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Find out how the Ravens stack up against the Cleveland Browns.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker won the NFL’s first ‘Most Valuable Performer’ award with his opera performance of “Ave Maria” on Thursday night.

The unit ranks second in the NFL in fewest quarterback hits and ninth in fewest sacks this season.

A day after Eric Weddle missed Wednesday’s practice because of a sickness, Williams did not participate Thursday for the same reason.

Weddle was joined on the sideline by Danny Woodhead, Za’Darius Smith, Sheldon Price and Jaylen Hill.

Running back remains a candidate to go on injured reserve and return later this season.

The Bengals present Ravens with strong offensive challenge Sunday

The ideal situation would be a top pass rusher falling to the Ravens at 16, but that's hardly a sure thing so the team might have to look elsewhere.

Whether it's Le'Veon Bell, Kevin Zeitler, Brandon Williams or Lawrence Timmons, the AFC North boasts of some top pending free agents.

Wisconsin offensive tackle Rob Havenstein, a Mount Airy native, is hoping for an NFL career as he practices this week at the Senior Bowl all-star game. Projected anywhere from the fourth to the fifth round by NFL scouts and draft analysts, Havenstein's roots go back to playing at Linganore.

He walked onto the football team at Wisconsin, his home state university, as a tight end, but outgrew the position and moved to offensive tackle. In a program known for producing NFL offensive linemen, Wagner protected future Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's blind side and created holes for future Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball.

Ravens strong safety James Ihedigbo was added to the injury report as questionable today after injuring his toe during practice while operating in pass coverage and getting tangled up with a receiver, according to a source. Ihedigbo was listed as limited in participation.

Several of the Ravens' top defensive players were not participating in today's practice ahead of Sunday's showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ravens starting cornerback Jimmy Smith isn't practicing today during the early portion open to reporters as he recovers from a strained groin suffered Sunday in a loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Breaking down the film from the Baltimore Ravens' 33-14 win over the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals' 13-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16.

Signed to a two-year, $2.92 million contract in June that included an $800,000 signing bonus, Bobbie Williams was installed as the Ravens' starting left offensive guard after the Bengals deemed him expendable.

Many draft analysts gave the Ravens solid marks for the draft (and they have also given them the benefit of the doubt when it comes to the selection of three Div. I-FCS prospects on draft¿s final day). But they have also handed out strong grades to the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Ravens' other AFC North rival, the Cleveland Browns, put together a deep, above-average draft class.

After a quiet first round of the draft in which they traded their pick at No.29 to the Minnesota Vikings for the 35th pick (3rd overall in tonight¿s second round) and the 98th overall pick, the Ravens will be on the clock tonight probably at about 7:15 barring another trade.

Before the Ravens opted to trade out of the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, they watched their three AFC North rivals make moves that appear to make them better heading into the 2012 season.

Baltimore Ravens trade out of first round, sending 29th pick in the NFL draft to Minnesota.

Instant Analysis: Baltimore Ravens trade first-round pick in NFL draft

Each day this week leading up to Thursday's NFL draft, we will highlight one prospect whom the Ravens could draft with the 29th overall pick. Today's player is Wisconsin guard Kevin Zeitler, who started 36 games at right guard for the Badgers. He is seen as the draft's second-best guard behind Stanford¿s David DeCastro.

Ravens Insider: Jeff Zrebiec presents an NFL draft edition of news, notes and opinions

With a number of needs, Ravens head into one of the most important drafts in franchise history.

For Peter Konz, at least, it's by offering a quick fix and a long-term answer. With left guard Ben Grubbs off to New Orleans, the Ravens need immediate help at one interior line position. With center Matt Birk's uncertain future, they'll need help at another before long.

Every weekday through Wednesday, the day before the first round of the NFL draft, The Sun will examine where the Ravens stand at each position, the likelihood that they will address that spot early in the draft and some of the prospects that they may consider. Today, we'll examine the offensive line:

With a long list of needs, upcoming draft will be crucial to Baltimore Ravens. Team standing by its philosophy to pick the top player instead of reaching to fill holes.

NFL Combine: Peter Konz is considered the best center in the draft class and his combination of size, strength and smarts is expected to make him the latest Wisconsin offensive lineman to be taken in the first round.

Interior linemen take center stage for Ravens in first round of the draft. Team may target a center or guard with its first-round draft pick.

For Ravens, first active day at scouting combine could be the most important one