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Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo said Friday he was surprised that Maryland Del. Emmett C. Burns Jr., a Democrat from Baltimore County, sent a letter to Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti urging him to silence his outspoken player, who has long been a vocal proponent of same-sex marriage. View the full article

The orders are clear: Make the playoffs or else. Assistant coaches like Rob Ryan and Juan Castillo feel the pressure. Clark Judge looks at key coordinators who will either thrive or take their coaches down with them. View the full article

Safety coming off concussionThe Ravens upgraded veteran safety Sean Considine to full participation on their second injury report of the week heading into Monday night's season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. View the full article

Rosburg pleased with progress rookie kicker has madeRavens kicker Justin Tucker is an aspiring musician but there has been one song this week that has constantly been on his mind. View the full article

The funeral of former Ravens owner Art Modell has been scheduled for Tuesday morning at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. View the full article

When Ravens running back Damien Berry was placed on injured reserve with neck and back injuries, he was faced with a choice: remain on injured reserve or accept an injury settlement. View the full article

Offensive coordinator said team's top two tight ends won't need much time to re-establish connection with Joe Flacco and rest of offenseThe absence of Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta from Thursday’s injury report suggest that the team’s top two tight ends will play fully in the Ravens’ regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. View the full article

Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo on Friday spoke to the media for the first time since Maryland House of Delegates member Emmett C. Burns Jr. sent a letter to Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti saying that his constituents "are appalled and aghast" that a Ravens player "would step into this controversial divide," and in the letter he urged Bisciotti to silence his player. View the full article

Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo on Friday made his first public comments since Maryland House of Delegates member Emmett C. Burns Jr. sent a letter to Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti saying he was “appalled and aghast” by Ayanbadejo’s stance on gay marriage and urging Bisciotti to silence his player. View the full article

Defensive coordinator is tired of hearing people trying to compare Kruger to five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Terrell SuggsWith Terrell Suggs still recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon suffered in the offseason, a lot of scrutiny has centered on whether Paul Kruger is capable of filling in for the five-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker and the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year. View the full article

Lean years from the usual suspects such as the Cardinals, Lions and Bucs have actually translated into bloated payrolls at a time when the salary cap has remained flat. View the full article

The NFL will honor former Ravens and Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell with a moment of silence before each game played this weekend. View the full article

Ravens running back went from active roster as rookie to practice squad this yearIt would be an understatement to say that it was a rough preseason for Ravens running back Anthony Allen. View the full article

Bengals defensive lineman had 7 1/2 sacks last seasonCincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins emerged as the scourge of the AFC North a year ago. View the full article

Former Patriots running back now headlines Cincinnati's backfield, figures to be watched closely by Ravens defenseThe Cincinnati Bengals may have jettisoned Cedric Benson, but the running back filling the void is a familiar face to the Ravens. View the full article

Cornerbacks and safeties may have to aid pass rush lacking five-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the YearThe indefinite absence of reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and five-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is already a worrisome topic with regards to the Ravens’ pass rush. It could also force the secondary to add another responsibility to its plate. View the full article

Art Modell may have returned football to Baltimore, but in the eyes of the silver-haired owner, the Ravens were clearly a team of the people. View the full article

Running back says the phase of a quiet Joe Flacco is overAfter losses to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks in a span of four weeks last season, the outcry for the Ravens offense to run through Ray Rice was deafening, and the running back averaged almost 22 carries and more than four catches in the final seven regular-season games. View the full article

The emotions poured forth within the Ravens organization on Thursday, says Jason La Canfora, as players and staff reacted to the death of a man who touched many lives within the franchise he built. View the full article

The Ravens have scheduled a silent tribute for former majority owner Art Modell, a public viewing Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium. View the full article

Former Steelers backup now on Ravens' practice squadFive seasons into his NFL career, quarterback Dennis Dixon incorrectly assumed that he was no longer eligible to join a practice squad. View the full article

Free safety aware critics question his ability to make tackles, but his first priority is preserving his healthAn injury history that includes a nerve impingement in his neck and hip surgery and his back-and-forth commitment to playing for the Ravens this season have encouraged observers to question whether free safety Ed Reed is edging closer to retirement. View the full article

Running back also has enjoyed stretch of success against Monday night's opponent, the Cincinnati BengalsRay Rice likened the Ravens’ home game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night to the first day of school. And like an eager student, the running back is looking forward to the regular-season opener after getting just 10 carries in the preseason. View the full article

Lineman remains out with injury suffered in JuneRavens offensive tackle Jah Reid remains sidelined due to a slow-to-heal strained right calf initially suffered in June when he was carted off the field. View the full article

Lineman punished by NFLRavens offensive tackle Ramon Harewood is appealing his $8,000 fine from the NFL stemming from an illegal block on St. Louis Rams rookie defensive tackle Michael Brockers. View the full article