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Martindale acknowledges that some things will stay the same, but there might be situations in which he's more aggressive than his predecessor, Dean Pees.

Ravens defensive coordinator used to be one of the best assistant coaching positions in the NFL, but the luster is gone.

The Ravens linebackers coach for the past six years will succeed Dean Pees.

Fan discontent, an absence of playmakers and very little salary-cap space are all issues the Ravens front office will have to confront this offseason.

Multiple Michigan insiders had him becoming the Wolverines next offensive coordinator. Now one report says that he'll be back with the Ravens with an assistant head coach title.

The retirement of defensive coordinator Dean Pees likely won't be the only change as the Ravens miss the playoffs for the third consecutive year.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh made some alterations to his defensive staff Friday. What does it all mean?

There's seemingly no surefire recipe for success in building an NFL secondary, but one thing could become abundantly clear when the Ravens face the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have found a formula that works for them, while the Ravens haven't.

A former NFL defensive back, secondary coach Chris Hewitt knows what his players face every day. It's that experience, and his balance of intensity and empathy, that leads Ravens players and coaches to believe he's the man to lead the secondary back to prominence in 2015.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh finalized several changes to his coaching staff Wednesday, promoting five members from last season's staff and officially announcing the hiring of former Chicago Bears tight end coach Andy Bischoff.

Four days after he said that he wanted to stay with the Ravens as offensive coordinator, Gary Kubiak will have to decide whether he wants to interview for the Denver Broncos' head-coaching vacancy.

Ravens secondary coach Steve Spagnuolo is a finalist for the New York Giants' defensive coordinator vacancy along with former Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Three days after the Ravens' season ended with a divisional round playoff loss to the New England Patriots, John Harbaugh expressed confidence in the organization's future, and the chances of offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak remaining part of it.

Offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak's announced plans to remain with the Ravens haven't changed, coach John Harbaugh said during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

After getting into the second round of the NFL playoffs, the Ravens need to address some key questions to get back to the Super Bowl.

The Ravens are coming off a 30-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC wild-card round, and they visit the New England Patriots for a divisional playoff game Saturday. As he does each week, columnist Mike Preston took a handful of reader questions about the team.

The New York Giants fired defensive coordinator Perry Fewell on Wednesday, a move that could potentially open a door to reunite with Ravens secondary coach Steve Spagnuolo.

Now, the former undrafted rookie from Northern Illinois is starting for the Ravens heading into Saturday night's AFC wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.

Ever since Jeromy Miles replaced Darian Stewart as the Ravens' starting strong safety, he's stabilized a previously shaky position.

When the Ravens' overhauled secondary returns from the bye next week, a huge challenge looms in New Orleans against Jimmy Graham.

When the Ravens signed veteran former New York Giants safety Will Hill to a one-year, $730,000 contract in late July, they did so with the understanding that it would take time before they'd have the opportunity to insert him into the starting lineup.

Every team in the AFC North is two games above .500, leading some pundits to suggest that it's the best division in football. But the NFC West is still better.

The Ravens say they still consider safety Matt Elam to be a starter even though his status changed dramatically Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

As the Ravens prepare to play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Lardarius Webb's status is again a question mark. However, there's plenty of optimism that the cornerback is ready to play.

Ravens starting cornerback Lardarius Webb has been scratched for today's season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a lower-back injury that sidelined him for the entire preseason.

The Ravens have overhauled their coaching staff after a disappointing 2013 NFL season during which they failed to make the playoffs.

Ravens rookie free safety Terrence Brooks' status on the depth chart hasn't officially changed, but he's starting to make up ground in the ongoing competition with veterans Darian Stewart and Jeromy Miles.

The Ravens clearly need another cornerback and possibly a defensive end, but getting either will be tough because of a thin free agent market and few trade options.

Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees recently acknowledged he had few clues about who will emerge as the team's third cornerback.

Backup safety Jeromy Miles is the only Ravens player who, as a collegian, dressed in the home locker room at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

After being suspended for eight games last season and four games as a rookie for violations of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, Jackson has vowed there won't be a third misstep.

Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith wouldn't discuss his recent arrest, but he said that he'll give his side of the story when the legal matter is settled.

Veteran cornerbacks Aaron Ross and Dominique Franks weren't on the Ravens' practice field today for the start of training camp.

Darian Stewart is hoping to parlay his hard-hitting style into a starting job with the Ravens after signing a one-year, $1.3 million contract with them in March.

Now that the Ravens have signed Dominique Franks after a successful minicamp tryout, the veteran cornerback is set on forging a versatile role.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will spend the next month working out and keeping his right arm in shape through regular throwing sessions with friends, teammates and anybody else capable of catching a tight spiral

The Ravens plan to sign veteran cornerbacks Aaron Ross and Dominique Franks following their successful minicamp tryout, according to sources.

As veteran cornerback Aaron Ross covered receivers Tuesday during his minicamp tryout with the Ravens, the former New York Giants starter quickly realized how long it's been since he's played football.

Still looking for cornerback depth, the Ravens will give former first-round pick and Super Bowl champion Aaron Ross a look this week, according to the player.

It's been an educational experience this week for the Ravens' secondary, receiving extra tutoring from retired former Pro Bowl cornerback Sam Madison.

Steve Spagnuolo, a former St. Louis Rams head coach and defensive coordinator with the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints, brings a significant amount of experience to his job as Ravens secondary coach.

Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller had a meeting with his hometown team.

During the Senior Bowl practices, Liberty cornerback Walt Aikens was one of the prospects that captured the attention of the Ravens.

The Ravens have maintained their due diligence on Northern Illinois safety Jimmie Ward.

Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb regained trust in his left knee by the end of last season, confident enough to plant without hesitation to backpedal and accelerate into coverage.