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- The Cleveland Browns made it official Saturday, promoting rookie quarterback Connor Shaw from the practice squad to the active roster.
- Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith on Wednesday faintly praised Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for not hitting him as hard as he could while Smith stood prone with a possible concussion after an interception on Sunday, but not before echoing a widely-held NFL sentiment that Burfict is a dirty player.
- Ravens starting cornerback Jimmy Smith will be sidelined for a few weeks with a sprained left foot, according to coach John Harbaugh.
- The Cleveland Browns were awarded tight end Ryan Taylor off waivers Monday from the Ravens.
- The Ravens promoted tight end Phillip Supernaw from the practice squad to the active roster and cut tight end Ryan Taylor.
- Ravens veteran tight end Owen Daniels underwent arthroscopic knee surgery after his injury didn't improve this week and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to coach John Harbaugh
- Ravens Pro Bowl kick returner Jacoby Jones muffed a punt for the second time in three weeks.
- The Ravens scratched left tackle Eugene Monroe and left guard Kelechi Osmele for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Rookie tackle James Hurst and rookie guard John Urschel will start in their places.
- Should the Browns commit to Brian Hoyer as their long-term starter with a lucrative contract? Should they explore trade scenarios for rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel if they don't foresee him as the face of their franchise?
- For Ravens center Jeremy Zuttah, it was a strange feeling to return to Tampa for the first time since being traded to the Ravens in March in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round draft picks.
- For new Ravens tight end Ryan Taylor, it's a time of adjustment for him beyond leaving the "frozen tundra" after being cut by the Green Bay Packers.
- Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions on the Ravens' loss to the Indianapolis Colts and other topics about the team.
- The Ravens were awarded tight end Ryan Taylor off waivers from the Green Bay Packers and cut tight end Phillip Supernaw from their roster to make room.
- After not getting a punt blocked since 2009, Sam Koch has been blocked twice in six weeks, leaving punt protection as a primary point of emphasis this week.
- Running back Ray Rice could hardly believe what happened Sunday as another patented failure of the Ravens' running game unfolded.
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