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Six offensive linemen remain sidelined for Ravens

Luke Jones

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Moving closer to the all-important third preseason game of the summer against the Washington Redskins, the Ravens continued to be banged up along the offensive line with six players missing. The left side of the starting offensive line is ailing as tackle Eugene Monroe and guard Kelechi Osemele were not present during the portion of practice open to media. Osemele has dealt with an Achilles tendon issue that has forced him in and out of practices and games at different times over the last three weeks. Meanwhile, Monroe appeared to injure his arm in Saturday’s preseason loss to Philadelphia. Baltimore was also without reserve offensive linemen James Hurst (concussion), De’Ondre Wesley (knee), Darryl Baldwin, and Blaine Clausell during Tuesday’s workout. The secondary was missing two of its top four cornerbacks as Lardarius Webb (hamstring) and Rashaan Melvin (undisclosed) were not practicing. Melvin appeared to injure himself during the special-teams portion of Monday’s session, but head coach John Harbaugh wasn’t aware of any injury when asked about him at the end of the workout. Wide receivers Breshad Perriman (knee) and Michael Campanaro (soft tissue injury), running back Lorenzo Taliaferro (knee), cornerback Tramain Jacobs (undisclosed), and linebacker Steven

Suggs' hit on Bradford probably unnecessary, but point spot on

Luke Jones

Like it or not, Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has developed a reputation around the NFL for being a dirty player. So, it came as no surprise that his penalized hit on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford drew plenty of criticism after Saturday’s game. Eagles tackle Jason Peters said he was “pretty sure he planned it” after the teams practiced together all week. It was probably unnecessary for Suggs to hit Bradford in the knees, but a quarterback isn’t supposed to be treated as a “quarterback” when running the read option, a play in which one defensive player is responsible for the quarterback potentially keeping the ball while another defender targets the running back. When the league goes to desperate lengths to protect its quarterbacks, we’ll find plenty of examples like this one that make us ask where we draw the line and officials face the same problem in real time. It’s not a defensive player’s job to stand there as the play develops and think, “Did he really sell the threat to run enough with that read-option play?” Any football player will tell you indecisiveness leads to big plays by the opposition and potential injury to yourself. Ultimately, it’s a

Ravens-Eagles preseason primer: Five players to watch

Luke Jones

A four-day trip to Philadelphia culminates with the Ravens’ second preseason game of the summer with the Eagles on Saturday night. Unlike last year’s three-day practice session with San Francisco that followed a preseason game, the Ravens should be very familiar with Chip Kelly’s team after two days of full workouts and Friday’s walk-through leading into their preseason contest. By most accounts, the trip was productive with only a few skirmishes that paled in comparison to fights that have taken place elsewhere between teams practicing together. “They treated us very well, and we had three really good practices with a good football team,” head coach John Harbaugh said. “We felt like we’ve improved. You see schemes you don’t normally see, the way routes are run or different types of plays on both sides of the ball that you don’t normally see. It’s great to get a chance to expose yourself to some different schemes.” After the starting offense put together a 16-play touchdown drive in its only action in the preseason opener, Harbaugh could push his starters to play the entire first quarter in the second game of the summer. As always, that will depend on the number of plays

Osemele returns to practice while nursing Achilles issue

Luke Jones

Completing their second day of practice against the Eagles in Philadelphia, the Ravens continued to be less than 100 percent along their offensive line with a few players dealing with injuries. Left guard Kelechi Osemele returned to the practice field on Thursday for the first time since playing in the preseason opener a week ago. A lingering Achilles tendon issue has plagued Osemele for the last couple weeks as the Ravens try to manage giving him enough rest against the need for him to receive the necessary reps to prepare for the start of the season. “It’s a tough balance, because I think we’re going to err on the side of making sure he is ready to go,” head coach John Harbaugh said. “We do that with everybody, really. K.O. can always use the reps. He and Eugene [Monroe] can definitely work together. By the same token, you need him ready to go when you need him ready to go. We’ve been kind of doing that balancing act with all of our guys.” In addition to the injury being a concern for the Ravens, Osemele is entering the final year of his rookie contract and would appear to be in

Lewis, Webb return to practice as Ravens count down to Thursday

Luke Jones

Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Taking part in what amounted to little more than a walk-through ahead of Thursday’s preseason opener against New Orleans, the Ravens welcomed back two members of their starting secondary to practice. Cornerback Lardarius Webb (hamstring) and free safety Kendrick Lewis (leg) were present and working as the Ravens practiced at half-speed in helmets, shells, and shorts on Tuesday. Webb had left practice early on Monday after pulling up gimpy covering a deep route while Lewis was absent on Monday after tweaking his leg midway through Saturday’s workout. With both players missing minimal practice time, they would appear to remain good bets to be able to play against the Saints. Wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee), offensive linemen John Urschel (concussion) and Robert Myers (concussion), and defensive linemen Timmy Jernigan (foot), DeAngelo Tyson (strain), and Christo Bilukidi (undisclosed) did not take part in Tuesday’s practice. Tight end Dennis Pitta (hip) and safety Terrence Brooks (knee) remain on the active physically unable to perform list as we approach the first preseason game. Periman missed his 10th consecutive practice after spraining his knee in the first full-squad workout of the summer and will not

Webb leaves Monday's practice with hamstring issue

Luke Jones

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb left practice early with a hamstring issue on Monday. The 29-year-old veteran pulled up after being beaten in coverage by rookie receiver Darren Waller for a long touchdown. A few minutes later, Webb left the field under his own power after stopping to say hello to ex-Ravens cornerback and former teammate Chris Carr, who was a visitor to Monday’s practice. “Webby had a little grab in his hamstring,” head coach John Harbaugh confirmed after practice, “so we pulled him out.” Webb missed the first full-squad workout of the summer after initially failing his conditioning test, but he had practiced every day since then. Projected to start opposite No. 1 cornerback Jimmy Smith, Webb has struggled in pass coverage at times this summer as he tries to rebound from a disappointing and injury-riddled 2014 campaign. Rookie wide receiver Breshad Perriman was once again absent as he missed his ninth consecutive practice with a knee sprain. The first-round pick is not expected to play in Thursday’s preseason opener against New Orleans. The Ravens originally projected Perriman to only miss a day or two when he injured his knee during the first full-squad practice of

Twenty Ravens players missing from Friday's practice

Luke Jones

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens were missing 20 players from their 90-man preseason roster as they practiced in shells and shorts on Friday afternoon. A handful of veterans appeared to be awarded the day off as head coach John Harbaugh periodically does, but several notable players continue to nurse injuries. Wide receivers Breshad Perriman (knee) and Marlon Brown (back) remain sidelined as the Ravens offense has worked without two of its top four wideouts for most of training camp. The first-round pick Perriman has missed seven straight practices after injuring his knee in the final 20 minutes of the first full-squad practice of the summer while Brown has now sat out five of the last six workouts. Tight end Maxx Williams was also absent on Friday after being poked in the eye and leaving Thursday’s workout early. Baltimore continues to deal with injury problems at the guard position with starter Kelechi Osemele (foot) and backups John Urschel (head) and Robert Myers (head) all out. Urschel and Myers both left Thursday’s practice with concussions, according to Harbaugh. On the defensive side of the ball, defensive linemen DeAngelo Tyson and Brent Urban were new absences due to unspecified reasons. Cornerbacks Tray

Harbaugh "gets a little crazy" during tough practice on Thursday

Luke Jones

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Nobody was safe from John Harbaugh on Thursday as the Ravens held their toughest practice of the first week of training camp. After the practice officials were slow to blow the whistle on one particular play, the eighth-year head coach chastised them from the middle of the field, screaming, “Get your [stuff] together! You’re getting lunch and you’re getting paid!” Of course, they weren’t alone as Harbaugh challenged his young defensive linemen to be tougher and quicker firing off the ball during 11-on-11 short-yardage drills during the first half of practice. The coach singled out rookie defensive tackle Carl Davis and second-year defensive end Brent Urban at different points, but the coach said the ranting was calculated in trying to challenge young players the Ravens figure to count on heavily this season. “It was a very physical, very tough practice,” Harbaugh said. “The guys fought through it really well. It’s always the one where — at least in my case — this coach gets a little crazy, because it’s a tough step to take from the hitting level of intensity to this level of intensity. “For me, it’s more of a feel thing than anything. If

Ravens shift training camp to M&T Bank Stadium on Monday

Luke Jones

BALTIMORE — Giving many rookies their first exposure to playing in an NFL stadium, the Ravens conducted an open training camp practice at M&T Bank Stadium on Monday night. With an announced 22,111 attending the workout for free, the Ravens were still missing linebacker Elvis Dumervil (Achilles) tendinitis) and rookie wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee) as both missed their fourth straight practice. The secondary continues to be banged up as well as rookie Tray Walker (hamstring), Rashaan Melvin (hamstring), and Chris Greenwood (undisclosed) were all missing from Monday’s workout. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed after practice that safety Matt Elam would miss the season after suffering a torn biceps on Saturday that will require surgery. Despite returning to the practice field on a limited basis on Sunday, wide receiver Marlon Brown missed his second workout in three days as he’s nursing a minor back ailment. Tight end Dennis Pitta (hip) remains on the active physically unable to perform list, but he was running routes in shorts and a t-shirt before the start of Monday’s practice. Safety Terrence Brooks (knee) also remains on the active PUP list. Defensive tackle Casey Walker (knee) was activated from the PUP list and took part

Ravens not taking any chances with early injuries in camp

Luke Jones

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Already preparing to play the 2015 season without safety Matt Elam, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh isn’t taking any chances with early-camp injuries to several players. Elvis Dumervil headlines a list of players dealing with minor ailments as the outside linebacker has been sidelined for three straight days with tendinitis in his Achilles tendon. The Ravens want to make sure the issue doesn’t linger as they’re still more than five weeks away from the start of the regular season. “Dumervil has a tendinitis issue that we’re not even [going] to mess with,” Harbaugh said following Sunday’s practice. “He’ll be fine soon, but it won’t be until he’s 100 percent that we bring him back for practice. And I don’t think it will be more than a week, but then again, I’ve said [a time frame] before, and it’s not right. But I don’t think it will be long.” Rookie wide receiver Breshad Perriman remained sidelined on Sunday while continuing to deal with a minor knee injury. Initially labeled a “bruise” by Harbaugh, the 26th overall pick’s knee sprain isn’t expected to keep him out for long, but he hasn’t practiced since Thursday while fellow receiver Kamar

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