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The Ravens delivered messages to some of their current players with their draft picks.

The Ravens haven’t signed a pass rusher in free agency, and the team could pass on taking one in the first round of the draft. Eric DeCosta hopes Bowser and Williams can “take the next step."

He said after the Ravens’ playoff loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that he “would love to be a Raven for life."

Over the next three-plus month, the Ravens have a lot to do. Some priorities, though, are a little more important than others.

Right tackle James Hurst (back, calf) returned to Ravens practice for the first time since Oct. 19. Running back Alex Collins did not, but said his injured foot is much improved.

Bowser has five tackles and no sacks in five games, and has struggled on special teams.

Members of the Ravens special teams unit can take solace in knowing that their gaffes did not cost the team a victory Sunday against the Denver Broncos, but there is still considerable work to be done.

The second-year pro, dealing with a groin injury, is likely battling Tim Williams and Kamalei Correa for a spot at outside linebacker behind Terrell Suggs, Matthew Judon and Za’Darius Smith.

The outside linebacker competition “is starting to heat up,” coach John Harbaugh said, which is not a positive sign for Tyus Bowser, who missed his third straight practice because of a groin injury.

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.

“He really wants to know it, he wants to master it, and you can see it in the way he practices — every rep is 100 percent," Ravens linebackers coach Mike Macdonald said of linebacker Tyus Bowser.

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

Terrell Suggs and Matthew Judon are entrenched as the starters and the Ravens have Za'Darius Smith as well. But they need pass rushers Tyus Bowser and Tim Williams to emerge.

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

Fans have long yearned for the Ravens to draft a star wide receiver, and the team's inability to do so has been the most glaring exception to its outstanding overall draft record. The Ravens will likely have another chance to change the receiver narrative in 2018, but will they take it?

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 linebackers.

Cornerback Marlon Humphrey excelled in his NFL debut, but other first-year players did not meet expectations.

The Ravens have typically filled the post by promoting a position coach already on staff, and that's still a possibility this time, but they might instead bring back a familiar face from the outside.

After two straight late season meltdowns, the Ravens need a fresh approach on defense.

The Ravens are still lacking a consistent pass rush and they struggle in coverage, Mike Preston writes.

The Ravens look to capitalize on Colts' lack of pass protection Saturday.

The Ravens figure to depend more on rookie outside linebackers Tyus Bowser and Tim Williams behind starters Terrell Suggs and Matthew Judon.

The loss of the standout cornerback obviously hurts the Ravens, but it could affect the team next year, too.

The organization’s second-round pick in April said he always prays in the end zone before kickoffs.

If not for the touchback, Koch would have set a career high with six punts inside the Packers’ 20-yard line.

The Ravens used a lot of young players in the team’s 23-0 win against Green Bay at Lambeau Field.

The Ravens might not look like a playoff team, but who among the AFC wild-card contenders does?

Although the defense has 22 sacks so far, just two have come from rookie outside linebackers Tyus Bowser and Tim Williams.

The outside linebacker said losing a few hours of sleep to watch Houston win its first title was worth it.

Ravens rookie Tyus Bowser has watched his playing time wax and wane, but he believes he'll become a star by holding on to the joy he's always felt playing football.

Since totaling eight sacks in the first two games, the unit has combined for only one sack in the past two.

The running back’s three longest runs occurred off left and right tackle in Pittsburgh's 26-9 win Sunday.

The play of Tyus Bowser, Marlon Humphrey and Tim Williams has added speed and athleticism to the defense.

Despite his best outing in almost two years, the Ravens tight end is staying even-keeled

Ravens area already without Za'Darius Smith, so they could be really think at outside linebacker against Browns.

Two key contributors of the Ravens, Danny Woodhead and Za'Darius Smith, get taken from field on back of cart and don't return.

Five Things We Learned From the Ravens' 13-9 Win Over the Buffalo Bills

Versatile veteran leaves the Raven thin on experience at both inside linebacker, special teams

Tyus Bowser of Ravens said it’s “kind of mind-blowing” to see Houston overwhelmed by rain, floods.

It once seemed likely that the Ravens would keep six wide receivers, but not any longer.

Five Things We Learned From the Ravens' 31-7 Win Over the Miami Dolphins

Ravens continue preparations for Thursday's game against the Miami Dolphins

The Raven love their depth along the front seven, but they won't be able to keep them all.

The formula for winning football in Baltimore remains the same, and might never change. The Ravens’ chance for success depends on defense and the accuracy of place kicker Justin Tucker.

What Mike Preston saw at the last Ravens training camp practice before Thursday's first preseason game.

Rookie outside linebacker said he is starting from the bottom in bid to make Ravens’ 53-man roster.

Who is on the bubble? Who are rookies to watch? What are the biggest question marks?

A look at the Ravens' roster questions heading into camp, position by position.

The start of organized team activities adds a little clarity to the Ravens depth charts on offense, defense and special teams.

Preston: Ravens third-rounder Chris Wormley has future leader written all over him