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Despite the Ravens' emphasis on reinforcing their offense during the first week of free agency, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. still thinks they should address that side of the football during the first round of the NFL draft in May. View the full article

New Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith is confident. But if you listen to every interview that he’s done since signing with the team, it’s clear that he wants everybody to know that he doesn’t view himself as the final piece to the Ravens’ puzzle. The 34-year-old has been refreshingly honest about the fact that he’s in the twilight of his career. He’s acknowledged that he’s no longer a No. 1 receiver at this stage, and he admitted that one of the draws of signing with the Ravens was that they have several established players on offense – he specifically mentioned Torrey Smith , Jacoby Jones and Ray Rice – so there’s not as much pressure on him. Then, when he spoke about Gary Kubiak’s offense with the Houston Texans, he said he saw himself not in the role of perennial Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson , but in the role of Kevin Walter , who never caught more than 65 passes in a season. Whether it was intentional or not, it was absolutely the right message for Smith to send. He’s a great fit for the Ravens offense, and he has a lot to offer on the field and in the locker room. But at this stage of his career, he’s a nice complementary piece. He should help quarterback Joe Flacco , but the success of the Ravens’ passing game in 2014 will still depend primarily on Flacco improving his accuracy and decision-making, and the offense line doing a better job of keeping him upright. View the full article

Former Vikings defensive lineman visiting Packers on Sunday and Monday; Patriots also interested The Ravens have shown interest in former Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Letroy Guion, according to an NFL source. View the full article

He weighed roughly 225 pounds at end of last season, his worst as a starter in NFL career After a disappointing season in which he dealt with a strained hip flexor and quadriceps injury and struggled to break tackles or elude defenders, Ravens running back Ray Rice vowed that he would rededicate himself to regain his Pro Bowl form. View the full article

Ravens running back ended last season over 220 pounds Following a disappointing season where he dealt with a strained hip flexor and quadriceps injury and struggled to break tackles or elude defenders, Ravens running back Ray Rice vowed that he would rededicate himself to regain his old Pro Bowl form. View the full article

Wide receiver has $5 million still owed from the Panthers; $4.5 million in bonus and salary combined on new Ravens deal Newly-minted Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith is due $9.5 million in total compensation this year, according to league sources. View the full article

Newly-acquired five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver says he respects Anquan Boldin, but has his own individual style Now that wide receiver Steve Smith has arrived in Baltimore via his three-year, $11 million contract, he fills the void of physicality and toughness created a year ago when the Ravens traded Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers following a contract dispute. View the full article

Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver joins Ravens, gets $3.5 million signing bonus On his way to Baltimore on Thursday night, Steve Smith got a phone call from New England head coach Bill Belichick who told the free agent wide receiver that he wanted him to play for the Patriots and catch passes from Tom Brady. View the full article

Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver joins Ravens, gets $3.5 million signing bonus Earlier this offseason, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome and head coach John Harbaugh came to the same conclusion while mulling what type of wide receiver the team needed to help the offense get back on track. View the full article

Veteran defensive lineman entering second year of three-year, $8 million contract The Ravens paid veteran starting defensive end Chris Canty his scheduled $500,000 roster bonus Friday, according to an NFL source. View the full article

Ravens offensive tackle got $9.5 million guaranteed Five years after his arrival in Baltimore, offensive tackle Michael Oher officially left the Ravens on Friday night when he signed a four-year, $20 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. View the full article

Middle linebacker says he's excited to be back with Ravens, never wanted to leave Looking for an opportunity to join a winning team after missing almost the entire 2012 season, inside linebacker Daryl Smith had to wait until early June last year before he signed a one-year contract with the Ravens worth $2.125 million. View the full article

Middle linebacker says he's excited to be back with Ravens, never wanted to leave Looking for an opportunity to join a winning team after missing almost the entire 2012 season, inside linebacker Daryl Smith had to wait until early June last year before he signed a one-year contract with the Ravens worth $2.125 million. View the full article

Ravens offensive tackle is an unrestricted free agent Ravens veteran free agent offensive tackle Michael Oher is visiting the Tennessee Titans on Friday and is scheduled to visit the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, according to a league source. View the full article

The first year that the New England Patriots traded for Randy Moss, the veteran wide receiver displayed elite form. View the full article

Linebacker was let go by Ravens last month Two weeks after being let go by the Ravens, linebacker Jameel McClain has found a new home. View the full article

Wearing an “I Love Baltimore” hat, wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones admitted that he took less money to re-sign with the Ravens and return to a place that he called “home.” View the full article

The Ravens are re-signing veteran special teams ace and reserve safety Jeromy Miles to a one-year contract, according to a league source. View the full article

Wide receiver/kick returner signs four-year contract Jacoby Jones was in the middle of his free agent visit with the New York Giants Wednesday when he had an epiphany. View the full article

The Carolina Panthers have officially cut veteran wide receiver Steve Smith, a transaction that could be signficant to the Ravens' passing game. View the full article

Veteran free-agent strong safety played for Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin last season with Ravens Veteran free-agent strong safety James Ihedigbo is visiting the Detroit Lions today, according to a league source. View the full article

Former NFL, Alabama middle linebacker remains on Ravens' reserve-retired list View the full article

Veteran free agent strong safety played for Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin last season with Ravens Ravens veteran free agent strong safety James Ihedigbo is visiting the Detroit Lions today, according to a league source. View the full article

Wide receiver was on free agent visit with Giants Known primarily for his game-breaking, kick-return ability, Jacoby Jones was viewed by some as a luxury item for the Ravens who seemingly had bigger needs. But general manager Ozzie Newsome and head coach John Harbaugh didn’t quite see it that way. View the full article

Deal is reportedly a four-year pact for $16 million The Ravens know how important Corey Graham was to their defense and special teams units the past two years, which is why they maintained interest in re-signing the veteran cornerback. View the full article