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DEFENSIVE DOMINANCE: The defense clearly got the better of the offense Monday and that was best exhibited by a four-play stretch during 11-on-11 drills. On the first play, safety Sean Considine picked off a Joe Flacco pass that ricocheted off of Anquan Boldin. Cornerback Lardarius Webb sacked Flacco on the second play before tight end Matt Balasavage and Ray Rice had drops on third and fourth down. View the full article

After spending last season on practice squad, defensive tackle is intent on making team's active roster this summerAs an undrafted rookie last season, Bryan Hall was happy to make the Ravens’ practice squad. But the second-year defensive tackle has made it known that a repeat trip to the practice squad is not one of his objectives. View the full article

Despite additions of Corey Graham and Asa Jackson, cornerback is focused on improving his technique and soldifiying his status with teamThere was no disputing that the Ravens’ top three cornerbacks last season were starters Lardarius Webb and Cary Williams and top backup Jimmy Smith. The first cornerback off the bench after that trio was Danny Gorrer. View the full article

Starting offensive guard Bobbie Williams has a swollen right ankle, and was granted a few days off by the coaching staff. View the full article

Doss, C.Brown also return to actionSecond-year offensive tackle Jah Reid , a potential key reserve along the offensive line, is practicing today for the first time during training camp. View the full article

Head Coach John Harbaugh has preached it since he took over. The starters are going to be the best players. It doesn’t matter if you’re a top pick or an undrafted rookie free agent. Harbaugh raised that philosophy again in training camp when discussing the competition at outside linebacker opposite Paul Kruger. The starting job is not automatically Courtney Upshaw’s. View the full article

In a concerted effort to increase the tempo and catch defenses off guard, the Ravens have significantly increased their use of the no-huddle offense. View the full article

In an concerted effort to increase the tempo and catch defenses off guard, the Ravens have significantly increased their use of the no-huddle offense. View the full article

Despite presence of left tackle Bryant McKinnie, rookie is still lining up at right tackle with startersWhen left tackle Bryant McKinnie reported to Ravens training camp five days late, many figured that 11-year veteran would need some time to get back in shape, but would soon regain his spot on the first offense. View the full article

Sunday's practice in Annapolis targets an area usually split between fans of Ravens and Washington RedskinsThe Ravens ’ decision to practice at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis on Sunday could be traced to a pair of reasons. It was an olive branch to fans displeased that the organization would not be returning to McDaniel College in Westminster for training camp and it was a chance to bring the team to Anne Arundel County, which is practically the backyard of owner Steve Bisciotti . View the full article

The safety explained why he decided at the last minute to play in the preseason opener. View the full article

Defensive end abiding by medical staff's cautious approach before re-joining Pernell McPhee in battle to replace Cory Redding as starterWhen Cory Redding left the Ravens to join former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano with the Indianapolis Colts, conventional wisdom suggested that Pernell McPhee and Arthur Jones would be competing for the right to be the starting defensive end. View the full article

Slammed to the ground by massive nose guard Terrence Cody on Sunday, Bernard Pierce refused to accept that the play was over. View the full article

The safety explained why he decided at the last minute to play in the preseason opener. View the full article

Ravens offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie continues to try to play his way into shape after reporting five days late to training camp at a weight of roughly 360 pounds, well above his stated target of 345. View the full article

Here’s one training camp battle that wasn’t too hot at the start: Nose tackle Terrence Cody vs. veteran Ma’ake Kemoeatu. But after another strong practice at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday – in which Kemoeatu rotated in with the first-team defense – it appears closer than expected. View the full article

An announced crowd of 20,335 attended the open training camp practice at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. That was 11 more fans in attendance than last Saturday night’s practice at M&T Bank Stadium. Afterward, Ravens coach John Harbaugh called holding an open practice in Annapolis a "grand slam." View the full article

Includes Head Coach John Harbaugh. View the full article

The Baltimore Ravens will practice at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13, with interviews taking place at approximately 5:10 p.m. Head coach John Harbaugh, defensive line coach Clarence Brooks and DT Haloti Ngata will speak at the podium. View the full article

Expected to miss the rest of the preseason due to sprained right shoulder, tight end is itching to return sooner rather than laterA lot of NFL players view training camp and the preseason as a necessary evil and welcome the beginning of the regular season. But Ravens tight end Ed Dickson – who is expected to miss the remainder of the preseason after spraining his right shoulder Thursday night – is not happy about joining Dennis Pitta (broken bone in right hand) as an observer until the regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 10. View the full article

Smith, Logan Payne and Patrick Williams participate in Sunday's session, but a pair of cornerbacks in Chykie Brown and Asa Jackson do notThe Ravens’ depth at wide receiver got a little boost Sunday with the return of three wide-outs, including starter Torrey Smith. View the full article

Lee Evans is out of a job for the second time this year. View the full article

Rookie running back Bernard Pierce returned to practice Saturday for the first time since July 30. He missed eight full practices and the Ravens’ first preseason game in Atlanta. But Pierce and Head Coach John Harbaugh say the third-round pick isn’t battling from behind in the competition for the No. 2 running back job. View the full article

Since he arrived in Baltimore, Deonte Thompson has created a buzz. The undrafted rookie wide receiver earned a spot on the roster during an open trying at rookie minicamp in May and he was then a standout at Organized Team Activities and full minicamp. Thompson’s impressive performance has continued into training camp and he had a big night in Thursday’s preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons. View the full article

Undrafted rookie intent on putting one-interception, two-fumble recovery outing vs. Falcons behind himFew people could blame Omar Brown for feeling enormously better about his future in the NFL after the Ravens rookie free safety had an interception, two fumble recoveries and two tackles in Thursday night’s 31-17 preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons. View the full article