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Snead is coming off a hugely disappointing year, but he would give the Ravens a nice option in the slot, which they lack.

Big-play receiver Dez Bryant is seeking a new home after being released by the Dallas Cowboys last week.

According to numerous reports, the Dallas Cowboys are releasing wide receiver Dez Bryant Friday and saving significant money against the salary cap.

There isn't a whole lot left on a free-agent wide receiver market that the Ravens have been extremely active with, but Decker does have some qualities the Ravens lack.

Two interceptions by Joe Flacco and key second-down penalties have the Ravens limping into their bye week with a 4-5 record.

Mike Preston writes that the Ravens' defense has to be almost perfect to win.

The wide receiver competition got a whole lot more interesting with the acquisition of Jeremy Maclin.

In response to a question about whether the Ravens could add another wide receiver, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti points to the offensive line as the focus.

Signing Jeremy Maclin helps the Ravens offense, but the unit will go only as far as the offensive line takes it.

The Ravens and their veteran quarterback already feel much better about their wide receiver group than they did last week.

The Ravens are usually able to close deals with free agents they covet, but that didn't happen Thursday with wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.

The Ravens released tight end Dennis Pitta with an injury waiver after he dislocated his right hip during last week’s organized team activities.

The availability of proven veteran Eric Decker adds another option for the wide receiver-needy Ravens.

It would be much easier for the Ravens to fill their wide receiver need in free agency, but don't completely rule out a trade either.

Ravens defense concerned about containing Jacksonville Jaguars' duo of Allen Robinson, Allen Hurns

Torrey Smith appeared carefree and relaxed as he shrugged his shoulders each time his contract status was broached last week.

The deal for Jacoby Jones, a proven deep threat and one of the game's fastest returners, has a maximum value of $14 million if he hits all his incentive clauses, sources said.

When Joe Flacco and the Ravens offense caught fire during the 2012 postseason, a big spark was the play of a pair of pass-catchers over the middle.

In about a four hour span Sunday, the Denver Broncos went from offensive juggernaut to overmatched and overwhelmed against a swarming Seattle Seahawks defense that is among the best in recent memory.

The Ravens' secondary played arguably its best game of the season last week against the Cincinnati Bengals but they have a bigger challenge ahead this week.

Baltimore Sun reporter Matt Vensel highlights five stats that really mean something for the Ravens this week, including the play of the Ravens cornerbacks against the Bengals, the team's stingy run defense and more.

The Ravens last Thursday couldn't cover Broncos tight end Julius Thomas. Now the Ravens are preparing to face another former college basketball player turned NFL tight end, Jordan Cameron of the Browns.

One might think it is tough to find a positive in the Ravens secondary after Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning threw for seven passing touchdowns Thursday night. But in his return to a real game after his second ACL injury in four years, Lardarius Webb gave the Ravens a little something to feel good about

We knew the Ravens would be in the nickel a lot against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. They probably had to use it even more than expected as the Broncos went three-wide on more than 75 percent of their plays. As a result, Jimmy Smith, Corey Graham and Lardarius Webb played significant snaps.

Defensive coordinator Dean Pees reaffirmed that $50 million cornerback Lardarius Webb is healthy and ready heading into the Ravens' season opener Thursday night against the Denver Broncos.

Ravens cornerback Corey Graham shed the relative obscurity of being a former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl special-teams ace to becoming a key defender for the Ravens last postseason.

With a formidable pair of edge rushers in Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil, nose tackle Haloti Ngata and a handful of other pass rushers, the Baltimore Ravens appear to have what it takes to harass quarterbacks. But time won't be on their side Thursday night against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.

Three-receiver sets were by far the most commonly used personnel grouping in the NFL last season. Even the Ravens used them on nearly half of their snaps. By putting an extra wide receiver on the field, the Ravens are able to stretch defenses and take full advantage of Flacco's strong arm. They are still trying to determine which three wideouts are their best combination, but the three-receiver sets are here to stay in Baltimore and in the NFL as a whole.

Regardless of who starts at cornerback opposite Lardarius Webb, Corey Graham and Jimmy Smith will be on the field together more often than not.

In eager anticipation of the 2013 NFL season, Matt Vensel of The Baltimore Sun will take a daily look at one of the 13 opponents on the Baltimore Ravens' schedule. Today's team is the Denver Broncos.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Cary Williams allowed nine receptions in 31-30 win over New England Patriots in September.

Breaking down wach aspect of the Baltimore Ravens' AFC divisional playoff game at the Denver Broncos.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston predicts Ravens upset Saturday of Denver Broncos

Baltimore Ravens were dominated by the Denver Broncos the first time the teams played in December. Now they are preparing to meet again but this time in the AFC divisional round.

Baltimore Ravens were dominated by the Denver Broncos the first time the teams played in December. Now they are preparing to meet again but this time in the AFC divisional round.

Baltimore Ravens free safety Ed Reed references turbulent week following Cam Cameron firing