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Ravens positional review: Running back

It was a good year to be a Ravens running back — that is, if you were playing with Lamar Jackson.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 15, 2019

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Ravens notes: Previously high-flying running game is grounded in playoff loss to Chargers

A rushing offense that gashed the Los Angeles Chargers for 159 yards in the first meeting was held to 90 in Sunday’s 23-17 loss in an AFC wild-card-round playoff game.

By Edward Lee

Jan 6, 2019

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Lamar Jackson looking to get Ravens wide receivers more involved

While the wideouts have been contributing to the offense’s rushing attack, Willie Snead IV acknowledged that the reduced number of opportunities to catch passes has been challenging.

By Edward Lee

Jan 2, 2019

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Ravens snap count analysis from Sunday's win over the Browns: Ravens using all 4 tight ends

What can we learn from the Ravens snap counts against the Browns?

By Childs Walker

Dec 31, 2018

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Ravens' Week 17 win over the Browns by the numbers

A look at some key numbers from the Ravens’ 26-24 win against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

By Edward Lee

Dec 30, 2018

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Ravens notes: Alive and well, Terrell Suggs breaks franchise record for games played

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs played in his 229th career game, passing Ray Lewis for the franchise’s all-time leader in games.

By Edward Lee

Dec 30, 2018

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Ravens snap count analysis from Saturday's win over the Chargers: More time on field for Pierce, Judon, Onwuasor

Analyzing the Ravens' snap count analysis in their win over the San Diego Chargers.

By Childs Walker

Dec 24, 2018

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Mike Preston's report card from the Ravens' 22-10 win over the Chargers

Columnist Mike Preston grades the Ravens' performance in their 22-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night.

By Mike Preston

Dec 22, 2018

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Preston: Ravens' Kenneth Dixon starting to emerge as a game-changer at running back

Kenneth Dixon is emerging as an effective No. 2 running back who could eventually become the Ravens' No. 1 option. He was a key part of Sunday's win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

By Mike Preston

Dec 16, 2018

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Mike Preston's report card after the Ravens' 20-12 victory over the Buccaneers

Columnist Mike Preston grades the Ravens after their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

By Mike Preston

Dec 16, 2018

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Ravens snap count analysis from Sunday's overtime loss to the Chiefs: Ravens face several tough decisions

Analyzing the Ravens' snap count analysis in their overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

By Childs Walker

Dec 11, 2018

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Ravens notes: Cornerback Marlon Humphrey could be bothered by groin injury 'for a while'

Second-year Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey entered Week 14 having allowed the lowest catch rate in the NFL since Week 7, according to Pro Football Focus.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 10, 2018

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Mike Preston's report card after the Ravens' 27-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs

Columnist Mike Preston grades the Ravens after their loss against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

By Mike Preston

Dec 9, 2018

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Ravens notes: Gains, near-loss mark Kenneth Dixon’s first game in 11 weeks

Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon is hoping to build on last week’s 17 snaps, but understands that Gus Edwards and Ty Montgomery are ahead of him.

By Edward Lee

Dec 5, 2018

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Ravens snap count analysis from Sunday's win over the Falcons: Veterans on defense playing close to full time

It’s striking how few defensive snaps the Ravens are playing overall with the offense dominating time of possession.

By Childs Walker

Dec 4, 2018

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Ravens notes: Joe Flacco will 'ramp up' in practice this week

Team doctors likely won’t determine Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco’s availability for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs until the end of the week.

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Ravens notes: After months of waiting, Kenneth Dixon is active and effective in return

“I really didn’t know the role, but I practiced very well,” Dixon said after rushing eight times for 37 yards.

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Ravens RB Alex Collins placed on injured reserve, ending his season; RB Kenneth Dixon activated

Alex Collins' IR designation by the Ravens comes almost three weeks after the emergence of undrafted rookie Gus Edwards.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 1, 2018

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Ravens notes: RT James Hurst could play next week; RB Kenneth Dixon an 'option' Sunday

Injured Ravens right tackle James Hurst will be unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons but could play in Week 14, coach John Harbaugh said Friday.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 30, 2018

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Ravens tailback Kenneth Dixon thankful for chance to return

As one of eight players on injured reserve, Kenneth Dixon knows the Ravens could have easily mothballed his 2018 season until next year. Instead, the team designated the running back as one of its two players available to return from IR.

By Edward Lee

Nov 24, 2018

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Lamar Jackson returns to practice, but John Harbaugh won't name Ravens starter yet

Joe Flacco (right hip) was out for the third straight day, meaning he might play against Cincinnati not having practiced this week.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 16, 2018

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Ravens notes: Starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley limited in practice

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley and outside linebacker Tim Williams were limited Wednesday, and quarterback Joe Flacco, right tackle James Hurst and strong safety Tony Jefferson were absent.

By Edward Lee

Nov 14, 2018

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Ravens designate CB Maurice Canady to return from injured reserve

Maurice Canady is eligible to practice, but he must be added to the Ravens' active roster within 21 days or will revert back to IR.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 12, 2018

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Ravens notes: Slumping team looking forward to well-timed bye week

Coach John Harbaugh said a long, grueling season has taken its toll on the players, who will work out Tuesday before getting the remainder of their bye week off.

By Edward Lee

Nov 5, 2018

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Ravens notes: Dixon, Canady could return this season; Jackson's snaps to vary 'week-to-week'

Ravens coach John Harbaugh is holding out hope that either cornerback Maurice Canady or running back Kenneth Dixon or both will be able to return from injured reserve later this season.

By Edward Lee

Sep 17, 2018

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QB Robert Griffin III among Ravens' inactive players vs. Bengals

Wide receiver Jodan Lasley, cornerback Maurice Canady, defensive tackle Willie Henry, guard-tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, tight end Hayden Hurst and defensive tackle Zach Sieler also were inactive.

By Jonas Shaffer

Sep 13, 2018

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Ravens notes: RB Kenneth Dixon on IR; rookie De'Lance Turner promoted to active roster

With two possible starters already sidelined, the Ravens ruled two injured backups out of Thursday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

By Jonas Shaffer

Sep 12, 2018

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Ravens notes: Canady, Dixon absent again from practice; Flacco keeping eye on brother at Towson

It’s beginning to look more likely that the Ravens will play against the Cincinnati Bengals without cornerback Maurice Canady and running back Kenneth Dixon.

By Edward Lee

Sep 11, 2018

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Mike Preston's report card after the Ravens' 47-3 win over the Bills

Find out how Mike Preston grades the Ravens.

By Mike Preston

Sep 9, 2018

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Ravens notes: Marshal Yanda, Jimmy Smith among inactives; Dixon makes preseason debut

Just four Ravens on the team’s active roster did not warm up on the Lucas Oil Stadium field before Monday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.

By Jonas Shaffer

Aug 20, 2018

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Therapy, self-reflection helped Ravens' Kenneth Dixon get back to work — but he still has a long way to go

After a lost season plagued by two suspensions and injury, running back Kenneth Dixon has looked inward to work his way back to the Ravens. Sooner or later, he'll know if it's paid off.

By Katherine Fominykh

Aug 16, 2018

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Which Ravens quarterbacks will play in Hall of Fame Game? John Harbaugh knows, but is staying mum

The Ravens head coach said the quarterback rotation is set for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bears, but is keeping the specifics to himself.

By Edward Lee

Jul 27, 2018

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Long odds of making Ravens roster don't bother undrafted rookie Gus Edwards

With Kenneth Dixon leaving Thursday’s practice early, the running back out of Rutgers was the first one behind Alex Collins and Buck Allen.

By Edward Lee

Jul 27, 2018

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Ravens 2018 position-by-position breakdown: running backs

A preview of the running back position as the Ravens prepare to open training camp July 19.

By Edward Lee

Jul 10, 2018

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Looking at the Ravens' offensive depth chart ahead of the various offseason minicamps

The Ravens' personnel on the offensive side of the ball certainly has a new look.

By Jeff Zrebiec

May 8, 2018

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Ravens position-by-position draft preview: Running back

Through April 25, the day before the start of the three-day NFL draft, The Baltimore Sun will break down what the Ravens have at each position, the chance that they will add to it and what prospects could possibly be targeted with those picks. Today we’ll look at running backs.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Apr 17, 2018

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Guice's predraft visit doesn't mean Ravens consider RB a top need, but it doesn't hurt to look

The Ravens hosted talented LSU running back Derrick Guice on a predraft visit Thursday.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 30, 2018

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Ravens had one of NFL's most injury-marred rosters in 2017, not that fans need a reminder

Football Outsiders has a metric called "adjusted games lost" to gauge how much teams were affected by injuries. The Ravens finished with the sixth most.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 27, 2018

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Preston: Ravens are at least one or two playmakers away from contending

The Ravens need to hit these priorities in the offseason, according to Mike Preston, and the most important need is finding playmakers on offense.

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Ravens content with Alex Collins, but won’t close door on adding running back

Coach John Harbaugh said he would support adding “the right kind of guy that can make us better.”

By Edward Lee

Jan 5, 2018

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Ravens superlatives from the first half of a tumultuous 2017 season

Who is the team's Most Valuable Player through the first half? What was the best play? How about the biggest hit?

By Jeff Zrebiec

Nov 10, 2017

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A forgotten man last season, Ravens' Buck Allen steps to forefront of improved running game

With Terrance West sidelined, Allen and Alex Collins will carry the load for Ravens against Bears.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 14, 2017

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After spending much of 2016 on sideline, Ravens RB Buck Allen now has a role to fill

Third-year running back gave the offense a new addition as a rookie. He's looking to reprise that role.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 16, 2017

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Ravens RB Kenneth Dixon's suspension extended two games for violating substance-abuse policy

The 2016 fourth-round pick will serve all six games of his suspension while on IR this season.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 15, 2017

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Ravens notes: Terrance West eager to prove he can lead crowded group of running backs

Northwestern High School, Towson University product is seeking “to take advantage of the opportunity” to open season as starter.

By Edward Lee

Sep 6, 2017

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Ravens tight end Maxx Williams a surprise nonparticipant for Saturday's game vs. Bills

Williams, who leads offense in receiving yards with 51 on three catches, had practiced all week.

By Edward Lee

Aug 26, 2017

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Five things to watch in Ravens' preseason opener against Redskins

Ravens will begin preseason with a bunch of starters on the sidelines

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 10, 2017

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Staying committed to running game a priority for Ravens

Greg Roman: "We want to be able to run it when we want to run it, when we need to run it."

By Edward Lee

Aug 8, 2017

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Reynolds excited about return to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

Former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds returns to Navy-Marine Corp Stadium as he tries to earn a roster spot with the Ravens.

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Running back Bobby Rainey feels like he is ‘back at home’ in second stint with Ravens

Bobby Rainey said he “always thought” he would return to the Ravens, who signed him as undrafted rookie in 2012.

By Edward Lee

Jul 28, 2017