimmed their roster to the 53-man group they essentially began the week with, coach John Harbaugh said there were several positions where the team had tough decisions to make.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 8, 2015

• Sports

Ravens news, notes and opinions on the roster, being a trendy Super Bowl pick and more

A couple of days after they got down to 53 men, the Ravens' roster remains unchanged. What gives?

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 8, 2015

• Sports

Ravens defensive line has a tradition to uphold

Timmy Jernigan, who is the man tabbed to replace Haloti Ngata after the Pro Bowl defensive lineman was traded to the Detroit Lions in March, and Carl Davis represent the most recent additions to a defensive line group that throughout the Ravens history has been the franchise's premier strength, due to its depth and continuity among the coaches and players.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 7, 2015

• Sports

Charles James, Bryn Renner highlight Ravens practice squad

Ravens bring back several players waived yesterday and also add colorful cornerback Charles James from Houston Texans.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 6, 2015

• Sports

Asa Jackson, Jah Reid among cuts as Ravens trim roster to 53 players

In getting down to a 53-man roster Saturday, the Ravens showed a willingness to move on from their draft picks, the importance that they place on special teams and how much they value having defensive depth.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 5, 2015

• Sports

Ravens practice Saturday with full roster before final cuts

The Ravens took to the field Saturday morning with a full roster of 70 players, meaning any decisions on cutting their roster from 70 to 53 players by the 4 p.m. deadline Saturday will come after practice.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 5, 2015

• Sports

Ravens have some difficult decisions as roster deadline looms

Wide receivers Daniel Brown, who caught a touchdown and blocked a punt in Thursday night's preseason-closing loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and Tom Nelson, offensive tackle Blaine Clausell, inside linebacker Andrew Bose and cornerback Quinton Pointer were all let go. Their releases leave the Ravens with 70 players, meaning that they'll have to make 17 more moves by 4 p.m. on Saturday.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 4, 2015

• Sports

Asa Jackson is probably Ravens' toughest roster decision

The Ravens' 20-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons gave the coaching staff plenty to think about as it attempts to formulate the 53-man roster.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 4, 2015

• Sports

Ravens starters, some top backups sit against Falcons

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.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 3, 2015

• Sports

Ravens on bubble see meaning in otherwise meaningless preseason game

The fourth preseason game in the NFL's bloated August schedule is reserved for reserves like them, with a few dozen players vying for a handful of spots on the back end of the Ravens roster entering a game that has meaning only to them.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 2, 2015

• Sports

Ravens news, notes and opinions on roster competitions, running backs and the pass rush

What happened to all of the roster competitions? It¿s a fair question to ask as the Ravens prepare to trim 22 players from their roster to get down to 53 by Saturday.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 2, 2015

• Sports

Rookie Carl Davis embracing heavy workload entering preseason finale

Carl Davis has quickly grown accustomed to a full game's workload in the NFL. No Ravens defensive linemen has played more this preseason than the third-round pick out of Iowa, and he doesn't expect that to change in Thursday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 1, 2015

• Sports

Lawrence Guy returns to boost thin defensive line ahead of Atlanta game

Defensive end Lawrence Guy on Tuesday returned from a knee injury suffered Saturday against the Washington Redskins, giving the Ravens a boost at a defensive line position that could be thin in the final preseason game.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 1, 2015

• Sports

Lardarius Webb, Kelechi Osemele, Eugene Monroe, Michael Campanaro return to practice

The Ravens got three starters and a fourth key offensive piece back Monday as guard Kelechi Osemele, tackle Eugene Monroe, cornerback Lardarius Webb, and wide receiver Michael Campanaro.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 31, 2015

• Sports

Ravens start strong, but reserves falter in 31-13 loss to Washington

The Ravens' backups had a brutal night against the Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 29, 2015

• Sports

Timmy Jernigan leaves game with knee injury; Ryan Jensen in concussion protocol

Ravens defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan suffered an apparent right knee injury on the fourth defensive play of the game Saturday against the Washington Redskins, while offensive lineman Ryan Jensen left the game with a head injury and is in the concussion protocol, the team announced.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 29, 2015

• Sports

Several Ravens struggle with the heat

After Sunday's off day, the Ravens were in full pads for Monday's workout, which started at 10 a.m. and finished up at 12:45 p.m. It was one of the hottest days of camp and several Ravens struggled to deal with the heat. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh had the players take an extended water break a little more than halfway through practice.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 17, 2015

• Sports

Perriman remains sidelined though several Ravens return

While Breshad Perriman remains sidelined from practice, the Ravens did get back fellow receivers Marlon Brown and Kamar Aiken.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 17, 2015

• Sports

Timmy Jernigan returns from foot injury; Kamar Aiken a new absentee at receiver

Ravens defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan returned to practice Saturday after missing several days with a foot injury, while cornerback Asa Jackson, wide receiver Kamar Aiken, and outside linebacker Steven Means were out with apparent injuries suffered in Thursday¿s preseason opener.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 15, 2015

• Sports

Ravens' defensive reserves still need work to live up to unit's high standard

A pair of quick three-and-outs meant the Ravens starting defense watched the final three quarters of Thursday's last-second 30-27 win over the New Orleans Saints as satisfied but interested spectators when their backups took over. They watched the reserves concede five scoring drives in seven tries, not counting the Saints' Hail Mary attempt at the final whistle, and saw a unit that lacked experience struggle to meet the Ravens' lofty standard.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 14, 2015

• Sports

Breshad Perriman, Timmy Jernigan, Jimmy Smith among nine Ravens not playing Thursday

First-round pick Breshad Perriman and top cornerback Jimmy Smith headlined a group of absentees for the Ravens' preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints Thursday.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 13, 2015

• Sports

Matt Schaub not a big concern, Arthur Brown on bubble and other news, notes and opinions

For all the angst about Matt Schaub's play in training camp, he wouldn't be in Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec's top five of players/issues to be concerned about if he was a Ravens official.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 12, 2015

• Sports

Timmy Jernigan remains out on depleted Ravens defensive line

With their wide receivers and defensive backs mostly healed, the Ravens' latest depth issue appears to be on the defensive line, where defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan, defensive tackle Christo Bilukidi, and defensive end DeAngelo Tyson missed practice Tuesday.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 11, 2015

• Sports

John Harbaugh to be conservative with injured players, starters in Thursday's game

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said they'll be conservative with the team's injured players in the preseason opener, with the starters not playing much.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 11, 2015

• Sports

Several injured Ravens return as Kendrick Lewis, Timmy Jernigan sit out

Wide receiver Marlon Brown and rookie cornerback Tray Walker returned to practice Monday after a week out with injuries, while defensive starters Kendrick Lewis and Timmy Jernigan were absent.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 10, 2015

• Sports

Kapron Lewis-Moore becoming his old self after two years of injuries

Ravens defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore is relishing his time on the field after knee and Achilles injuries kept him out for two years.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 9, 2015

• Sports

Top four wide receivers out for Ravens Saturday as Maxx Williams, Kelechi Osmele return

A Ravens offense that began practice Saturday without its top four receivers got a boost with the returns of rookie tight end Maxx Williams and starting guard Kelechi Osemele.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 8, 2015

• Sports

With many top veterans sitting out practice, tough sledding for Ravens offense at training camp

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

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 7, 2015

• Sports

Twenty members of Ravens' 90-man roster not practicing

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

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 7, 2015

• Sports

John Harbaugh got 'a little crazy' during physical practice Thursday

¿With what coach John Harbaugh called ¿one of the toughest practices of the year¿ not producing the results he wanted, the eighth-year head coach started providing the intensity himself.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 6, 2015

• Sports

Preston: Despite appearances, Ravens have improved over last year

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

By Mike Preston

Jul 24, 2015

• Sports

Ravens training camp roster breakdown: Defensive linemen

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.¿

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jul 23, 2015

• Sports

Sam Koch's extension crosses off one more item on Ravens' to-do list for 2016

Getting Sam Koch and Jimmy Smith signed were big first moves, but the Ravens will have plenty more to do next offseason.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jul 10, 2015

• Sports

As minicamp begins, so does training camp countdown

The 2015 Ravens will be together as a full team for the first time this week with workouts scheduled from Tuesday through Thursday at the Under Armour Performance Center. Players will practice for the final time before the start of training camp in July.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jun 15, 2015

• Sports

Without Haloti Ngata, versatility key on Ravens' defensive line

In the absence of traded defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, defensive coordinator Dean Pees said he¿s excited about the depth and versatility of the young group that remains in Baltimore.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 9, 2015

• Sports

John Harbaugh upbeat about medical progress of defensive linemen Brent Urban, Kapron Lewis-Moore

Now, Urban and Lewis-Moore have made significant progress to the point where coach John Harbaugh predicted that they'll likely be full-go during organized team activities.

By Aaron Wilson

May 22, 2015

• Sports

Ravens news, notes and opinions on Dennis Pitta's future and the draft

The Ravens drafting of two tight ends doesn't mean that Dennis Pitta won't play again. But it does reflect the reality of the situation.

By Jeff Zrebiec

May 4, 2015

• Sports

Compensatory picks could fill holes, dictate draft success, Ozzie Newsome says

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome believes Saturday's six picks will dictate the success of the 2015 draft.

By Jon Meoli

May 2, 2015

• Sports

NFL draft position-by-position breakdown: Defensive linemen

Until April 30, the first round of the 2015 NFL draft, The Baltimore Sun will examine the Ravens¿ depth at each position, the potential of them adding to that spot early in the draft and some of the players who they could target.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Apr 28, 2015

• Sports

Rookie Brent Urban's ACL rehab on track, with minicamp target for return

Brent Urban, the Ravens' 2014 fourth-round pick, is ready to return this spring to make an impact at defensive end.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 15, 2015

• Sports

Free agency payday expected for Ravens' Pernell McPhee

And McPhee figures to be one of the Ravens¿ more complicated free agent decisions.

By Aaron Wilson

Jan 11, 2015

• Sports

Tackle Eugene Monroe active for Ravens, but James Hurst gets the start

After making progress with his ankle injury all week, Ravens left offensive tackle Eugene Monroe is active for Saturday's AFC divisional-round playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

By Aaron Wilson

Jan 10, 2015

• Sports

Deep Ravens defensive line has ability to 'dominate from top to bottom'

Whether through injury, illness, or suspension, the Ravens' talent at defensive line has been diluted all season. With one key cog or another missing for all but four of the team's 17 games, the group has still collapsed pockets, occupied blockers and held opponents without a 100-yard rusher all season.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 7, 2015

• Pro Football

Notebook: Haloti Ngata returns, makes his presence known early

Baltimore Ravens' defensive line is bolstered by the return of defensive tackle Haloti Ngata from four-game drug suspension.

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Film study of the Ravens' 20-10 win over the Browns

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the game film from Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.

By Aaron Wilson

Dec 30, 2014

• Sports

Five Things We Learned from the Ravens' 20-10 win over the Cleveland Browns

As he does each week, Childs Walker shares his five biggest takeaways from the Ravens' 20-10 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

By Childs Walker

Dec 29, 2014