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Rush backer made first career start for Ray Lewis last season and isn't sure which spot is best for himAlbert McClellan joined the Ravens in 2010 as an outside linebacker, shifted inside last season, and finds himself returning as an outside pass rusher. So where does McClellan see himself fit? View the full article

Inside linebacker made three starts filling in for Ray Lewis last season and is content to wait his turnIn his first two seasons, Dannell Ellerbe went from undrafted rookie to hidden gem to injury-plagued. The Ravens inside linebacker added another label in 2011: starter. View the full article

Two big figures for the Ravens may be returning to practice very soon. Offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata each passed their conditioning test Friday morning, according to a tweet from McKinnie. “Praise God I'm back 2 good health! & Haloti & I ran & passed the condition test this morning,” McKinnie tweeted. View the full article

Steve Bisciotti didn’t have Jack Cornell’s name on the tip of his tongue. But it’s always a good sign when you’re an undrafted rookie and the owner and general manager know who you are. View the full article

Defensive coordinator says Lardarius Webb, Cary Williams and Jimmy Smith are all starters in his viewWith three starting-caliber cornerbacks in Lardarius Webb, Cary Williams and Jimmy Smith, much of the speculation regarding the Ravens secondary in training camp this summer has centered on which two of the three will open the regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 10 as the starters. View the full article

The only starting quarterback in NFL history to reach the postseason in each of his first four seasons, Flacco gives inspiration to other teams trying to find their franchise quarterbackWhen the Ravens used a first-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft to select Joe Flacco, little did anybody know that he would become the only starting quarterback in NFL history to reach the playoffs in each of his first four seasons. View the full article

NFL predictions 2012 how does your team finish? View the full article

Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb boasted during the offseason that the Ravens have the best secondary in the NFL, and he isn't backing off that claim today. Many of his buddies in the secondary, including cornerback Cary Williams and strong safety Bernard Pollard, have gotten his back, too, when asked for a reaction to Webb's comments. View the full article

Includes Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron, Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees, Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Jerry Rosburg View the full article

Coach John Harbaugh said change of scenery perhaps contributed to crisp, sharp practiceWith the afternoon high expected to climb into the mid-90s Thursday, the Ravens elected to move practice to their indoor field at their headquarters in Owings Mills. Fans were still allowed to watch from inside the bubble that protects the field. View the full article

Coach John Harbaugh says practice inside was crisp and sharpWith the afternoon high expected to climb into the mid-90s Thursday, the Ravens elected to move practice to their indoor field at their headquarters in Owings Mills. Fans were still allowed to watch from inside the bubble that protects the field. View the full article

There has been a schedule change for the Baltimore Ravens' Friday (Aug. 3) practice, with the session now running from 3-4:45 p.m. After practice, head coach John Harbaugh will speak at the podium. View the full article

He couldn’t snag balls, but Dennis Pitta was back in his jersey and out on the practice field Thursday. A day after getting surgery on his broken hand, Pitta was a sideline spectator. “Surgery went well and it’s just getting healthy,” the tight end said. View the full article

Practice moved inside to get out of heat. Offense tears up defense. View the full article

IN A HURRY: In a simulated scrimmage near the end of Thursday’s practice, starting quarterback Joe Flacco took the Ravens 80 yards on four plays. He hit tight end Ed Dickson up the seam for a nice gain then connected with wide receiver Torrey Smith on the next play. After another grab by Dickson moved the Ravens to the 10-yard line, Smith cut inside then beat cornerback Cary Williams back outside to the left sideline for a touchdown grab in the end zone. View the full article

Also, continued absence of Courtney Upshaw doesn't concern Dean PeesRavens cornerback Jimmy Smith did not finish practice Thursday at the team’s training facility in Owings Mills. View the full article

With Dennis Pitta injured, the other tight ends can make the most of their opportunities. View the full article

Ravens center Matt Birk missed practice for a fourth consecutive day Thursday. The reason for his absence has not been disclosed, though head coach John Harbaugh said on Tuesday that the 36-year-old is at the stage of his career where he doesn't have to practice every day. View the full article

Running back didn't immediately respond to requests for comment on the situationFormer Ravens running back Jamal Lewis, who is due to be inducted in the team's Ring of Honor late next month, was arrested and charged with child abandonment Tuesday night. View the full article

Reserve tight end getting some of the reps that would have gone to Pitta, who is nursing broken right handWith tight end Dennis Pitta nursing a broken bone in his right hand that is expected to sideline him until the Ravens’ regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 10, the burden has been on Ed Dickson , who started all 18 games (regular season and playoffs) last year, to perform well. View the full article

As Sergio Kindle tries to make the Ravens’ 53-man roster and finally live up to the expectations of being the team’s top 2010 draft pick, he feels indebted to the Ravens for sticking with him. View the full article

Ravens middle linebackers Ray Lewis and Jameel McClain both slimmed down this offseason. While they did it in the name of being faster in coverage, analysts expressed concern about whether they would still be able to stuff the run at a lighter weight. According to Linebackers Coach Ted Monachino, the body alterations haven’t changed the linebackers’ physicality. View the full article

Ed Dickson, Davon Drew both say tight end is staying optimistic and wants to participate as soon as possibleAfter a 2011 campaign that ended with him catching 22 passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns in six regular-season games and two playoff contests, Dennis Pitta had plenty of reasons to look forward to the upcoming season. View the full article

Tight end considers himself one of the best at his position and is determined to prove itEd Dickson understood that what he said could be perceived as arrogance. But the Ravens tight end didn’t back down from his original contention that he thinks of himself as being one of the best in the NFL at his position. View the full article

Under the watchful eyes of Ravens coach John Harbaugh and special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg, rookie kicker Justin Tucker continued to put a little distance between himself and incumbent Billy Cundiff. View the full article