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Ravens secondary coach Steve Spagnuolo is a finalist for the New York Giants' defensive coordinator vacancy along with former Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome broke his silence about middle linebacker Rolando McClain, commenting for the first time since the former Alabama star recently retired for the second time in the past year.

The last time that Ravens nose guard Terrence Cody played football with middle linebacker Rolando McClain they were both consensus All-American selections as Alabama won a national championship.

Retired Ravens middle linebacker Rolando McClain filed not guilty pleas to charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest Tuesday through his attorney, according to Decatur Municipal Court clerk Jessica Haggard.

The Ravens have made a low-risk investment in McClain, signing the 2010 first-round draft pick from Alabama to a one-year contract with a base value of $700,000 and a maximum value of $1.1 million if he triggers $400,000 of playtime incentives.

The deal doesn't carry a big financial commitment from the Ravens, but is expected to include incentives based on playing time and performance that could boost the total value.

The Ravens are interested in inside linebacker Rolando McClain, a former top-10 pick of the Oakland Raiders. Would McClain be worth the risk for the Ravens?

The Ravens are in discussions with former Oakland Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Baltimore Sun scouting reporter by Jeff Zrebiec for the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Oakland Raiders.

Darrius Heyward-Bey likes a challenge. Or perhaps more appropriately, he enjoys being challenged. From adolescence to McDonogh to Maryland, Heyward-Bey has encountered doubts and at each turn, he has overcome those obstacles.

After surrendering 251 yards and four touchdowns to Doug Martin, Oakland expected to fortify unit vs. Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce

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.

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens' opponent that week. On Sunday, the Ravens play the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Thanks to Jerry McDonald, the Raiders beat writer for the Oakland Tribune and the Bay Area Newspaper Group, for giving us the lowdown this week.

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.

Yanda 'tweaked' ankle, knee, Williams injured ankle