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Ravens Pro Bowl running back wore a Terrible Towel on his head after a 13-10 win at Heinz FieldRavens running back Ray Rice became a target of criticism, and an even more unpopular figure as far as the Pittsburgh Steelers and their fans are concerned, when he wore a Terible Towel on his head while walking off the field Sunday night following a 13-10 victory. View the full article

Strong safety critical of NFL for fining players for illegal hitsRavens strong safety Bernard Pollard is known for his hard-hitting nature on the football field, and for being blunt spoken when it comes to the NFL rulebook. View the full article

McPhee returns after missing Pittsburgh game with knee, thigh injuriesRavens starting left defensive end Pernell McPhee returned to practice on a limited basis after being sidelined last Friday and ruled out for the third game in a row against the Pittsburgh Steelers. View the full article

McPhee returns after missing Pittsburgh game with knee, thigh injuriesRavens starting left defensive end Pernell McPhee returned to practice after being sidelined last Friday and ruled out for the third game in a row against the Pittsburgh Steelers. View the full article

Via Skype, John Harbaugh, Torrey Smith, Sam Koch wish happy Thanksgiving Wednesday morning to Army National Guard serving in AfghanistanWide receiver Torrey Smith, kicker Justin Tucker and punter Sam Koch were three of several Ravens players summoned to coach John Harbaugh’s office Wednesday morning, but they weren’t in trouble. View the full article

Via Skype, John Harbaugh, Torrey Smith, Sam Koch wish happy thanksgiving Wednesday morning to Army National Guard serving in AfghanistanWide receiver Torrey Smith, kicker Justin Tucker and punter Sam Koch were three of several Ravens players summoned to coach John Harbaugh’s office Wednesday morning, but they weren’t in trouble. View the full article

I think Ted Cottrell , who ruled on Ed Reed’s appeal yesterday, got it right when he overturned the original one-game suspension and instead handed out a $50,000 fine to the Ravens’ safety. I watched all three hits that the NFL cited in punishing Reed and the only one that I thought was really blatant was the one on the New England Patriots’ Deion Branch earlier this season. I’m not saying that he shouldn’t have been penalized on the other two – the hit on Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders Sunday night and the one on New Orleans Saints quarter Drew Brees in 2010 – but I just didn’t think they were egregious enough to warrant contributing to a suspension. Cottrell apparently felt the same way. However, that doesn’t mean that Reed’s out of the woods by any means. He acknowledged as much to my colleague Aaron Wilson yesterday when, after distributing turkeys to a local middle school, he said, “This is not over between myself or the league.” He’s right. Reed will be under the microscope more than ever for the rest of the season and the days of him getting the benefit of the doubt are over. Reed obviously can’t tackle the way he would like because of neck and shoulder injuries, but he’s going to have to figure out a way to wrap up more consistently and avoid any contact near the head and neck area of an opponent. One more hit like that and it’s a near certainly that he’ll be sitting at least a game. View the full article

Ravens cornerback hosted fourth consecutive Thanksgiving drive at Webster Kendrick Boys & Girls ClubWith each passing year, the connection between Lardarius Webb and the Webster Kendrick Boys & Girls Club strengthens. View the full article

I think Ted Cottrell , who ruled on Ed Reed’s appeal yesterday, got it right when he overturned the original one-game suspension and instead handed out a $50,000 fine to the Ravens’ safety. I watched all three hits that the NFL cited in punishing Reed and the only one that I thought was really blatant was the one on the New England Patriots’ Deion Branch earlier this season. I’m not saying that he shouldn’t have been penalized on the other two – the hit on Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders Sunday night and the one on New Orleans Saints quarter Drew Brees in 2010 – but I just didn’t think they were egregious enough to warrant contributing to a suspension. Cottrell apparently felt the same way. However, that doesn’t mean that Reed’s out of the woods by any means. He acknowledged as much to my colleague Aaron Wilson yesterday when after distributing turkeys to a local middle school, he said, “This is not over between myself or the league.” He’s right. Reed will be under the microscope more than ever for the rest of the season and the days of him getting the benefit of the doubt are over. Reed obviously can’t tackle the way he would like because of neck and shoulder injuries, but he’s going to have to figure out a way to wrap up more consistently and avoid any contact near the head and neck area of an opponent. One more hit like that and it’s a near certainly that he’ll be sitting at least a game. View the full article

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Handing out turkeys and pumpkin pies Tuesday night at Booker T. Washington Middle School in Baltimore, Ravens free safety Ed Reed said he never forgets his humble roots growing up in Louisiana. View the full article

Having been through the difficult and sometimes lonely process of rehabbing a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee suffered in the final month of his rookie campaign in 2009, Lardarius Webb is more than familiar with what it will take to bounce back from the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee sustained in the Ravens’ 31-29 win against the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 14. View the full article

One-game suspension lifted in favor of $50,000 fineRavens safety Ed Reed said that he was grateful that his one-game suspension for repeated violations of the rule prohibiting hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players was lifted Tuesdayafter his appeal. View the full article

Having rehabbed torn anterior cruciate ligament in right knee in 2009, Ravens cornerback working on bouncing back from torn ligament in left kneeHaving been through the difficult and sometimes lonely process of rehabbing a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee suffered in the final month of his rookie campaign in 2009, Lardarius Webb is more than familiar with what it will take to bounce back from the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee sustained in the Ravens’ 31-29 win against the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 14. View the full article

Charitable foundation says injured Ravens middle linebacker was rehabbing his torn tricepsInjured Ravens star middle linebacker Ray Lewis didn't attend his annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway event today due to a scheduling conflict with his rehabilitation schedule, according to an officer with his charitable foundation. View the full article

One-game suspension lifted in favor of $50,000 fineEd Reed’s one-game suspension for repeated violations of the rule prohibiting hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players has been lifted after the Ravens safety won his appeal. He will not miss Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. View the full article

Safety rejoins team after being released, trying out for EaglesRookie safety Omar Brown has rejoined the Ravens' practice squad after being cut last week and subsequently trying out for the Philadelphia Eagles. View the full article

The NFL should be ashamed of itself for suspending Ravens safety Ed Reed for a game because of his hit on Pittsburgh receiver Emmanuel Sanders in the third quarter of Sunday night's game. It's one thing to fine a guy several thousand dollars, but another when you start taking away game checks. That's when you start messing with his livelihood and his family. View the full article

Ravens went 3 for 14 in third-down situations in win over SteelersIt was a rough night for the Ravens' offense during third-down situations in Pittsburgh, running into a proverbial brick wall that is the Steelers' top-ranked defense. View the full article

Here's a look at what other media outlets are saying about the one-game suspension for Ravens safety Ed Reed for repeated violation of player safety rules. View the full article

Ravens wide receiver caught just one pass for seven yardsOne year after catching a game-winning touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith was limited to one inconsequential catch for 7 yards during a 13-10 victory despite being targeted seven times by quarterback Joe Flacco. View the full article

Safety flagged for unnecessary roughness for hit on Emmanuel SandersEd Reed’s tackling has been scrutinized all season and now the NFL has weighed in. View the full article

McPhee has better chance to return this week from knee, thigh injuriesTight end Dennis Pitta's concussion symptoms subsided during the Ravens' 13-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to coach John Harbaugh. View the full article

McPhee has better chance to return this week from knee, thigh injuriesRavens tight end Dennis Pitta's concussion symptoms subsided by the end of a 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. View the full article

Not known for his speed, Steelers quarterback ran away from Suggs, ran through Pollard for scoreSitting at his locker late Sunday night, Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs broke into a warbling rendition of "Renegade," the Styx song that's become the Pittsburgh Steelers' unofficial theme song. View the full article