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Ravens coach John Harbaugh made some changes to his defensive staff Friday, adding two new assistants, including a former NFL head coach, and altering the roles of several others. Leslie Frazier, a former NFL cornerback who was the Minnesota Vikings head coach for parts of four seasons and spent the past two years as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator, was named the Ravens' new secondary coach.

The Ravens are in the process of trying to hire veteran NFL defensive line coach Joe Cullen to be on Dean Pees' defensive staff.

The Browns who have had only three winning seasons since 1990 with the last one coming in 2007. Yes, those Browns who have had seven head coaches since 1999 and five since 2009. Being in charge of the Cleveland Browns is the worst head coaching job in the NFL, but at least Hue Jackson gets another chance.

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti used Thursday's "State of the Ravens" address to preach about the importance of staying the course. Speaking just four days after the conclusion of a bitterly disappointing 5-11 season, Bisciotti, seated alongside team president Dick Cass, general manager Ozzie Newsome and coach John Harbaugh, dismissed talk of significant changes following one of the worst years in franchise history.

Adrian Amos worked out for an AFC team. They asked him not to mention it in his weekly diary.

There are some really bad team in the NFL these days, but nobody is worse than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Joe Flacco set a career high -- and tied Tony Banks¿ franchise one -- with five touchdown passes. The Ravens eclipsed or threatened a couple of other team records in improving to 4-2 on the season.

Jeff Zrebiec breaks down what to look for when the Ravens play the Buccaneers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Unlike the Ravens, who preach versatility at all defensive positions and play safeties and cornerbacks as their slot defensive back in passing situations — rather than using a dedicated player in that role — Tampa Bay head coach Lovie Smith has a dedicated coach and position on his depth chart for nickel backs.

With injuries to four linemen, Ravens have been plugging holes on defense

The Ravens landed their new projected starting center Sunday afternoon, acquiring Jeremy Zuttah in a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a 2015 middle-round draft selection.

The significance of Missouri defensive end and NFL draft prospect Michael Sam's ground-breaking announcement that he's gay immediately struck a chord with former Ravens linebacker and special-teams ace Brendon Ayanbadejo.

The Bears offense has a different look to it under new coach Marc Trestman, who was known as an offensive innovator in the CFL.

On Wednesday in Atlanta, Art Shell will be honored for his time at Maryland State -- now known as UMES -- with his third Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Corey Graham, Jacoby Jones and Justin Tucker are Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome's latest key finds

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.

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.

Several NFL head coaches, general managers fired Monday

Pressed into the starting lineup because of injuries to Lardarius Webb and Jimmy Smith, Graham was all over the field against Pittsburgh

Pro Bowl special-teams ace has seen limited action on defense

Ravens coach not getting enough respect in power rankings list featured on NFL.com

Ravens running back Ray Rice is scheduled to become a free agent, but the team will place the franchise tag on him by March 5 in the hopes of working out a long-term deal with the Pro Bowl back. That's a bummer for teams looking for an elite back as Rice would have been the best available runner.