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Defensive lineman in heavy demand as free agency approaches Ravens veteran free-agent defensive tackle Arthur Jones is off to a fast start leading up to the signing period that starts Tuesday. View the full article

River Hill graduate ran 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds, had 39-inch vertical leap, bench pressed 225 pounds 20 times A stellar NFL scouting combine performance could elevate Wake Forest wide receiver Michael Campanaro's draft status. View the full article

Wake Forest wide receiver, River Hill graduate ran 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds, had 39-inch vertical leap, bench pressed 225 pounds 20 times A stellar NFL scouting combine performance could elevate Wake Forest wide receiver Michael Campanaro's draft status. View the full article

Ward is graded as a potential second-round to third-round draft target The Ravens continue to evaluate safety draft prospects, and secondary coach Steve Spagnuolo attended Northern Illinois safety Jimmie Ward's campus Pro Day workout Friday, according to a source. View the full article

Defensive lineman will be a hot commodity on open market Veteran defensive tackle Arthur Jones is expected to emerge as a major commodity in free agency, where he'll command hefty contract offers that the Ravens won't attempt to compete with, according to sources. View the full article

Tight end says he's nearly 100 percent now When tight end Dennis Pitta learned that his fractured and dislocated right hip wouldn't keep him out from the entirety of last season, the biggest question became just how effective and explosive he would be when he returned. View the full article

Jackson's $22 million deal could hint at Smith's value; evaluating options at left tackle I can’t imagine that Ravens officials were too thrilled when they learned Thursday morning that inside linebacker D’Qwell Jackson , who was cut last week by the Cleveland Browns, was given a four-year, $22 million deal by the Indianapolis Colts that included $11 million in guaranteed money. As I wrote earlier in the week, Jackson (Maryland) was going to be an interesting gauge for the market for Ravens middle linebacker Daryl Smith . It’s not an exact comparison, because Jackson is about a year younger and a different player in a lot of ways. But if Jackson’s deal is any indication, Smith still should do pretty well if he hits the open market. The Ravens have about four days to make sure he doesn’t. View the full article

Retired Ravens middle linebacker starred at the University of Miami Retired Ravens star middle linebacker Ray Lewis has been nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2014. View the full article

Ravens trying to lock up free agents prior to Tuesday signing period With the free agency signing period set to begin Tuesday, the Ravens' primary focus remains on trying to retain their own players. View the full article

Ravens trying to lock up free agents prior to Tuesday signing period With the free agency signing period set to begin Tuesday, the Ravens' primary focus remains on trying to retain their own players. View the full article

At some point over the next seven weeks, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is planning on getting together with Ravens wide receivers and tight ends for informal workouts to begin preparation for the 2014 season. View the full article

Former Ravens starting linebacker making the rounds, has other visits planned Former Ravens starting weak-side inside linebacker Jameel McClain is making the NFL rounds. View the full article

Ravens running back dealing with fallout from simple assault-domestic violence case in Atlantic City involving his fiancee Ravens running back Ray Rice and his fiancee plan to attend a couples seminar as they continue to work on their relationship following a physical altercation between them in February at an Atlantic City casino, according to coach John Harbaugh. View the full article

Ravens remain far apart in talks with offensive tackle as free-agent signing period approaches As the Ravens continue to haggle with left offensive tackle Eugene Monroe in negotiations that, according to sources, remain far apart, they are $24.929 million under the NFL salary-cap limit of $133 million. View the full article

Former Ravens linebacker to take first visit since being released Former Ravens starting weak-side linebacker Jameel McClain is scheduled to visit the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, according to league sources. View the full article

Ravens tight end got $11 million signing bonus, has first-year salary-cap figure of $3.2 million Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta's five-year, $32 million contract includes an $11 million signing bonus, according to a league source. View the full article

Ravens general manager enters in the same class as former Oriole Mike Devereaux Growing up in Alabama in the 1970s, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome excelled in three sports before emerging as one of the top players in the history of the University of Alabama. View the full article

Ravens left tackle is a pending unrestricted free agent Now that the Ravens have decided not to designate offensive tackle Eugene Monroe as their franchise player, negotiations between the two sides are slated to continue. View the full article

Offensive tackle is a pending unrestricted free agent The Ravens didn't use the franchise or transition tag on offensive tackle Eugene Monroe, according to sources. View the full article

Former Raven had been due to hit free agency After one season in San Francisco, veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin decided that he didn't want to go anywhere else. View the full article

Every offseason, there is handwringing about who the Ravens lose, and that will likely start again on March 11 when free agency opens and guys like Arthur Jones , James Ihedigbo and Michael Oher likely become the latest players to join the annual offseason exodus out of the organization. View the full article

Offensive tackle is one of the top free agents at his position The Ravens remain far apart in contract negotiations with offensive tackle Eugene Monroe, according to sources. View the full article

NFL teams have $10 million more salary-cap room than last year The NFL salary cap limit is approximately $133 million for the 2014 fiscal year, according to the NFL Players Association. View the full article

Tight end was a pending unrestricted free agent Just seven months ago, Dennis Pitta was carted off the Ravens’ practice field after suffering a fractured, dislocated right hip that required surgery. View the full article

NFL teams have $10 million more salary-cap room than last year The NFL salary-cap limit is approximately $133 million for the 2014 fiscal year, according to the NFL Players Association. View the full article