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The Ravens have assigned a $2.356 million second-round restricted free agent tender on Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker, according to a league source.

Here's his fifth entry in the series, coming off his participation in the NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Ravens have reached a two-year agreement in principle with veteran defensive tackle Christo Bilukidi, according to league sources.

"To be honest, I feel like I'm a hybrid," Delaire said. "I feel like I can stand up or put my hand down. I feel like I don't have a set position."

The Ravens are facing some uncertainty at the tight end position due to starter Owen Daniels being a free agent and Dennis Pitta's career in doubt.

The Ravens have several roster decisions to make and NFL draft prospects to consider as the scouting combine begins Wednesday.

Here's his third entry in the series heading into next week's NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

All the talk is on how the Baltimore Ravens need to add cornerbacks, but they are badly in need of quality safeties, too.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec shares his thoughts on the Ravens' pick in some early mock drafts, a big offseason for Courtney Upshaw and more.

The NFL draft is several months away, but early indications are the Ravens will be able to draft a top cornerback late in the first round, according to ESPN analyst Mel Kiper.

As Penn State safety Adrian Amos gets ready for the NFL draft, the former Calvert Hall standout will be sharing details about his preparations with Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson.

As Penn State safety Adrian Amos gets ready for the NFL draft, the former Calvert Hall standout will be discussing his preparations with Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson.

When asked which NFL player he patterns his game after, Sammie Coates answered quickly. "I think Julio Jones: size, speed, physical," Coates said of the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver.

After earning his degree from Penn State a year early, Owings Mills graduate Donovan Smith is seeking to realize his untapped potential and be drafted by an NFL team.

A breakdown of NFL draft prospect Stefon Diggs from Russ Lande, a scout and Big Ten Network analyst.

Ravens quarterback Keith Wenning spent a season on the practice squad in anticipation of a larger role with the team.

The Ravens have the 26th overall pick of the first round following their AFC divisional-round playoff game loss to the New England Patriots.

Live Oak Plantation's Souper Lucky rallied off the pace to take Saturday's $50,000 allowance feature at Laurel Park.

Bakari represents noteworthy NFL players such as Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le¿Veon Bell.

Wide receiver remains a strength for Maryland heading into next season despite the returning lettermen lacking the name recognition of Stefon Diggs and Deon Long.

Former Maryland wide receiver Nigel King is forgoing his senior season at Kansas and entering the NFL draft.

Maryland star wide receiver Stefon Diggs has decided to forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL draft.

Playing in his first game since suffering a lacerated kidney against Penn State on Nov. 1, junior wide receiver Stefon Diggs was one of the few bright spots during Maryland's 45-21 loss to Stanford.

Because McClain played over half the Cowboys' defensive snaps, the Ravens will receive Dallas' sixth-round draft pick in the 2015 NFL.

Penn State junior left tackle Donovan Smith has decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and declare for the 2015 NFL draft, the Nittany Lions announced Monday.

In the practices leading up to Tuesday's Foster Farms Bowl against Stanford, Maryland wide receiver Stefon Diggs has looked like the same explosive player that he was before his injury.

As the Ravens (9-6) square off with the Cleveland Browns (7-8) in a regular-season finale Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, here's Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson¿s checklist of things to keep an eye on:

Maryland junior wide receiver Stefon Diggs will not make a decision on whether to declare for the NFL draft until after the Terps play Stanford in the Foster Farms Bowl on Tuesday, Maryland coach Randy Edsall said Saturday.

The Cleveland Browns have suspended star wide receiver Josh Gordon for their regular-season finale Sunday against the Ravens for violating team rules.

It's been an extremely long, frustrating season for Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb, due to a lingering back injury that's just started to fully cooperate as the Ravens prepare for Sunday's regular season finale against the Cleveland Browns.

Stanford senior wide receiver Ty Montgomery is making progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for most of the Cardinal's final two regular-season games, coach David Shaw said.

Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is growing accustomed, though, to Jeremy Hill's end zone antics. That includes an unsuccessful attempt to jump into the stands during last Sunday's rout in Cleveland, where he was pushed aside by a Browns fan.

Although Lorenzo Taliaferro rushed for 292 yards and four touchdowns with eight receptions and 114 yards in 13 games, including 91 rushing yards on 18 carries against the Cleveland Browns, he's far from satisifed with his first NFL season.

Houston Texans linebacker J.J. Watt has emerged as one of the decade's most dominant NFL defensive players. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year two years ago when he recorded a career-high 20.5 sacks. He's regarded as the frontrunner to win it again this year with 16.5 sacks and five touchdowns, including three touchdown catches as a red-zone tight end along with an interception return for a touchdown and a fumble return for a score.

A knee injury Sunday cut safety Terrence Brooks¿ season short after just 11 games, and defensive coordinator Dean Pees on Thursday kicked himself for trying to fit the first-year safety into too many positions instead of letting him get acclimated to the NFL in just one.

Maryland junior wide receiver Stefon Diggs is in the process of deciding whether to forgo his final season with the Terps and declare for the 2015 NFL draft, coach Randy Edsall said Wednesday.

Maryland coaches have begun constructing their game plan for their Foster Farms Bowl matchup with Stanford, schemes they hope put the Terps in position to upset the heavily favored Cardinal.

Looking at whether the Ravens or Jacksonville Jaguars have the edge on offense, defense and special teams on Sunday.

A gelding named T-Sizzle won the fourth race at Laurel Park this afternoon, continuing a wonderful recent trend of winning racehorses named after Baltimore sports heroes.

You never know what you¿re going to get when Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith holds court with reporters.

As the Ravens (7-5) square off with the Miami Dolphins (7-5) on Sunday at Sun Life Stadium, here¿s Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson¿s checklist of things to keep an eye on.

The Ravens traded up to select linebacker Arthur Brown in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft, but the 2012 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year's highlight reel has effectively been put on pause at the professional level.

The Terps' offensive line will try to better protect quarterback C.J. Brown in their next test, when Maryland plays No. 12 Michigan State Saturday at Byrd Stadium.

Former Cleveland Browns starting fullback Kiero Small is joining the Ravens' practice squad, sources close to the former Cardinal Gibbons standout said Thursday.

The Cleveland Browns cut former Cardinal Gibbons and Arkansas fullback Kiero Small and re-signed former starting fullback Ray Agnew.

Penn State senior safety Adrian Amos, a former Calvert Hall standout, has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2015 Senior Bowl, the Senior Bowl announced Monday.

As difficult as it is to imagine, Maryland defensive end Andre Monroe was once considered too big for his sport.

Younger teammates praise Baltimore Ravens tight end Owen Daniels for his skill, teaching ability and practice habits.

While acknowledging that such mistakes as rookie running back Lorenzo Taliaferro¿s second-quarter fumble in Pittsburgh shouldn¿t become a habit, offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak said Thursday that he doesn¿t shy away from players after turnovers, and won¿t with Taliaferro.