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Chris Borland's decision to retire due to health concerns after one successful rookie season triggered shockwaves around the NFL. - Gritty Wisconsin inside linebacker Chris Borland held a formal meeting with the Ravens at the NFL scouting combine.
- The Ravens and free-agent linebacker Daryl Smith have been batting their eyelashes at each other in recent days, according to our Aaron Wilson. So if they consummate this thing, what can the Ravens expect?
- Linebacker Ray Lewis made his return from a torn right triceps Sunday, and after he performed what was probably the most anticipated pre-game dance in football history, he quickly made a dent on the stat sheet. But how well did Lewis play individually in his first game since Week 6?
- The news of Ravens legendary middle linebacker Ray Lewis' upcoming retirement triggered plenty of reactions around the league.
- Every week, blogger Matt Vensel breaks down a critical play, sometimes with the help of Ravens players, from that week's game. Today, he looks at Cam Cameron's final drive as offensive coordinator.
- Two minutes into overtime of a 31-28 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedEx Field, the Ravens allowed a 64-yard punt return to Redskins cornerback Richard Crawford that directly led to a 34-yard game-winning field goal by kicker Kai Forbath.
- Ray Rice had just topped 100 rushing yards in a game for the first time since early October, but the frustration showed on his face. As the Ravens packed their bags before making the short drive back to Baltimore, he couldn't help but feel as if they had left yards and points — and a victory — out on the field.
- The Ravens are 12 games into the season and it's still hard to figure out what they're going to get from their passing attack one drive to the next never mind week-by-week.
- Like Ray Lewis for the Ravens, London Fletcher is the physical and emotional leader of the Redskins
- Washington Redskins' London Fletcher, the middle linebacker and leading tackler, sat out first two days of practice; left tackle Trent Williams vows to play vs. Ravens
- Cornerback Josh Wilson choosing Washington Redskins over Baltimore Ravens in 2011 was business decision, grateful for opportunity he got with Ravens in 2010
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- Aaron Wilson breakes down the tape from the Ravens' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and Matt Vensel look back at the Washington Redskins' win over the New York Giants on Monday night.
- 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.
- Unable to shed blocks or consistently chase down backs in the open field, Ray Lewis was repeatedly left grasping at air as Chiefs star runner Jamaal Charles sprinted around him to pile up 140 yards during the Ravens' 9-6 victory last Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.
- The glare hasn¿t gone anywhere. Even in training camp practices, Ray Lewis¿ scowl, which has almost dared opposing teams to run his way for nearly two decades in the NFL, remains omnipresent. But the long-time face of the Ravens¿ vaunted defense has a different look this summer.
- A week into free agency, the movement among free-agent linebackers has been limited, especially when it comes to the inside linebackers. There have been some signings at the position -- such as Joe Mays re-signing in Denver and Dan Connor joining Dallas -- but the biggest names remain unsigned.
- Unless you count Mario Williams, a defensive end who can also play outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense, there won't be any marquee linebackers available in free agency this offseason. But there are a handful of solid starters -- including a pair of Ravens -- scheduled to be available in a deep class of free agent linebackers. Here is a look at the top free agent linebackers on the market and where they could wind up in 2012.
- Former Terps LB D'Qwell Jackson agrees to five-year deal with Browns
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- Colts' Angerer a surprise to many, but not Yanda Ravens right guard familiar with former University of Iowa teammate