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The Pittsburgh Steelers have put the franchise tag on All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell for a second straight spring, putting his long-term status with the

The Ravens' organizational focus is on next month's draft, but they are still trying to plug some holes with some veteran free agents.

With the free agent running back market about to heat up, now would be a good time for the Ravens to lock up Justin Forsett.

There's been a lot of speculation that free agent-to-be Justin Forsett will follow Gary Kubiak and sign with the Denver Broncos, but the move wouldn't make a ton of sense for both player and team.

With former Ravens running back Ray Rice free to sign with an NFL team, take a look at where he might (and might not) end up.

Between the precision of quarterback Tom Brady and running back LeGarrette Blount busting through tackles Sunday, the Ravens' defense was perplexed by a balanced New England Patriots offense.

Breaking down who has the edge, and where, in Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots.

The Patriots have an offense that is still in transition after losing tight ends Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski.

Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard may love the aggressivneess of football but that doesn't mean he wants his son to play the sport one day

Ravens strong safety punished by NFL

CBS Sports will cover the Super Bowl with 62 cameras, CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus said in a teleconference Thursday promoting the Feb. 3 game between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers.

Here is what other news outlets are saying about the Baltimore Ravens, the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl XLVII today.

This week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel looks back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next of opponent.

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 Ravens safety Bernard Pollard's hit on New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley in Sunday's AFC championship game.

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.

He was a blur on the football field, hitting everything in sight. He was barking at everyone within earshot, too. And when he is playing his game by pounding his opponents, no Raven might exemplify physical football more. No, I'm not talking about Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. I'm talking about Ravens safety Bernard Pollard.

New England Patriots quarterback lifted right leg when sliding in AFC championship game

For a big chunk of Sunday's AFC championship game, the New England Patriots dominated the 60 yards between their 20-yard line and the 20-yard line of the Ravens. The Patriots refused to let the Ravens flip field position in the first half and spent much of it entrenched in Ravens territory. But when the Patriots crossed that 20-yard line, the Ravens, as they have done all season, protected the red zone with a barricade of bodies.

The Baltimore Ravens are going to the Super Bowl. Avenging last year¿s bitter loss to the Patriots in the AFC championship game, the Ravens took apart New England in the second half, punching their ticket to the Super Bowl with a 28-13 victory at a stunned Gillette Stadium.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a long memory, and a devotion to film study that usually pays dividends.

Baltimore Sun staff members analyze the Ravens' 28-13 win over the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game.

Matt Vensel makes four predictions about the Baltimore Ravens vs. the New England Patriots for the AFC championship.

Baltimore Sun staff members predict AFC and NFC championship games, most see 49ers vs. Patriots in Super Bowl

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report for Ravens vs. Patriots

Since the beginning of November, the unit is allowing 30 yards less per game on the ground

For the Ravens to leave Foxborough with a win this time, they must find a way to slow down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, something few teams have been able to do.

Baltimore Sun columnists Mike Preston and Peter Schmuck predict Ravens upset of New England Patriots

Every week, we hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens' opponent that week. This week, we chatted with Mark Daniels, who covers the New England Patriots for The Boston Herald.

Sunday's 41-28 win over the Texans by the Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs gave us ample reason to get back to something that had been apparent several times this season but fell through the cracks: Patriots running backs mentor Ivan Fears is one heck of a coach.

This week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel looks back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next of opponent.

Running back didn't touch the football in the fourth quarter of loss to Pittsburgh

Team has just 729 rushing yards despite averaging 4.7 yards per carry

In their last three games, the Ravens allowed opponents to gain just 2.7 yards per carry, which partially explains why teams have resorted to exploiting them through the air. But Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, Jamaal Charles and the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank second in the NFL in rushing, hope to seriously test the notion that the Ravens have tightened up in the trenches.