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Two days into training camp and the difference is already noticeable. Unlike a year ago when the Ravens werenât good enough in the secondary to either blitz much or bring consistent pressure, they have become more aggressive in their approach. The Ravens have gone old school, back to the days... View the full article

At 32, strong safety Eric Weddle is the elder statesman of the Ravensâ secondary, edging free safety Lardarius Webb by a little more than nine months. And there are times when that age shows. Late in Fridayâs practice at the teamâs headquarters in Owings Mills, Weddle dove to bat away a pass from... View the full article

Playing football is a welcomed respite for many players, but returning to the field has taken on a different perspective for Ravens tight end Maxx Williams after sitting out the final 12 games of last season because of a serious knee injury. âIt just gave me a whole new mindset on almost life,â... View the full article

Joe Flaccoâs absence from the first two days of training camp practices has been quite evident for the Ravens who have struggled offensively to move the ball and are spending far too much time chasing defensive players following interceptions. The two days havenât been easy for Flacco either. Entering... View the full article

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco acknowledged that itâs tough for him to sit out of training camp practices, but heâs been assured that resting now will prevent his back injury from bothering him during the regular season. âThis thing, itâs going to calm down and Iâm going to feel good,â Flacco said... View the full article

Rough day for QBs: The offense clearly misses starter Joe Flacco (back). Ryan Mallett was intercepted at least five times â once each by cornerbacks Brandon Carr, Marlon Humphrey, and Brandon Boykin, inside linebacker Kamalei Correa, and outside linebacker Matthew Judon. After Judonâs interception... View the full article

For all of their injury concerns, the Ravens nearly had full participation during Fridayâs practice at their training facility in Owings Mills. Quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Kenneth Dixon were the only players absent from the session. Flacco is dealing with a back injury, and Dixon is... View the full article

The Ravens are signing one of Jim Harbaugh's former quarterbacks but it isn't Colin Kaepernick. Down to two quarterbacks in training camp, the Ravens have agreed to terms with arena league quarterback David Olson, according to reports Thursday night. With starter Joe Flacco expected to miss a week... View the full article

The Ravens are signing one of Jim Harbaugh's former quarterbacks but it isn't Colin Kaepernick. Down to two quarterbacks in training camp, the Ravens have agreed to terms with indoor league quarterback David Olson. With starter Joe Flacco expected to miss a week with a back injury, the Ravens had... View the full article

With Joe Flacco out for at least a week with a back injury, the Ravens have only two quarterbacks working camp, but they need to get another arm in soon just to take some snaps. Matt Weiss, an offensive assistant coach, filled in as the third quarterback and he mishandled a lot of snaps during... View the full article

Since last yearâs NFL preseason, when Colin Kaepernick sparked debate throughout the country by not standing during the national anthem, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback has become a polarizing figure. Some appreciate his outspoken approach to bring attention to social justice, and others... View the full article

Playing at Alabama under coach Nick Saban was probably no *** I'm stupid for thinking this game is easy ***, but even Ravens rookie cornerback Marlon Humphrey was a little surprised by his first training camp practice, which lasted almost three hours Thursday at the teamâs headquarters in Owings Mills. âA little tiring,â the 16th overall... View the full article

Running back Bobby Rainey has played three seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one each for the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants after never getting onto the field as a Ravens rookie. But returning to the organization that signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Western Kentucky in... View the full article

The Ravens entered one of their most important seasons needing a focused training camp. Instead the circus appears to be coming to town. View the full article

One of the smartest players in the NFL, John Urschel, who was expected to compete for the Ravens' starting center job, has retired. View the full article

John Urschel, a Ravens player known as much for his mathematical ability as his football skills, on Thursday joined a list of young NFL players who have retired because of concerns about long-term damage from head injuries. Although Urschel, 26, released a statement that didnât mention head injuries,... View the full article

Quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Colin Kaepernick dueled in Super Bowl XLVII, a game that represented the pinnacle of their respective careers. Four and a half years later, an injury to Flaccoâs back has created a potential opportunity for the two to be teammates. With Flacco sidelined for at least... View the full article

The Ravens are urging fans who plan on attending Sundayâs practice at M&T Bank Stadium to be aware that portions of the Light Rail will be shut down. Since Tuesday, the Light Rail section between the North Avenue and Camden Yards stations has been closed in both directions so that the Maryland... View the full article

John Urschelâs retirement Thursday morning would appear to make Ryan Jensen a lock to become the Ravensâ starting center, but the fifth-year player out of Colorado State isnât viewing it that way. âItâs going to be the same approach,â Jensen, 26, said after Thursdayâs first day of training camp... View the full article

One might conclude that John Urschelâs sudden and shocking retirement Thursday morning would be a time to celebrate for Ryan Jensen as it would appear that the fifth-year player out of Colorado State is a lock to become the Ravensâ starting center. Not so, according to 6-foot-4, 310-pound Jensen. ... View the full article

QB spotlight: With starting quarterback Joe Flacco sidelined by a back injury, Ryan Mallett and Dustin Vaughan ran the offense with varying degrees of success. Mallett connected with wide receiver Breshad Perriman on a 50-yard touchdown throw-and-catch down the right sideline and showed off the... View the full article

With starter Joe Flacco sidelined for at least a week with a disc issue in his back, the Ravens are exploring signing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Following the teamâs first full-squad practice of training camp Thursday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh brought up Kaepernick... View the full article

Ravens center John Urschel announced his retirement today as the team opened training camp, but I don't see this as a significant loss. Urschel, in his fourth season, was expected to challenge Ryan Jensen for a starting spot, but I thought both players were liabilities. Urschel, a fifth-round pick... View the full article

Ravens center John Urschel announced his retirement today as the team opened training camp, but I don't see this as a significant loss. Urschel, in his fourth season, was expected to challenge Ryan Jensen for a starting spot, but I thought both players were liabilities. Urschel, a fifth-round pick... View the full article

Offensive lineman John Urschel, 26, informed Ravens officials before the teamâs first training camp practice this morning that he is retiring. Urschel, a fifth-round pick in 2014 out of Penn State, started 13 games for the Ravens over the previous three seasons at either guard or center. He was... View the full article