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Ravens special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg confirmed on Thursday that Steve Smith Sr. will remain the Ravens' primary punt returner, maintaining that the wide receiver is the team's best option in that role.

Ravens' decision to use top receiver Steve Smith Sr. as their primary punt returner wasn't a one-game deal. Ravens special teams coordinator and associate head coach Jerry Rosburg said Thursday that Smith will continue to be used in that role, believing that the 36-year-old remains the team's best option.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco allowed the Broncos¿ defense to do what their offense seemingly couldn¿t: get in the end zone. Cornerback Aqib Talib got position on Steve Smith Sr., intercepted Flacco¿s pass and returned it 53 yards for the go-ahead score. Those were the decisive points as the Broncos dropped the Ravens, 19-13, in front of an announced 76,798 at Sports Authority Field.

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs tore his Achilles against the Denver Broncos on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season, coach John Harbaugh said.

As he enters his 15th and final season, the Ravens wide receiver's legacy appears secure. He has a hard-earned reputation as one of the most intense competitors to play in the NFL and one of the best pass catchers of his era. An undersized receiver who was initially labeled a return specialist, Steve Smith Sr. has 915 career catches, 13,262 receiving yards and 73 receiving touchdowns.

Ravens wide receiver Michael Campanaro is preparing as if he's the starting kick returner, but the coaches won't say who that job goes to.

Ravens coaches and players warmly remembered offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak Wednesday in the lead-up to the season opener against the Broncos.

Four days before the final regular season of his career begins, Steve Smith Sr. is bracing himself for another challenge, and fighting a recent fine.

A major goal as the Ravens headed into training camp was to find one or two more playmakers, but none surfaced. The Ravens are content to remain status quo. Maybe they believe some young players need more time to develop, or there aren't any better candidates on the free-agent market.

Kelechi Osemele wanted to return quickly from his Achilles injury, but after considering the team's goals, decided to take time off and allow it to heal.

Ravens wide receiver Marlon Brown said his back and hamstring issues were "nothing major," though he doesn't know if he'll play in Thursday's preseason opener against New Orleans.

Maybe one day the Ravens' "rent a receiver" policy will end and the team will establish a legacy like the Baltimore Colts did with Hall of Famer Raymond Berry. Ravens receiver Steve Smith Sr., 36, announced Monday that he will retire at the end of the 2015 season, his 15th year in the NFL. He will have played just the final two of those seasons with the Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. announced he plans to retire from the NFL after the 2015 season.

As the team ran through a two-minute, end-of-half scenario, the defensive scored a hollow victory over the first-team offense.

Ravens wide receiver Marlon Brown has a back injury and is regarded as day-to-day, according to sources.

The true litmus test for new offensive coordinator Marc Trestman and his blended offense that still incorporates many of former offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak's West Coast offensive concepts is roughly six weeks away.

Ravens defenders Timmy Jernigan, Courney Upshaw stand out in first padded practice of training camp

The NFL education of Ravens rookie wide receiver Breshad Perriman has included everything from how to line up in his stance to understanding how fatigue can affect his concentration and hands.

Steve Smith Sr. enters his second training camp with the Ravens armed with the comfort of a year's experience with the team, and perhaps more importantly, a grasp on the team's expectations.

Mike Preston commentary. Upon further review, the Ravens might end up being the best team in the AFC.

The Ravens aren't expected to pursue veteran forrmer Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne, according to sources.

When the Ravens' offense breaks the huddle during training camp, one of the most hotly contested job competitions will be at the wide receiver position.

Steve and Angie Smith have four kids who keep them busy while he juggles an NFL career. They wouldn't have it any other way.

Although veteran starting cornerback Lardarius Webb isn't running for office, he campaigned as smoothly as any politician Wednesday for the Ravens' vacant punt returner job.

Terrell Suggs traditionally doesn't participate in voluntary organized team activities so his arrival at the mandatory minicamp often brings his first public comments since the end of the previous season. After a 2 1/2-hour workout under the hot sun, the 32-year-old and the longest-tenured member of the Ravens was far more introspective than he's been in the past, starting with his acknowledgment that he's yet to completely get over Ngata's departure.

Torrey Smith and Marlon Brown both started for much of their rookie seasons. The Ravens don't necessarily need Breshad Perriman to do the same.

Now, Aiken is competing for a starting job.

Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith was named to the NFL Network top 100 players list.

Yet the veteran wide receiver has already seen enough from Carter that he's comparing the former Sacramento State All-American's potential to Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Randall Cobb.

The Ravens' 2014 rookie class provided big contributions last season. It appears that the group is primed for an even bigger sophomore season.

Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith displayed his traditionally feisty personality and his sense of humor Thursday when the subject of his age and longevity was raised.

The Ravens had generally high attendance at their organized team activity with the exception of the entire starting offensive line being absent from the voluntary practice Thursday.

Growing up in California, undrafted rookie wide receiver DeAndre Carter idolized Ravens five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Steve Smith and patterned his game after him.

Retired Ravens star free safety Ed Reed had a measured take on the controversy surrounding the New England Patriots and Tom Brady following an investigation that found the Super Bowl winning quarterback probably was aware of team employees deflating footballs.

Ravens veteran Steve Smith is excited that the team drafted two receivers, too. But he cautions that it will be a big jump for rookies.

The Ravens have invested heavily in the cornerback position this offseason, signing Jimmy Smith to a four-year, $48 million extension. The Ravens also restructured cornerback Lardarius Webb's contract. They didn't draft a cornerback until the fourth round.

Several players who are in town are scheduled to attend the game, including Webb, wide receiver Steve Smith and former Ravens players Ed Reed, who officially retired from the NFL on Thursday after signing a one-day contract with the Ravens, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith, Detroit Lions safety James Ihedigbo and Lions linebacker Josh Bynes.

Following their four-year, $48 million contract extension for cornerback Jimmy Smith, the Ravens are $10.673 million under the NFL salary-cap limit of $143.28 million.

Kamar Aiken gradually earned the trust of Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco as a downfield target last season, targeted more frequently as their chemistry improved.

The Ravens' inability to draft and develop an elite wide receiver is one of the few blemishes on general manager Ozzie Newsome's resume. But last year's NFL rookie class is changing the perception of drafting a receiver.

The Ravens are $7.685 million under the NFL salary-cap limit of $143.28 million. That includes a $2 million salary-cap figure for new backup quarterback Matt Schaub.

The Ravens are $7.875 million under the NFL salary-cap limit of $143.28 million, a solid financial situation at this stage of the offseason.

The one positive from the Ravens' annual free agent exodus has been their ability to recoup some young talent through compensatory NFL draft picks.

Now that the Ravens are roughly $9.835 million under the NFL salary cap limit of $143.28 million, league sources indicated that a major spending spree isn't in the offing.

Former Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith is signing a five-year, $40 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers, according to league sources. The deal includes $22 million guaranteed.

With the start of the new NFL year looming this afternoon, the Ravens had not reached an agreement Monday night on new contracts with defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and cornerback Lardarius Webb, whose current deals will make it extremely difficult for the organization to be active in free agency.

Annually lacking the salary cap space to make major outside additions and content to reward their own players while building through the draft, the Ravens traditionally stay quiet through the first couple days of free agency when money changes hands at an eye-popping rate.

Andre Johnson fits the profile of the type of wide receiver the Ravens have added in the past, but would adding him really make sense?

The Ravens' offseason roster boasts several options to return kicks, all of whom present their own question marks about whether each is the man to replace Jacoby Jones.

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti referenced the Miami Dolphins' five-year, $60 million contract with inconsistent wide receiver Mike Wallace as a cautionary tale.