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- Ed Dickson, Davon Drew both say tight end is staying optimistic and wants to participate as soon as possible
- Tight end considers himself one of the best at his position and is determined to prove it.
- Incumbent starting tight end misses teammate, but views extra work in camp as beneficial in his development
- The Ravens' worst fears about Dennis Pitta were confirmed today when further testing revealed that the third-year tight end has a broken bone in his right hand, according to a team source.
- The Ravens may have sustained their first significant injury of training camp as coach John Harbaugh acknowledged following practice today that tight end Dennis Pitta may have broken his hand.
- The loss of tight end Dennis Pitta -- who could miss the entire preseason and maybe even the season opener because of a broken hand -- really hurts the Ravens.
- Joe Flacco's accuracy was scrutinized throughout the 2011 season. Is there reason to believe Flacco will get back on track this season?
- STANDOUT PERFORMER NO. 1: Outside linebacker Sergio Kindle enjoyed a strong day. He finished with five sacks, including 2 1/2 sacks of quarterback Tyrod Taylor in a span of four plays. Kindle also came away with an interception off a Taylor pass tipped by rookie linebacker Nigel Carr.
- Ravens tight end thinks he and Dennis Pitta can perform as Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez have done for Patriots
- Joe Flacco, Jameel McClain and Ed Dickson share their perspective on conference finals
- Flacco, Rice, Boldin, Smith among players attending on Sunday
- The NFL lockout cost last year's Ravens draft class a chance to acclimate slowly to pro football.
- On paper -- and we know the dangers of evaluating football teams on that alone -- it doesn't appear the Baltimore Ravens have done much to improve an offense that ranked 12th in the NFL in points scored and 15th in total yards a season ago. But there is reason to believe that the offense will be better in 2012: They will finally have a little continuity.
- What better way to impress your friends than flashing a genuine, diamond-studded Ravens Super Bowl XXXV ring?
- Quarterback Joe Flacco's focus is on the field and his Ravens teammates, not his contract status.
- Baltimore Ravens trade out of first round, sending 29th pick in the NFL draft to Minnesota.
- Ravens trade out of the first round for fifth time in seven years
- The Baltimore Ravens have made at least one trade in each of the past 10 drafts and 14 of 16 overall. Their preference has been to trade back, but they can be aggressive when trying to secure a player they believe is special. And with eight picks this year, the Ravens have the assets to move around.
- As the clock ticks down to the 2012 NFL draft -- Round 1 is on the night of April 29 -- let's take a look at which draft prospects the Ravens are being linked to in recent mock drafts from national analysts.
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- It's a good thing the Ravens aren't looking for a pass-catching tight end in free agency because pickings are slim. Jermichael Finley, the top free agent tight end in this year's class, won't hit the market as the Green Bay Packers re-signed him to a two-year deal last month. That leaves the Washington Redskins' Fred Davis as the top free agent at the position, but there is a chance the Redskins could use their franchise tag to keep Davis.
- The NFL scouting combine starts Feb. 22. In advance of the annual meat market in Indianapolis, staff writer Matt Vensel will examine each position and give Ravens fans the 4-1-1. In this post he looks at tight ends, including Coby Fleener, Dwayne Allen, Orson Charles, Ladarius Green and Chase Ford.
- After being on the cusp of a Super Bowl trip, Ravens have only minor changes to make
- Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers a selection of reader questions about the Ravens' 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game, how the team should move forward in the offseason, and much more.
- Bernard Pollard, Jimmy Smith predicted fourth-quarter interception vs. Patriots
- Veteran safety Ed Reed doesn't take questions, while center Matt Birk says he's undecided on retirement
- Ravens QB thought he'd thrown game-winning TD in final minute
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- The Ravens' Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta are out to prove they can be as effective as the Patriots' tight ends. Baltimore's second-year tandem has played well but hasn't matched the production of Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.
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