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Digest (Aug. 16): Apprentice Urizar Velazquez rides to first win at Laurel Park

Brian McFarlane's 3-year-old gelding Free to Trump was a gate-to-wire winner of Thursday's fourth race to give apprentice jockey Urizar Velazquez his first

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Ravens could be stuck in no man's land with potential first-round trade partners

At No. 16 overall, “I don’t really feel like they’re in a very sweet spot,” former NFL lineman and current analyst Ross Tucker said.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 24, 2018

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Five local players have sights set on NFL through draft or free agency

Every year, a handful of players with local ties make the jump to an NFL training camp, either as a drafted player or a college free agent.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Apr 21, 2017

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Ravens enter draft with visions of stealing starters in fourth round

The Ravens enter Thursday's draft with seven of the top 135 picks for the first time in franchise history.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 28, 2016

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Ravens will have seven of the first 134 picks in April's draft

The Ravens have nine overall picks in April's draft and they'll be on the clock three times in a five-pick span of the fourth round.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 29, 2016

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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

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Ravens awarded three compensatory selections in April's draft

The Ravens Friday were awarded three compensatory selections, meaning that they'll have nine picks in April's draft.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 11, 2016

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Notes on combine invites, ex-Ravens hitting free agency

Three Baltimore natives will get the opportunity to improve their draft status at the NFL scouting combine later this month.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 12, 2016

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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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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

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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

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After this season, either Marshal Yanda or Kelechi Osemele must go

Through the years, Ravens offensive guards Marshal Yanda and Kelechi Osemele have tried not to allow too much pressure, but they are about to put the Ravens in a tough situation.

By Mike Preston

Jul 20, 2015

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Former Ravens in the news

Gino Gradkowski went from the Ravens' starting center to an afterthought. Now, he's in line to start for the Denver Broncos and make his regular-season debut against his old team.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jun 12, 2015

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Ravens' salary cap update: Team has $10.673 million available under NFL limit

Following their four-year, $48 million contract extension for cornerback Jimmy Smith, the Ravens are $10.673 million under the NFL salary-cap limit of $143.28 million.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 24, 2015

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Ravens' salary-cap update: $7.685 million under NFL limit

The Ravens are $7.685 million under the NFL salary-cap limit of $143.28 million. That includes a $2 million salary-cap figure for new backup quarterback Matt Schaub.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 7, 2015

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Former Ravens center Gino Gradkowski passes physical, trade to Broncos now official

The Denver Broncos' trade for former Ravens backup center Gino Gradkowski is now official after he passed his physical Thursday.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 2, 2015

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Ravens trade backup center Gino Gradkowski to Broncos

The Ravens are trading backup center Gino Gradkowski to the Denver Broncos, according to an NFL source.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 1, 2015

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Ravens salary-cap update: Team is $8.385 million under NFL limit

The Ravens are $7.875 million under the NFL salary-cap limit of $143.28 million, a solid financial situation at this stage of the offseason.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 25, 2015

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Torrey Smith's departure nearly completes Super Bowl offensive turnover

The departure of Torrey Smith means that all of Joe Flacco's weapons from the Super Bowl XLVII-winning team are now gone.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 9, 2015

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Ravens have moves to make to create needed salary cap room

Free agency is just over a month away, giving the Baltimore Ravens four weeks to make moves to create more salary cap room.

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Once a weakness, deep and talented offensive line now Ravens' strength

After a season in which Joe Flacco was sacked barely more than once per game, a journeyman running back ran for more than 1,200 yards, and the line blocked for the league's sixth-best rushing attack, the unit that took the worst of the criticism for 2013's 8-8 campaign emerged as a strength last season, and potentially for years to come.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 25, 2015

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Ravens' Steve Smith, Elvis Dumervil among players who triggered extra pay

Because of his playing time along with individual and team performance, Smith earned an extra $1 million by hitting incentive thresholds in his contract

By Aaron Wilson

Jan 16, 2015

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With Eugene Monroe out, Ravens starting two rookie offensive linemen

Ravens offensive tackle Eugene Monroe was scratched due to an ankle injury for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns.

By Aaron Wilson

Dec 28, 2014

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Notebook: Ravens lose two starting offensive tackles to foot injuries

With a must-win game facing the Ravens next Sunday, they could be without their starting offensive tackles.

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Despite ankle injury, Ravens' Chris Canty active Sunday against Texans

Ravens veteran defensive end Chris Canty is active for Sunday's road game against the Houston Texans despite an ankle injury that sidelined him in practice all week.

By Aaron Wilson

Dec 21, 2014

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Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith active today vs. Jaguars

Although Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith is still dealing with a sprained right knee, he's active for today's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

By Aaron Wilson

Dec 14, 2014

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Notebook: In first game without Haloti Ngata, Ravens shut down Dolphins

Even without their best defensive lineman, the Baltimore Ravens sack Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill six times.

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Justin Forsett, Torrey Smith both active for Ravens against Dolphins

After returning to practice Friday, running back Justin Forsett and wide receiver Torrey Smith both active for Ravens against Dolphins.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Dec 7, 2014

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Marshal Yanda is quietly becoming one of the Ravens' all-time greats

Try this idea on for size: Marshal Yanda is one of the greatest players in Ravens history. An offensive guard? Really? Yeah, really.

By Childs Walker

Nov 27, 2014

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Five Things We Learned from the Ravens' 34-27 win over the New Orleans Saints

Childs Walker recaps five major takeaways from the Baltimore Ravens' 34-27 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.

By Childs Walker

Nov 25, 2014

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Ravens right tackle Rick Wagner has thrived in Michael Oher's old position

As Michael Oher returns with Titans, the Ravens' decision to let him walk and go with Rick Wagner appears to have paid off

By Jeff Zrebiec

Nov 5, 2014

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Owen Daniels returns, Arthur Brown active for first time this season

Ravens veteran tight end Owen Daniels is active one week removed from undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.

By Aaron Wilson

Nov 2, 2014

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Ravens are where they should be at midseason

At 5-3, the Baltimore Ravens have beaten the teams they should and lost to two playoff teams.

By Mike Preston

Oct 30, 2014

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Ravens notes: Eugene Monroe emerges unscathed in first game back from knee injury

Although offensive tackle Eugene Monroe was rested for one series when rookie James Hurst replaced him and offensive guard Kelechi Osemele was out briefly with an eye injury, the left side of the Ravens¿ offensive line emerged relatively unscathed during their first game back from knee injuries.

By Aaron Wilson

Oct 27, 2014

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Bernard Pierce inactive, six wide receivers active for Ravens vs. Bengals

The Ravens scratched backup running back Bernard Pierce for today's game against the Cincinnati Bengals after he struggled to gain many yards the past few games.

By Aaron Wilson

Oct 26, 2014

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Ravens news, notes and opinions on Pernell McPhee, Jacoby Jones and more

Pernell McPhee appears to be the latest Ravens' defensive player headed for a big contract in free agency.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 21, 2014

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Ravens' future bright with young offensive linemen

The only time reporters typically want to speak with offensive linemen is when things are going bad, like last season when the Ravens had one of the worse running games in the NFL. Times have changed. The Ravens rank in the top 10 in the league in total offense this year.

By Mike Preston

Oct 16, 2014

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Ravens Q&A with Mike Preston

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions about the Ravens' Week 6 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other topics about the team heading into Week 7.

By Mike Preston

Oct 15, 2014

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Ravens 10-pack on rookie breakouts, Joe Flacco, Jimmy Smith

Ravens notes on John Urschel and the ubiquitous Ravens rookies, Joe Flacco, and of course, Jimmy Smith

By Jon Meoli

Oct 13, 2014

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John Urschel steps in for Ravens left guard Kelechi Osemele

The Ravens survived an emergency situation at left guard when starter Kelechi Osemele was ruled out shortly before kickoff after testing out his bruised, hyperextended right knee during warmups.

By Aaron Wilson

Oct 12, 2014

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Kelechi Osemele ruled out after looking gimpy, Campanaro active for first time

Ravens left offensive guard Kelechi Osemele was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after attempting to test out his bruised, hyperextended right knee during warmups.

By Aaron Wilson

Oct 12, 2014

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Although Kelechi Osemele didn't practice all week, he's not ruled out for Sunday's game

Although Ravens left guard Kelechi Osemele didn't practice all week, he hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Ravens news, notes and opinions after the first four games this season

Juan Castillo absorbed much of the blame for the struggles of the Baltimore Ravens' offensive line last year. He, at least, deserves some credit for the group's turnaround this year.

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Ravens players, cheerleaders encourage students to get active

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Jeremy Zuttah leading improved Ravens offensive line with athleticism and smarts

Jeremy Zuttah's athleticism in the middle of the offensive line has been key to a much-improved Ravens offensive front that has cleared space for the running game and kept quarterback Joe Flacco untouched in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But it's moments like that in the meeting room when Zuttah, the de-facto general of the offensive line, impresses them most.

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Ravens looking for a bit of redemption after disappointing 2013 season

After missing the playoffs for the first time under John Harbaugh, the Ravens say they are ready for another Super Bowl run

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After being cut by the Ravens, A.Q. Shipley says he understands NFL 'business'

A.Q. Shipley was in a reflective mood Sunday night as the veteran offensive lineman headed toward the airport to board a flight to Indianapolis to rejoin the Colts.

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On cutdown day, Ravens go heavy on wide receivers and light on linemen

The Ravens pared their roster down to the NFL's required 53-player limit Saturday, choosing to keep two quarterbacks and seven wide receivers and leaving themselves thin at cornerback and along the offensive and defensive lines.

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With preseason over, Ravens have some tough roster decisions to make

After wrapping up their final preseason game, the Ravens turned their attention to their roster which needs to be cut down to 53 by Saturday.

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Deonte Thompson states his case with special performance against Cowboys

After an evening spent dodging and sprinting past potential Dallas Cowboys tacklers, Ravens wide receiver Deonte Thompson wasn't about to run and hide from what was blatantly obvious.