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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.
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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.
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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, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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In his first public comments since reporting to Ravens’ training camp last week, there was no sign of the bitter and withdrawn Ed Reed that surfaced at various points of the offseason.
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Pernell McPhee returned to practice for the first time since spring Organized Team Activities, before he had a minor knee procedure. McPhee did not participate in full-team 11-on-11 drills, and said the team is breaking him in slowly.
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Second-year defensive end participates in first practice on Wednesday since undergoing knee surgery in JunePernell McPhee ended a five-day absence from Ravens training camp by taking part in Wednesday’s practice at the team’s headquarters in Owings Mills.
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Incumbent starting tight end misses teammate, but views extra work in camp as beneficial in his developmentThe absence of tight end Dennis Pitta because of a broken bone in his right hand has meant more reps in Ravens training camp for Ed Dickson.
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The future Hall of Famer says he respects the Ravens and will deal with the contract later.
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After criticizing the team’s front office and hinting that he would retire at different points of the offseason, safety Ed Reedsaid today that his focus is on football, but he reiterated that he’d like to remain a Raven beyond this year.
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WORKING OVERTIME: To end Wednesday’s practice, head coach John Harbaugh simulated an overtime game by running through two simulations with the NFL's new overtime rules. In the first one, the starting offense stalled and No. 2 quarterback Tyrod Taylormoved his offense into position for rookie kicker Justin Tucker to make a 19-yard field goal. In the second simulation, both offenses traded possessions before Tucker nailed another game-winner, from 44 yards, for the second team. Harbaugh said he wanted his players to be prepared for the new overtime rules.
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Second-year defensive end Pernell McPhee, who has been sidelined since organized team activities with a knee injury, returned to the practice field on Wednesday, his first full-participation practice of Ravens training camp.
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After struggling through position changes early in his career, Paul Kruger finally feeling more settledWith the season-threatening injury to Terrell Suggs and the departure of Jarret Johnson in free agency, outside linebacker Paul Kruger was asked repeatedly this offseason about the pressure he feels to fill some rather large shoes on the Ravens defense. But Kruger, a part-time player in his first three NFL seasons, said that before he worries about replacing Suggs, he first needs to prove that he can be an every-down player.
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The recently signed vet is hoping to catch a break after injuries have plagued his career.
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Team cuts QB Brantley to make roomThin on tight end depth after Dennis Pitta broke a bone in his right hand in Monday's practice, the Ravens today signed veteran Billy Bajema , who started 11 games for the St. Louis Rams last year.
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Baltimore needs backup without Dennis Pitta. It waived Florida quarterback John Brantley.
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Undrafted rookie has been rotating with Kelechi Osemele and is getting acclimated to positionJack Cornell has gone from being undrafted to manning the right tackle position on the Ravens’ first offense.
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Initially signed for his prowess on special teams, former Chicago Bears cornerback has impressed with his skills in the secondaryOne of the more pleasant surprises of Ravens training camp thus far has been the play of cornerback Corey Graham. Signed to a two-year deal by the organization in March after he turned last season into a Pro Bowl campaign as a special-teams ace, the former Chicago Bear has impressed the coaching staff enough to join rookie Asa Jackson as the next tandem of cornerbacks after Lardarius Webb, Cary Williams and Jimmy Smith.
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Ravens are pumping music into the Under Armour Performance Center during certain team drillsThe Ravens have spiced up training camp by blaring music during certain team drills across the outside practice fields at the Under Armour Performance Center. The team has mostly played modern and classic rock, including songs by the White Stripes and AC/DC. And Tuesday, the Ravens played "Renegade" by Styx, which the Pittsburgh Steelers play regularly at Heinz Field.
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The Ravens' worst fears about Dennis Pitta were confirmed Tuesday when further testing revealed that the third-year tight end broke a bone in his right hand during Monday's practice.
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Matt Birk will get more days off going forward and Bernard Pierce has a hamstring injury.
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STANDOUT PERFORMERS: Chykie Brown and Asa Jackson are two young guys fighting for playing time in the Ravens’ talented secondary and they both stood out Tuesday in a practice that featured several interceptions. Brown, a fifth-round pick last year, and Jackson, a fifth-round pick this year, had two picks each and all four would have went back for touchdowns if play continued.
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Includes Head Coach John Harbaugh, LB Coach Ted Monachino, and OLB Paul Kruger.
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Ravens Insider: Dennis Pitta not frustrated by broken right hand, eager to return, teammates say
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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.
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