Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of 2018 season opener
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Starting running back Alex Collins touched the ball just three times during the preseason.
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Ravens add Baltimore native, two others to complete practice squad
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Former New England cornerback and Baltimore native Cyrus Jones joined the practice squad on Monday.
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Ravens cut Perriman, keep Griffin to form initial 53-man roster
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The 2015 first-round pick caught 43 passes for 576 yards and three touchdowns in his Baltimore career.
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New quarterbacks coach Urban a breath of fresh air for Ravens offense
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James Urban has put a room that includes three former first-round picks in a good place at the end of the preseason.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of 53-man roster cuts
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Ravens trade 2016 second-round pick Correa to Tennessee
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Stanley, Hurst return to Ravens offensive line for Monday's practice
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Fourth-round rookie receiver Jaleel Scott placed on IR by Ravens
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following fourth preseason win over Miami
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Ravens rest key veterans as health concerns begin to grow
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Baltimore wisely held out Joe Flacco in Miami, but a list of recent health concerns only grew on Saturday.
Ravens-Dolphins preseason primer: Five players to watch
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The Hayden Hurst injury and an underwhelming wide receiver competition could pave the way to a roster spot for Darren Waller.
Ravens dealt early-season blow at tight end position
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First-round pick Hayden Hurst will reportedly miss the start of the season with a stress fracture in his foot.
Sizing up the 2018 Ravens roster entering fourth preseason game
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Jimmy Smith’s suspension opens up another roster spot for the first four games of the season.
Banged-up offensive line could impact Ravens' plans for Miami game
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Left tackle Ronnie Stanley’s status for Saturday is in doubt after suffering a minor knee sprain in Indianapolis.
Will the Ravens change the narrative without Jimmy Smith this time around?
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The veteran cornerback’s absence has factored into Baltimore’s demise in three of the last four seasons.
Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith suspended four games by NFL
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The league found evidence of “threatening and emotionally abusive behaviors” by Smith toward his former girlfriend.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following third preseason victory
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Return specialist Tim White’s roster chances took a hit after a fumble in the first quarter.
Monday brings first adversity to Ravens' near-flawless summer
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Veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith is facing a potential multi-game suspension, according to The Athletic.
Ravens-Colts preseason primer: Five players to watch
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Reserve linebacker Albert McClellan is one of the longest-tenured players on the Baltimore roster.
Ravens remain healthy ahead of extended trip to Indianapolis
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Kenneth Dixon is back practicing and could make his preseason debut in Indianapolis on Monday.
Twelve Orioles thoughts entering second half of August
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Dylan Bundy has allowed five or more earned runs in five of his last seven starts and has an 8.33 ERA since the start of July.
Sizing up the 2018 Ravens roster after second preseason game
Luke Jones
Will the Ravens carry three quarterbacks on the regular-season roster for the first time since 2009?
Bowser, M. Williams return to practice amid competition at their positions
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker Tyus Bowser has missed much of training camp with a nagging groin injury.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following second preseason victory
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No one would have predicted Jimmy Smith playing this soon in the preseason a few months ago.
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The veteran lineman’s streak of six consecutive Pro Bowls was snapped last year due to a fractured ankle.
Yanda returns to Ravens practice for first time since last September
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The six-time Pro Bowl guard took part in the early portion of Monday’s practice.
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Kamalei Correa was the star of the game, but he’ll need to build on that to solidify a role going forward.
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All eyes will be on rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson as he receives his first NFL preseason action.
Orioles go all in on rebuild by trading off Schoop, Gausman
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Adam Jones and Dan Duquette want different things with the Orioles rebuild well underway.
As Ravens wait on Yanda, offensive line continues experimenting
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Guard Alex Lewis continues to receive first-team reps at the center spot along with early favorite Matt Skura.
Twelve Ravens thoughts after first week of training camp
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Joe Flacco continues to show improved footwork and more accuracy than he has in a long time.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of 2018 season opener
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Starting running back Alex Collins touched the ball just three times during the preseason.
Ravens add Baltimore native, two others to complete practice squad
Luke Jones
Former New England cornerback and Baltimore native Cyrus Jones joined the practice squad on Monday.
Breaking down the 2018 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
Luke Jones
Baltimore is set to enter the regular season with three quarterbacks for the first time since 2009.
Ravens cut Perriman, keep Griffin to form initial 53-man roster
Luke Jones
The 2015 first-round pick caught 43 passes for 576 yards and three touchdowns in his Baltimore career.
Ravens begin process of trimming roster to 53 players
Luke Jones
Wide receiver DeVier Posey was included in the first group of players waived on Friday afternoon.
Predicting Ravens' initial 53-man roster at end of 2018 preseason
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Will the Ravens trust Lamar Jackson to be the sole backup quarterback entering the season?
Ravens-Redskins preseason primer: Five players to watch
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Former first-round pick Breshad Perriman could be playing his final game with Baltimore on Thursday.
New quarterbacks coach Urban a breath of fresh air for Ravens offense
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James Urban has put a room that includes three former first-round picks in a good place at the end of the preseason.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of 53-man roster cuts
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The distribution of playing time on Thursday could offer a clue as to how many quarterbacks the Ravens plan to keep.
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Baltimore will reportedly receive a sixth-round pick in the 2019 draft.
Stanley, Hurst return to Ravens offensive line for Monday's practice
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Ronnie Stanley left last Monday’s preseason game in Indianapolis with a mild knee sprain.
Fourth-round rookie receiver Jaleel Scott placed on IR by Ravens
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The rookie struggled this summer and had appeared in danger of not making the 53-man roster.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following fourth preseason win over Miami
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Stanley Jean-Baptiste is one of a few young corners to turn heads this summer.
Ravens rest key veterans as health concerns begin to grow
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Baltimore wisely held out Joe Flacco in Miami, but a list of recent health concerns only grew on Saturday.
Ravens-Dolphins preseason primer: Five players to watch
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The Hayden Hurst injury and an underwhelming wide receiver competition could pave the way to a roster spot for Darren Waller.
Ravens dealt early-season blow at tight end position
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First-round pick Hayden Hurst will reportedly miss the start of the season with a stress fracture in his foot.
Sizing up the 2018 Ravens roster entering fourth preseason game
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Jimmy Smith’s suspension opens up another roster spot for the first four games of the season.
Banged-up offensive line could impact Ravens' plans for Miami game
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Left tackle Ronnie Stanley’s status for Saturday is in doubt after suffering a minor knee sprain in Indianapolis.
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The veteran cornerback’s absence has factored into Baltimore’s demise in three of the last four seasons.
Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith suspended four games by NFL
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The league found evidence of “threatening and emotionally abusive behaviors” by Smith toward his former girlfriend.
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Return specialist Tim White’s roster chances took a hit after a fumble in the first quarter.
Monday brings first adversity to Ravens' near-flawless summer
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Veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith is facing a potential multi-game suspension, according to The Athletic.
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Reserve linebacker Albert McClellan is one of the longest-tenured players on the Baltimore roster.
Ravens remain healthy ahead of extended trip to Indianapolis
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Kenneth Dixon is back practicing and could make his preseason debut in Indianapolis on Monday.
Twelve Orioles thoughts entering second half of August
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Dylan Bundy has allowed five or more earned runs in five of his last seven starts and has an 8.33 ERA since the start of July.
Sizing up the 2018 Ravens roster after second preseason game
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Will the Ravens carry three quarterbacks on the regular-season roster for the first time since 2009?
Bowser, M. Williams return to practice amid competition at their positions
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Outside linebacker Tyus Bowser has missed much of training camp with a nagging groin injury.
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No one would have predicted Jimmy Smith playing this soon in the preseason a few months ago.
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The 23-year-old center fielder became the first player in club history to record three hits in his major league debut.
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The Ravens offense did what was expected against a Los Angeles defense featuring only one regular starter.
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Rookie right tackle Orlando Brown Jr. will try to build upon a solid performance in the Hall of Fame Game.
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The centerpiece of the Manny Machado trade, Yusniel Diaz is off to a slow start at Double-A Bowie.
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The veteran lineman’s streak of six consecutive Pro Bowls was snapped last year due to a fractured ankle.
Yanda returns to Ravens practice for first time since last September
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The six-time Pro Bowl guard took part in the early portion of Monday’s practice.
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Kamalei Correa was the star of the game, but he’ll need to build on that to solidify a role going forward.
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All eyes will be on rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson as he receives his first NFL preseason action.
Orioles go all in on rebuild by trading off Schoop, Gausman
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Second baseman Jonathan Schoop was traded to Milwaukee for three players just before Tuesday’s deadline.
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Adam Jones and Dan Duquette want different things with the Orioles rebuild well underway.
As Ravens wait on Yanda, offensive line continues experimenting
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Guard Alex Lewis continues to receive first-team reps at the center spot along with early favorite Matt Skura.
Twelve Ravens thoughts after first week of training camp
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Joe Flacco continues to show improved footwork and more accuracy than he has in a long time.
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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