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The Ravens want Earl Thomas to be a ready-made replacement for Eric Weddle, if not an improvement altogether. Both parties know it will take some time.

Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce was not at day two of Ravens minicamp, and defensive coordinator Don Martindale is disappointed.

This is an offseason of change for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense he will now lead.

The lack of leadership heading into the 2019 season is a topic of discussion for the Ravens, but it shouldn’t be a major problem, thanks in part to the signing of six-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas.

In a matter of hours Friday, Justin Bethel, the former Falcon and three-time Pro Bowl selection, had a new NFL home in Baltimore.

The Ravens had the NFL’s top-ranked defense in 2018, but they’ve already lost safety Eric Weddle and veteran outside linebacker Terrell Suggs.

The Ravens gave Weddle, 34, a lot of respect since the end of the 2018 season, claiming they still had some interest in him, but clearly he was no longer of value to the team.

Strong safety and California native Tony Jefferson called defensive back Anthony Levine Sr.’s comparison of In-N-Out to McDonald’s “obnoxious.” Levine countered that In-N-Out is not “life-changing”.

The Ravens could use both against a talented Buccaneers receiving corps.

Starting strong safety Tony Jefferson made his first appearance on the field since suffering a sprained left ankle Nov. 25 and was a limited participant in Thursday’s session.

Starting safety Tony Jefferson has not been on the field since injuring his left ankle against the Raiders on Nov. 25, but coach John Harbaugh said he has his “fingers crossed" he will return soon.

Coach John Harbaugh did not rule out the team’s longtime starter playing Sunday.

The Ravens’ outside linebacker duo of Terrell Suggs and Matthew Judon saved their best for (the) last (quarter) in Sunday’s 34-17 win against the Oakland Raiders.

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley and outside linebacker Tim Williams were limited Wednesday, and quarterback Joe Flacco, right tackle James Hurst and strong safety Tony Jefferson were absent.

With the Ravens' season at the two-month mark, there’s no better time to assess the big picture.

Minutes after being shellacked, 36-21, by the Panthers, the Ravens were already doing the playoff math in their heads.

Analyzing the Ravens' snap count from the win over the Titans.

From the Ravens' faith in Michael Crabtree to their emerging defensive identity under coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale, here are five things we learned from a 21-0 victory in Tennessee.

A hip injury sidelined the slot cornerback from Thursday’s practice, and the team has only four healthy cornerbacks.

Tight end Mark Andrews and Orlando Brown Jr., now Ravens rookies, know it’s best not to doubt Mayfield.

The starting left tackle has another difficult challenge on his plate in Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.

The defense’s top cornerback returned to the team’s headquarters in Owings Mills one day after his four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy ended.

The seven-year pro collected only the second interception of his career to help the Ravens seal a 26-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.

Said coach John Harbaugh: “You could easily get all wrapped up in that and get distracted from what matters, which is going out there Thursday night and playing well.”

The Ravens' cornerbacks thrived without Jimmy Smith in the team's 47-3 season-opening victory. But they know they'll face a sterner test Thursday night in Cincinnati.

As impressive as the Ravens were and as much excitement as they created against Buffalo, the game had the flavor of a preseason contest. It will be different Thursday night.

In his first game since 2016, the slot cornerback sacked Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman twice, becoming the first Ravens defensive back to post two sacks in the same game in 22 years.

The suspension of cornerback Jimmy Smith for the first four games of the 2018 season has turned what many thought to be a strength for the Ravens into a question mark, at least for the short term.

The Ravens face tough decisions with several position groups as they prepare to cut their roster to 53 players.

A few dropped passes by wide receivers in individual drills carried over to the offense’s first couple series in Sunday’s practice.

Darren Waller practiced well in his first appearance on the field in more than a year, but Ravens coach John Harbaugh vowed to be a tough critic with the tight end.

While calling the hamstring pull “nothing really serious,” the projected starting strong safety agreed with the medical staff’s decision to keep him off the field until he is fully healed.

After sparring each of the past two seasons, Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree and Rams cornerback Aqib Talib were on their best behavior Monday.

The second-year safety has been filling in for Tony Jefferson, who has missed four of the last five practices for the Ravens, and started at free safety against the Chicago Bears on Thursday.

There’s no word on how long – or even if – the starters and veterans will play Thursday night against the Chicago Bears, but the rookies will likely get extended repetitions.

The Ravens practiced without 10 players (not including the four on the physically unable to perform list), but welcomed back starting left guard Alex Lewis.

A single one-on-one exercise at Friday’s practice featured seven penalties with five committed by the defense.

Ravens veterans say they've put the disappointments of 2017 behind them and are ready to begin a long playoff push.

After career-worst season marked by a hamstring injury, the fourth-year wideout said he is “ready to have a great year.”

A preview of the defensive backs position as the Ravens prepare to open training camp July 19.

The key players on both defense and special teams return for the Ravens.

Through Wednesday, the day before the start of the three-day NFL draft, The Baltimore Sun will break down what the Ravens have at each position, the chance that they will add to it and what prospects could possibly be targeted with those picks. Today we’ll look at defensive backs.

The Ravens face a painful offseason of self-examination after a dispiriting loss to the Bengals.

Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton hit Tyler Boyd for a 49-yard touchdown pass with 44 seconds to play, providing a devastating ending to the Ravens’ playoff hopes.

Special teams posted its 13th blocked kick since 2014, but also allowed the Colts to block Sam Koch’s punt attempt in the fourth quarter.

The Ravens’ loss to the Steelers on Sunday night was highlighted by the defense giving up 14 catches for 149 yards to two tight ends.

The starting running back has rushed for 90 yards or more in three of his past five starts.

The Ravens defensive players are angry at themselves, looking forward to redeeming themselves this Sunday against Browns.

The Cleveland Browns are 0-13 and flirting with becoming just the second NFL team to go winless in a 16-game season.

As shocking and disappointing as Sunday night's loss to the Steelers was, the Ravens can punch their playoff ticket with three wins against teams playing out the string.