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Backup center A.Q. Shipley replaced Osemele and played the rest of the game at left guard

Baltimore Sun staff members give their thoughts on the Ravens' 26-23 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 5.

Each week, Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston will answer questions from readers about the Ravens.

Ravens kick returner Jacoby Jones is returning to practice this week after being out the past three games with a sprained right medial collateral ligament.

The Ravens were penalized eight times for 59 yards during a 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell is keeping things simple for his unit

Making his first NFL start with injured Pro Bowl runner Ray Rice sidelined with a strained left hip flexor, Pierce salvaged a tough day by grinding out the majority of his 65 yards on 24 carries during the second half of a 30-9 victory at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Ravens will commemorate their Super Bowl XLVII victory one final time before Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns with a video tribute and the unveiling of world champion banners. Whether they pay homage to last year's team by getting back to the same offensive script from their stunning postseason run is not as clear.

The Cleveland Browns kept coming in waves at Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill, blitzing him on nearly half of his dropbacks last Sunday and also harassing him when they rushed just four. The Browns sacked him four times, hit him three additional times and hurried him on a handful of other plays. It was just one game, but new Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton's fingerprints were easy to identify.

For four years, Paul Kruger chased after Joe Flacco in practice, but the quarterback's bright red non-contact jersey was a reminder to hit the brakes if got a lane to the quarterback. He has always wondered what it would be like to hit Flacco. He'lll get a chance to find out Sunday when the Ravens host the Browns.

The uproar over the Anquan Boldin trade is understandable, but the bigger concern should probably be the organization's poor evaluations of their young wide receivers.

The Ravens have also released undrafted rookie offensive tackle J.J. Unga and undrafted rookie defensive lineman Cody Larson.

The Ravens¿ starting offense and defense in the preseason finale against the St. Louis Rams on Thursday looked nothing like the units that will be on the field next week in the regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos.

Each Wednesday, blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Ravens.

During the Ravens' 34-27 preseason loss Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium, the offensive line struggled mightily at times as the Panthers finished with three sacks, eight tackles for losses and six quarterback hits.

It took only a few moments for Ravens Pro Bowl offensive guard Marshal Yanda and starting cornerback Lardarius Webb during their respective preseason debuts to prove that their surgically repaired limbs are sound.

Sunday's open practice at M&T Bank Stadium started at 5:00 p.m. and ended around 7:15. Approximately 2,500 fans attended. It was partially cloudy and temperatures were in the mid 80s. Players wore full pads for the second straight practice.

It was a key block for Harewood and the continuation of a solid training camp for the former sixth-round draft pick from Morehouse.

Two weeks into Ravens training camp, there doesn't appear to be much clarity at the inside linebacker position.

Baltimore Ravens training camp highlights for August 1, 2013

Ravens starting offensive guard Kelechi Osemele returned to practice for the first time since straining his right hamstring last week.

While three other offensive linemen remained out, Kelechi Osemele returned after missing weekend practices.

Matt Vensel recaps the Baltimore Ravens' training camp practice for July 28, 2013.

A day after Dennis Pitta suffered a potential season-ending injury, the Ravens took the field without four offensive linemen.

The Ravens continue contract negotiations with Vonta Leach and they remain the front runner to sign the two-time Pro Bowl fullback. It was initially believed that Leach would make a decision by Friday. However, talks will now continue into the weekend.

Highlights from Day 2 of Ravens training camp on Friday

The Ravens couldn't have asked for much better weather to start training camp. The first full-team workout, which started at 2:30 and finished just after 5, played out under sunny skies and in temperatures in the mid-to-high 70's. Players, who undoubtedly appreciated the break from the summer heat, wore shells.

The Ravens seemingly have their starting offensive line set, but the competition for four or five reserve spots could be interesting.

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie raised eyebrows -- well, he at least raised mine -- last week when he said that his goal for the 2013 NFL season is to be "the best left tackle in the league."

Last season, the Ravens got meaningful contributions from rookies, including second-round picks Courtney Upshaw and Kelechi Osemele. But where did they rank in terms of snaps played by first-year players?

A sizable chunk of the Ravens' salary cap is taken up by the bloated cap figures of Pro Bowl players such as Terrell Suggs and Haloti Ngata and costly cap hits for fellow franchise cornerstones such as Joe Flacco and Ray Rice. But the Ravens also rely on young players and cheaper veterans to round out their roster. Here is a list of seven of the best bargains on the Ravens.

So far, all is good as far as left offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie and the Ravens.

Ravens offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie has officially signed his two-year contract worth up to $7 million.