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Carr, Maybin signed to practice squadThe Ravens announced that Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is practicing today and will be activated from the physically unable to perform list, as reported previously by The Baltimore Sun. View the full article

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers a selection of reader questions after the Ravens' 31-29 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. View the full article

Mike Holmgren: great coach, shoddy talent evaluator. And, as of next January, unemployed. Mike Freeman says there were plenty of mistakes in Cleveland -- but the most glaring is not securing a franchise QB. View the full article

Linebacker taking over for Ray Lewis, Ellerbe shifts to McClain's inside linebacker spotJameel McClain is now listed as the starting middle linebacker or "Mike" linebacker on the Ravens' updated depth chart, taking over Ray Lewis' vacated position. View the full article

Running back was a preseason standoutThe Ravens are promoting undrafted rookie running back Bobby Rainey from the practice squad, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. View the full article

Linebacker has a $7.3 million salary-cap figure next seasonRavens middle linebacker Ray Lewis has reached a crossroads in his legendary career. View the full article

You’ve probably seen this by now but it’s worth reiterating. By virtue of the Denver Broncos’ comeback victory last night against the San Diego Chargers, only two of the AFC’s 16 teams will enter Week Seven with a winning record. Those teams – the Ravens and Houston Texans – play each other on Sunday at Reliant Stadium. What does that mean in the grand scheme of things? Well for one, there is a whole lot of mediocrity right now in the AFC and that might be understating it. Two, as bad as things appear right now for the Ravens with the defensive struggles and the injuries, they have managed to avoid the pitfalls that have hit their AFC rivals and they’re in ideal position in the standings. That’s probably worth keeping in mind with all the gloom-and-doom that you’re sure to be hearing and seeing this week. View the full article

Linebacker coming off partially torn Achilles tendonPro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is expected to be activated from the physically unable to perform list this week and will participate in practice on an extremely limited basis, according to a league source. View the full article

Defense has played without 13-time Pro Bowler and emotional sparkplug during three significant stretches since 2002, and the results have been more bad than goodWhile there’s no definitive answer on how the Ravens defense will fare for the remainder of the season without top cornerback Lardarius Webb, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in Sunday’s 31-29 win against the Dallas Cowboys, there is some history when the unit has been forced to play an extended period of time without 13-time Pro Bowler Ray Lewis, who tore his right triceps in the same contest. View the full article

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Cornerback out for the seasonThe moment Lardarius Webb hit the turf Sunday, the Ravens assumed they would be moving forward without him. View the full article

Defensive tackle expected to play this weekRavens Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata has minor medial collateral damage in his right knee, a sprained knee, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. View the full article

Ravens offensive guard makes his starting debut for RavensIt had been a long time since Ravens veteran offensive guard Bobbie Williams started a regular-season game. View the full article

Outside linebacker eligible to resume practicing this weekAlthough injured Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is eligible to begin practicing as soon as Wednesday under league rules, the Ravens are noncommittal on whether he'll rejoin his teammates on the field this week. View the full article

Outside linebacker eligible to resume practicing this weekThe Ravens are planning on taking a cautious approach with injured NFL Defensive Player of the Year outside linebacker Terrell Suggs, according to team and league sources. View the full article

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Cornerback out for the seasonRavens cornerback Lardarius Webb is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. View the full article

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Cowboys' pass rushers had three quarterback hitsWith the exception of a single spin move by Dallas Cowboys star outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware to get past left offensive tackle Michael Oher and tackle quarterback Joe Flacco, the Ravens provided their quarterback with impressive protection. View the full article

Cowboys' pass rushers had three quarterback hitsWith the exception of a single spin move by Dallas Cowboys star outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware to get past left offensive tackle Michael Oher and tackle quarterback Joe Flacco, the Ravens allowed just one sack Sunday. View the full article

Until unit proves it can plug the holes against the run, defensive players anticipate that future opponents will stick to ground plan vs. RavensAfter surrendering more than 200 rushing yards in back-to-back contests for the first time in team history, the Ravens said they wouldn’t be surprised if the Houston Texans and the remaining teams on the 2012 schedule tried to attack the defense via the ground game. View the full article

Ray Lewis has been the Ravens' leader for more than a decade, but Jason La Canfora wonders if Lewis' triceps injury signals the end for the Hall of Fame LB. Other Sunday takeaways? Detroit likely saved its season and RG3 proves he's special. View the full article

Ray Lewis has been the Ravens' leader for more than a decade, but Jason La Canfora wonders if Lewis' triceps injury signals the end for the Hall of Fame LB. Other Sunday takeaways? Detroit likely saved its season and RG3 proves he's special. View the full article

For the second straight week, the Ravens’ run defense was gutted. It was painful and embarrassing to watch because run defense has been a major point of pride for the Ravens since the Super Bowl-winning season in 2000. View the full article

Ravens defensive tackle had minor sprained knee, shoulder problemRavens Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata sprained his right knee and aggravated a minor right shoulder injury during a win Sunday over the Dallas Cowboys. View the full article