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Eric DeCosta has shortened the Ravens' to-do list considerably. He still must answer a handful of questions that could shape the team’s short- and long-term future.

In the Ravens’ game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Orlando Brown Jr. will likely face the duo of Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa.

In addition to cornerback Marlon Humphrey and right tackle James Hurst missing the game against the Carolina Panthers, left guard Alex Lewis is doubtful.

It's at least conceivable Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs will play his last home game in Baltimore on Sunday. But with a seventh Pro Bowl season under his belt, Suggs says he doesn't feel the end drawing near.

The absence of Brandon Williams has affected every rung of the Ravens defense.

How our experts see the Ravens' second-round pick.

The Morning Report is a quick roundup of links to stories that Carroll County residents are talking about for September 1, 2016.

Ravens outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil, approaching 100 career sacks, has two goals: break the single-season NFL sack record and win a Super Bowl.

In two seasons, Webster an Elkton native, piled up 88 tackles, 26 sacks, 31 tackles for losses, an interception and three forced fumbles. He also caught two touchdowns lining up at tight end and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown.

They had more salary cap space than usual and a host of needs, but the Ravens stuck to the free-agent plan that had served them well in the past.

The Ravens have agreed to a long-term deal with Eugene Monroe, their left tackle.

"The Ravens aren't cheap," said Joel Corry, a former NFL agent who writes about the business of football for National Football Post. Now the team must face several complicated personnel and financial decisions.

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel look back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next opponent.

Embracing a smash-mouth approach due to sloppy field conditions, the Ravens revitalized their running game to exploit a shoddy run defense.

As NFL games ebb and flow, they are usually decided by a handful of plays. For the winning team, they are joyfully relived in the locker room after the game. For the losers, those plays linger in their heads beyond the 24-hour rule. This season, the Ravens have been on the losing end more than they are accustomed to.

Joe Flacco has thrown two touchdown passes in three of his past four games, but he continues to struggle with his accuracy and decision making.

The Bears offense has a different look to it under new coach Marc Trestman, who was known as an offensive innovator in the CFL.

Heading into Sunday's game at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens regard Rodgers and a stacked group of offensive weapons as just as dangerous if not more so than a Denver Broncos offense headlined by quarterback Peyton Manning.

A tight budget could make it extremely difficult to retain many unrestricted free agents, which includes offensive tackle Michael Oher, tight ends Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson, cornerback Corey Graham, middle linebacker Daryl Smith, defensive end Arthur Jones, strong safety James Ihedigbo and kick returner Jacoby Jones. And the Ravens may not be able to expand their payroll with high-dollar free agents from other teams

Tank Carradine visits the Ravens' training complex today after meeting with Philadelphia Eagles team officials on Monday.

ACC pass rusher is coming off torn anterior cruciate ligament, clouding his draft outlook

An All-State lineman on the offensive side of the ball last season, Wilde Lake's Moise Larose may be even more impressive this fall on the defensive side.

The 2012 NFL draft is now just over a week away. Free agency has died down, and teams are shifting their focus to the draft to round out their rosters. The Ravens are no exception. Their primary needs are still the same as they were entering the offseason: offensive line help, a pass rusher and a receiver. This mock draft -- the fourth of five I will do before the draft -- doesn't account for trades. And remember, these are called "mock" drafts for a reason. Try not to take them too seriously, folks.

Productive pass rushers such as Mario Williams of the Houston Texans usually don't become free agents while they are in the prime -- the most recent example was Julius Peppers, who signed with the Chicago Bears two offseasons ago.

Varsity Q&A: Roman Braglio, McDonogh, football. Senior defensive lineman discusses his commitment to Maryland, last week's triple-overtime loss to Calvert Hall and Saturday's showdown against Gilman.

Ravens Q&A with offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie

The 2010 NFL season is over and it's unclear if and when the 2011 season will start, but I have good news for Ravens fans (well, besides the Steelers losing to the Packers in the Super Bowl). That's right, it's mock draft season.