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We have known for a couple of weeks that defensive lineman Bryan Hall would be slimming down to move to inside linebacker. But Tuesday was the first time that the Ravens acknowledged publicly that Kelechi Osemele may play left tackle and that defensive end Pernell McPhee would become a hybrid linebacker.

The Ravens enter next week's draft with a total of 12 selections, including multiple picks in every round from the fourth to the seventh. As the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Ravens will have to wait until the 32nd overall pick Thursday before they are on the clock for the first time. However, DeCosta sees plenty of options and plenty of good players that figure to be available when the Ravens make their first pick.

The acquisition of outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil creates questions about how the snaps will be divvied up amongst him, Terrell Suggs and Courtney Upshaw, but the Ravens' coaches will tell you that it's a good problem to have.

Baltimore Sun staff members analyze the Ravens' signing of former Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil.

The reunion between former Dallas Cowboys defensive linemen Marcus Spears and Chris Canty was prompted by the Ravens' need for an influx of size and toughness at the line of scrimmage.

Ravens awarded four extra picks bringing total to 12 in April's NFL Draft.

The Ravens added size and depth to their defensive line by agreeing to deals with defensive tackle Chris Canty and defensive end Marcus Spears.

Ravens free agent safety Ed Reed has left the Houston Texans' offices without agreeing to terms as he completed his two-day visit, according to league sources with knowledge of the deal.

The NFL offseason heats up on Tuesday when the free agency period begins and the NFL draft will take place next month. In anticipation of those events, blogger and reporter Matt Vensel will look at six key positions the Ravens might address in free agency and the NFL draft in the days leading up to the start of free agency. Today, he looks at defensive tackle.

The NFL offseason heats up on Tuesday when the free agency period begins and the NFL draft will take place next month. In anticipation of those events, blogger and reporter Matt Vensel will look at six key positions the Ravens might address in free agency and the NFL draft in the days leading up to the start of free agency. Today, he looks at pass rusher.

Bears battle back from nine-point deficit to pull away from Eagles

A little more than two weeks before he hits the open market and is allowed to sign with another team, outside linebacker Paul Kruger's mindset remains the same as it was in the hours that followed the Ravens' 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. "There's no reason to want to go to anywhere else," he said.

Ravens defensive end Pernell McPhee dealt with the deaths of three relatives and also struggled through injuries in the team's Super Bowl season.

Baltimore Ravens held practice at Saints' outdoor facility

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

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees has led a defense that is resilient, surviving a slow start and a slew of injuries to be in top form in the postseason and earn a Super Bowl berth.

Baltimore Ravens starting inside linebacker has sprained right ankle, back injury

Baltimore Ravens' list includes starting inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe

Baltimore Ravens starting inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe has sprained right ankle

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe did not practice Thursday

Situational role growing on Baltimore Ravens defensive end Pernell McPhee

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Dennis Dixon to imitate the San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick for defense¿s benefit

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker has a sprained right ankle, still expected to be ready for Super Bowl

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.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco quickly came to a realization Sunday night while trailing the New England Patriots at halftime of the AFC championship game. It was a realization shared by coach John Harbaugh.

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Pernell McPhee had injury-plagued regular season

Baltimore Ravens relatively healthy for Sunday's game

Bernard Pierce limited, Brendon Ayanbadejo practiced Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens getting healthier for AFC divisional round playoff game

The Ravens released their first injury report of the week leading up to Saturday¿s AFC Divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos, and Bernard Pierce did not practice Wednesday.

Baltimore Ravens defense eager for another shot at containing Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno

Baltimore Ravens fullback Vonta Leach only player missing from Thursdays practice

Baltimore Ravens prove coach John Harbaugh's decision fruitful

Baltimore Ravens have seven players listed as questionable on injury report, Ngata, Yanda regarded as doubtful to play

Three Pro Bowlers for Baltimore Ravens missing from Thursday¿s practice

Sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning won¿t be easy for Baltimore Ravens defense

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard, wide receiver back at practice

Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec has Baltimore Ravens news, notes and opinions on Ozzie Newsome, Steve Bisciotti, Marshal Yanda, Bernard Pollard, Ray Lewis, Terrence Cody, Pernell McPhee and more.

Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is active for today's game against the Denver Broncos after being sidelined last week with a torn right biceps.