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After returning to practice Friday, running back Justin Forsett and wide receiver Torrey Smith both active for Ravens against Dolphins.

Dannell Ellerbe grew up as a player in Baltimore and the Dolphins gave him a five-year, $35 million contract to be one of the leaders of their young defense.

Ravens veteran free safety Ed Reed has never embraced an unconventional approach.

Kaepernick's interception, James' fumble give Ravens advantage before halftime

49ers will combine sturdy defense with explosive offense to beat Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII

In Sunday's Super Bowl, barging into the backfield won't be easy for Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata. The San Francisco 49ers have one of the NFL¿s best offensive lines, and one of their top priorities will be moving Ngata out of the way. It is a matchup that is being overlooked this week, but it is one that will likely impact the game in a major way, big bodies paving the path to a championship.

Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers cooperate to share practice field after Ravens had concerns about artificial turf at Tulane University

Ravens conduct first Super Bowl practice at Tulane University

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday.

Each day this week, Baltimore Sun reporter and blogger Matt Vensel will break down a key matchup for the Ravens in Sunday's Super Bowl XLVII. Today, he looks at the challenge of defending San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the pistol offense.

Baltimore Ravens' list includes starting inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe

AFC champion Baltimore Ravens are relatively healthy heading into Super Bowl

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

As the Ravens enter their final game of the regular season today against the Cincinnati Bengals, Ravens rookie Bernard Pierce is giving the organization a glimpse of what he can do with a little experience and a healthy body.

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Bernard Pierce rushed for career-high 53 yards against Redskins.

The NFL scouting combine starts Feb. 22. In advance of the NFL's annual meat market in Indianapolis, staff writer Matt Vensel will examine each position and give Ravens fans the 4-1-1.