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On Friday night, Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff booted a field goal in a game at M&T Bank Stadium for the first time since his miss sealed the Ravens' fate in last year’s AFC championship game in Foxboro, Mass. There was a spattering of applause when he connected from 33 yards to give the Ravens a 3-0 lead in the first quarter of the 27-12 preseason loss to the Detroit Lions. He later added a 44-yarder. View the full article

The Ravens lost, 27-12, on Friday night to the Detroit Lions in their second game of the preseason. Below are five who impressed and five who disappointed. View the full article

Sergio Kindle had a shoulder stinger and LaQuan Williams sprained his ankle. View the full article

Left tackle says time with second offense allows him to catch up on lost reps from when he didn't report at start of training campWhen Bryant McKinnie reported to Ravens training camp on July 30, the thought was that it wouldn’t be too long before the 11-year veteran regained his role as the starting left tackle. View the full article

Billy Cundiff and Justin Tucker remained perfect in the preseason during Friday’s loss. View the full article

It was one of the greatest moments of cornerback Asa Jackson's life, so he says. View the full article

Includes Head Coach John Harbaugh, QB Joe Flacco, T Michael Oher, RB Bernard Pierce, CB Jimmy Smith, G/T Kelechi Osemele, RB Bobby Rainey, RB Ray Rice, WR Deonte Thompson, CB Lardarius Webb, CB Asa Jackson, OLB Paul Kruger, OLB Courtney Upshaw, QB Tyrod Taylor View the full article

Lardarius Webb says nothing needs to change after allowing big gains in consecutive weeks. View the full article

Ravens backup outside linebacker Sergio Kindle suffered a left shoulder stinger during the second half of a 27-12 loss to the Detroit Lions on Friday night. View the full article

In a second run-through, the Ravens and their new no-huddle offense put forth a much better showing. View the full article

Torrey was not listed on the initial scratches, but is in street clothes during warmups. He missed the last two practices with an ankle injury. View the full article

Ravens offensive tackle Jah Reid was scratched for tonight's preseason game against the Detroit Lions, a negative sign after he returned to practice Monday from a strained right calf. View the full article

It's only the preseason, but Head Coach John Harbaugh believes the Detroit Lions will come into M&T Bank Stadium trying to make a statement in a nationally-televised game. Well, the Ravens are looking to make a declaration of their own. View the full article

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The Ravens quarterback said being a father puts everything in perspective. View the full article

Rookies Courtney Upshaw and Bernard Pierce , and veterans like Matt Birk and Ray Lewis are all expected to make their 2012 preseason debuts tonight against the Detroit Lions . But the guy who may be under the microscope the most -- assuming he plays -- is Jimmy Smith . The second-year cornerback appeared to have his back lock up on him late in Wednesday’s practice, forcing him to exit. He missed last week’s preseason opener, and four or five days of practice time, with back spasms. Earlier in camp, he exited one practice after straining his shoulder, and another after cramping up. Smith, a first-round pick last year, came to camp in great shape and looking extremely motivated to push Cary Williams for his starting cornerback job. He spent a lot of time in the offseason at the Ravens ’ facility and in the weight room, and team officials raved about his work ethic and commitment. So it has to be disappointing that the injuries have cropped up in training camp, especially after he essentially missed four games last season with a high ankle sprain . Whether he starts or not, the Ravens are going to need him on the field with all of the top quarterbacks and pass-happy teams that they play. View the full article

Ravens veteran defensive lineman Ryan McBean underwent successful surgery this week to repair his broken left ankle, according to two sources. View the full article

The veteran tight end is getting reps with the first team after recent injuries. View the full article

This Sunday (Aug. 19), beginning at 3:30 p.m., the Baltimore Ravens will have their final training camp practice away from the Under Armour Performance Center at Stevenson University. View the full article

Joe Cool has created a misconception about Joe Flacco. The nickname given to Flacco in 2008 described a quarterback that didn’t get rattled. That’s still true. But it also described a player that often answered reporters’ questions with a shrug of the shoulders and a sentence starting with “I dunno.” But Joe Flacco has strong opinions – very strong opinions. View the full article

Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk will host nearly 150 Baltimore-area elementary school students for a school supply distribution at Walmart this Saturday, Aug. 18. View the full article

Disregard preseason opener vs. the Falcons a week ago. Ravens should provide more coordinated effort vs. the LionsThere was some panic around town after the Ravens' first-team offense and defense were soundly beaten by the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason opener a week ago, but I don't take much stock in preseason openers on the road. View the full article

With the possibility of having replacement referees this season, Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh has talked with his team about how to deal with the new faces. View the full article

Running back shed 10 pounds and five percent of body fat by taking drastic measures against the summer treatAnthony Allen may not have the decisive edge in a four-way battle to back up starting tailback Ray Rice, but his weight won’t be an issue. View the full article

Overwhelmed at times by the Atlanta Falcons' speed and blitz packages a week ago, the Ravens' offensive line is about to encounter a new challenge Friday night. View the full article