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In the first true test of the season, the Ravens passed thanks to a dominant offensive line and a running game that featured three solid running backs.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco had a mixed day as camp resumed Monday.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. announced he plans to retire from the NFL after the 2015 season.

Just a year ago, Kamar Aiken was in the same tenuous situation that teammates Jeremy Butler, Darren Waller and DeAndre Carter are in now.

As the team ran through a two-minute, end-of-half scenario, the defensive scored a hollow victory over the first-team offense.

A Ravens offense that began practice Saturday without its top four receivers got a boost with the returns of rookie tight end Maxx Williams and starting guard Kelechi Osemele.

There have been injuries and plenty of good and bad early in camp, but the Ravens few open starting spots are sorting themselves out.

The Ravens' first depth chart featured few surprises with Kamar Aiken and Crockett Gilllmore in line to start.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Breshad Perriman willl be out a couple more days, while Marlon Brown had an MRI on his back.

After the 2013 season, the Ravens had failed to make the playoffs for the first and only time under coach John Harbaugh, and a lot of fingers were pointed at run game coordinator Juan Castillo because some of his abrupt changes caused dissension among his players and the coaching staff.

The Ravens emerging young defensive stars showed well on Sunday as many veterans sat out.

Regardless of rookie Maxx Williams being a second-round draft pick, it¿s hard to imagine him beating out Crockett Gillmore as the full-time starting tight end.

The true litmus test for new offensive coordinator Marc Trestman and his blended offense that still incorporates many of former offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak's West Coast offensive concepts is roughly six weeks away.

Ravens defenders Timmy Jernigan, Courney Upshaw stand out in first padded practice of training camp

Ravens wide receiver Kamar Aiken made a sound adjustment to the football Saturday afternoon, twisting his body underneath coverage to position himself for a difficult catch in traffic over the middle.

It will be interesting to see how Russell Wilson's new contract affects future talks between the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Joe Flacco.

In a quest to increase his flexibility and avoid the muscle pulls that have plagued him over the past year, Ravens wide receiver Michael Campanaro took up yoga and Pilates this offseason.

There has been a conversation and the groundwork is being laid to reduce the number of plays for veteran receiver Steve Smith during the 2015 season, but it may never happen.

Observations from the first full-team practice of Ravens training camp.

Mike Preston commentary. Upon further review, the Ravens might end up being the best team in the AFC.

The Ravens aren't expected to pursue veteran forrmer Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne, according to sources.

The Ravens have a tough schedule. So does everybody else in their division.

Each weekday until the start of training camp, The Baltimore Sun will break down where the Ravens stand at each position, including predictions on how many players the team will keep at each spot and which players are locks, long shots or ¿on the bubble.¿ Monday is for wide receivers.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh will preach about the importance of players earning their spot, but there are few starting jobs up for grabs for AFC North team.

Perriman is eyeing a starting job and is hoping to make an immediate impact as a deep threat and otherwise following an offseason where he flashed playmaking skills and explosiveness along with a tendency to lose his concentration and drop passes.

When the Ravens' offense breaks the huddle during training camp, one of the most hotly contested job competitions will be at the wide receiver position.

As the Ravens closed out their offseason with a final minicamp practice, Butler was a standout who drew heavy praise from his teammates and the coaching staff.

The 2015 Ravens will be together as a full team for the first time this week with workouts scheduled from Tuesday through Thursday at the Under Armour Performance Center. Players will practice for the final time before the start of training camp in July.

Torrey Smith and Marlon Brown both started for much of their rookie seasons. The Ravens don't necessarily need Breshad Perriman to do the same.

Now, Aiken is competing for a starting job.

The Ravens rookie tight end hasn't needed to apply those methods so far in practice sessions since being drafted by the second round out of the University of Minnesota.

If you're looking for the Ravens new offensive coordinator, he is easy to find. He has a slender build and looks like he should be in a court room or on Wall Street. The emotion is always on display.

Here's a look at several things to watch as the Ravens begin their third and final organized team activity Monday.

It's a comeback attempt with an undetermined future for Pitta despite some encouraging signs from him.

Starting left guard Kelechi Osemele was at practice Wednesday, and he looked like he had stayed in good shape during the offseason. His legs certainly appeared fresh and he ran well.

Brown is getting the opportunity many Americans would welcome; a shot at the big leagues. The odds are against him making the roster because there are times when he appears too stiff, slow and a tad awkward. And then there are times when he catches everything thrown near him like he did a few weeks ago in the rookie minicamp.

The Ravens had generally high attendance at their organized team activity with the exception of the entire starting offensive line being absent from the voluntary practice Thursday.

Now, Campanaro is eyeing a potential expanded role on offense and in the return game as he's one of the top candidates to replace Jacoby Jones on special teams.

The Ravens will have their first of three weeks of organized team activities, starting Tuesday at the Under Armour Performance Center. More than anything, the workouts will give the Ravens coaching staff a glimpse of what kind of shape certain players are in and how the rookie class acclimates with the veterans, along with providing players a precursor to the mandatory June 16-18 minicamp.

The Ravens top decision makers continue to tinker with the roster. Will Kyle Arrington be the next addition?

All eyes were on the Ravens' wide receivers at the rookie minicamp over the weekend.

At 6 feet 6, 238 pounds with the athleticism to run the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and record a 37-inch vertical leap, Darren Waller -- who played safety in high school -- is an intriguing developmental project. He's the tallest and heaviest wide receiver on the Ravens' roster.

Ten years since last picking a wide receiver in the first round of the NFL draft, the Ravens used the 26th overall selection on Central Florida's Breshad Perriman, considered one of the fastest players in the draft.

Dennis Pitta's goal is to be on the field in 2015, but he said it's far too early to make a decision.

One year after catching seven touchdown passes, which tied a Ravens rookie record, wide receiver Marlon Brown found himself without a definitive role last season. He's confident that will change.

Ravens backup long snapper Patrick Scales signed his $435,000 exclusive-rights free agent tender.

Veteran tight end Dennis Pitta is participating in the Ravens' voluntary conditioning program that started Monday.

Ravens cornerback Tramain Jacobs and wide receiver Kamar Aiken both signed their exclusive-rights free agent tenders.

Kamar Aiken gradually earned the trust of Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco as a downfield target last season, targeted more frequently as their chemistry improved.

Ravens tight end Phillip Supernaw signed his $510,000 exclusive-rights free agent tender.