DeCosta, Ravens swing for fences in Thursday’s first round
Penn State edge rusher Odafe Oweh brings intriguing upside with his physical gifts, but he didn’t record a single sack in 2020.
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No "fax" error: Dumervil agrees to five-year deal with Ravens
Thanks to a fax machine snafu leading to Dumervil’s release on March 14, the Ravens have snatched up one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers.
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Kruger leaves Ravens to sign five-year deal in Cleveland
As expected, the pass rusher officially parted ways with the organization that drafted him in 2009.
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Stay or leave: Forecasting the Ravens’ 2013 class of free agents
What will happen with Ed Reed, Dannell Ellerbe, Paul Kruger, and others? Here are your predictions with the start of free agency looming…
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Difficult decisions still loom for Ravens after locking up Flacco
The Ravens quarterback’s record-setting deal will provide short-term cap relief, but it doesn’t mean a spending spree is coming.
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Offseason begins and ends with resolving Flacco contract
Striking a long-term deal with the Ravens quarterback prior to the franchise tag deadline on March 4 is the top priority for Ozzie Newsome.
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A quick look at the Ravens' 2013 class of free agents
Regardless of how Joe Flacco’s contract situation is resolved, expect significant changes to the Ravens this offseason.
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Ravens not looking for ways to lose, but defeats suddenly finding them
Baltimore finds itself at a dangerous crossroads after suffering consecutive defeats for the first time in three years.
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Rarefied air of Steelers Week for Ravens is to be savored not soured
The only thing your eyes should tell you is that the Ravens are 9-2…
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Trying to fix Ravens defense starts up front
The key to picking up the pieces for a struggling unit is making improvements on the defensive line.
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Healthier Ravens make final preparations for New England
(Updated: 3:15 p.m.) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens conducted their final full practice of the week in preparation for
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Four defensive starters absent from Wednesday's practice
Strong safety Bernard Pollard (ribs) did not practice despite declaring himself ready to go Wednesday.
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Tuesday musings from the Ravens beat
Rookie Courtney Upshaw appears primed to gain a starting job sooner rather than later.
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Ravens-Eagles: Inactives and pre-game notes
Linebacker Paul Kruger is inactive and will be replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Courtney Upshaw.
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Kruger, McPhee questionable for Sunday's game in Philadelphia
Both defenders practiced on a limited basis Friday and have expressed optimism about playing in Week 2.
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McPhee, Kruger still sidelined for Thursday's practice
(Updated: 8:30 p.m.) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Practicing in helmets, shells, and shorts for the second straight day, the Ravens
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Run defense has "hands full" trying to stop Eagles' McCoy
After giving up 129 rushing yards to Cincinnati, the Ravens face an even bigger test this week against Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy.
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Kruger, McPhee, Birk non-participants in Wednesday's practice
(Updated: 9:00 p.m.) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens took the field late Wednesday afternoon for their first full practice
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Five pressing questions for the 2012 season
Luke Jones offers the five biggest questions surrounding the 2012 Ravens…
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Defensive coordinator Pees tired of Kruger being compared to Suggs
The Baltimore defense will really see what life is like without the reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year on Monday night.
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As you'd expect, Ravens still very much a work in progress
Some positives emerged from Friday’s loss, but the Ravens still find themselves searching for answers on both sides of the ball.
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Ugly first half brings Ravens' offseason concerns to light
The lack of a pass rush and concerns along the offensive line were evident in the first half of a 31-17 win over Atlanta.
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Friday notes from training camp
Rookie Courtney Upshaw’s shoulder injury has made the outside linebacker situation even more unclear.
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Kruger adjusting to full-time role in fourth season
With Terrell Suggs’ status uncertain for the 2012 season, the former second-round pick is finally getting his chance to shine.
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Upshaw focused on making plays, not trying to replace Suggs for Ravens
The Alabama rookie took part in his first minicamp for the Ravens this weekend.
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Ravens select Alabama LB Courtney Upshaw with third pick of second round
The Ravens have a new pass-rushing threat in the imposing Crimson Tide defensive end-linebacker.
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Harbaugh envisions Kruger at outside linebacker for Ravens
The Ravens coach addressed the outside linebacker, kicker, and running back positions while holding court at the NFL owners’ meetings.
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Bittersweet day for former Ravens linebacker Johnson in leaving for San Diego
After nine productive seasons in Baltimore, Johnson is joining the Chargers.
With free agency upon us, Ravens will lean on continued growth from within in 2012
As always, Ozzie Newsome won’t be interested in “winning” the first week of free agency…
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Ranking the Ravens' biggest defensive needs
Luke Jones sizes up the defensive side of the football as free agency approaches.
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Ravens musings for Week 13
Luke Jones offers his thoughts on Lardarius Webb, Ray Lewis, and more before the Ravens return to work on Wednesday.
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Under pressure: Ravens defense swarms Cardinals in 30-27 win
BALTIMORE — While most attention fell directly on the shoulders of a Baltimore offense that couldn’t get out of its
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Ravens-Chiefs Preseason Primer: What to watch tonight
***Join us in the Purple Haze live chat beginning at 7:30 p.m. as WNST.net brings you live coverage from M&T
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Ravens falter on third down, nearly everywhere else in preseason opener
PHILADELPHIA — While most concern lies with the changes to the Ravens’ offensive personnel through the first two weeks of
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The 'fall' of the Ravens defense started many Aprils ago
If you’ve been wearing out your Greg Mattison dartboard over the last several weeks, you’re probably not alone. After all,
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Live from Owings Mills: Webb a "game-time decision," Cousins expected to play against Jets
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — With an opening night encounter against the New York Jets only two days away, the Baltimore
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Live from Owings Mills: Webb a “game-time decision,” Cousins expected to play against Jets
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — With an opening night encounter against the New York Jets only two days away, the Baltimore
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Ravens Training Camp: The impressive and disappointing
Another Westminster training camp has concluded with the Ravens now focusing their attention to the final three games of the
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Optimistic Ravens exit Westminster as stakes begin to grow
Optimism percolated from every route leading to Westminster as the masses flooded to McDaniel College over the last four weeks
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2010 Ravens Training Camp Preview: 10 Purple Questions
As the Ravens begin their 15th training camp at McDaniel College in Westminster, expectations are as high as they’ve ever