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Day 2 of Ravens mandatory minicamp was more pleasant considering it wasn’t pouring, and quite intense Wednesday at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. Here are some of the highlights: View the full article

Bobbie Williams remembers the many battles he had with the Ravens during his eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, and judging by the comments made by Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and head coach John Harbaugh, Ravens defenders haven’t forgotten them either. View the full article

The Ravens’ reigning Defensive Player of the Year is injured. But could Baltimore have another one in waiting? Owner Steve Bisciotti suggested as much during a press conference last week. “Maybe it’s Haloti’s time this year,” Bisciotti said. View the full article

Absences of Joe Flacco, Bernard Pierce explained; J.Jones injures leg; Pair of rookie wide receivers steal show** Joe Flacco was absent from the second day of the Ravens’ three-day, mandatory minicamp, but the quarterback had a good reason. He had rushed to Philadelphia to be with his wife, Dana, who went into labor Wednesday, coach John Harbaugh said. He said the team was still waiting to get an update from Flacco, whose availability for Thursday is uncertain. View the full article

The singing of Bobbie Williams doesn’t mean there’s a lack of confidence in younger linemen. View the full article

Joe Flacco left Baltimore Wednesday to head to the hospital in his home state of New Jersey. View the full article

Update 3:30 p.m.: Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco hasn't been spotted 45 minutes into practice. There doesn't appear to be any reason for concern. His wife is scheduled to give birth on Saturday. View the full article

Update 3:30 p.m.: Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco hasn't been spotted 45 minutes into practice. There doesn't appear to be any reason for concern. His wife is scheduled to give birth on Saturday. View the full article

Veteran Anquan Boldin believes the wide receivers are the best group since he’s been a Raven. View the full article

The Baltimore Ravens’ 7-on7 Football Tournament, presented by Under Armour, enters its third and final week of competition at M&T Bank Stadium this Friday (6/15). View the full article

The Ravens announced a pair of roster moves this morning. The Ravens waived wide receiver Rodney Bradley, who spent time on the team’s practice squad last season, and veteran linebacker Cody Glenn. View the full article

How does Ray Lewis keep playing well into his 30s? He adapts. Lewis reported to minicamp on Tuesday looking trimmer than when he left in February. The Ravens’ defensive leader is going into his 17th season, and decided he needed to alter his physical makeup to keep up with changing NFL offenses. View the full article

Bobbie Williams, Tony Wragge give young players time to developThe Ravens are doing the right thing by signing veteran offensive linemen like guard Bobbie Williams and center Tony Wragge. View the full article

Anquan Boldin is now in his third season with the Ravens, and after Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp workout, the wide receiver said he expects the offense to be better than it has ever been during his time in Baltimore. View the full article

In his first two seasons at Virginia Tech, Tyrod Taylor was a threat to score with his legs more than he was with his arm, totaling six rushing touchdowns against five passing scores in 2007 and seven rushing touchdowns against two passing scores in 2008. View the full article

Head Coach John Harbaugh, WR Anquan Boldin, LB Ray Lewis View the full article

The Baltimore Ravens will hold their second practice of mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, June 13 from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. View the full article

Leaner Lewis adapts different mentality heading into 2012 campaignAfter playing 16 NFL seasons, getting invited to 13 Pro Bowls and establishing himself as a future Hall of Famer and one of the most feared middle linebackers in league history, Ray Lewis returned home this offseason and decided change was in order. View the full article

The Ravens opened their mandatory minicamp in a steady rain Tuesday at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. Each practice of the three-day minicamp will be open to the media, so reporters got to watch players practice and hear from them afterwards. Here are some of the highlights. View the full article

The Ravens opened up their mandatory minicamp Tuesday afternoon without two starters from their offensive line. Offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie and center Matt Birk were not on the rain-soaked practice field, though head coach John Harbaugh said their absences were excused. View the full article

The Ravens opened mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and future Hall of Famer Ed Reed was not in attendance. View the full article

Defensive end Pernell McPhee cleared up the mystery regarding his absence in recent offseason workouts, conceding that he has been dealing with an injury. But McPhee said the setback won’t prevent him from being ready to participate in next month’s training camp. View the full article

Terrell Suggs is back in the Ravens’ facility. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year returned Tuesday morning for mandatory minicamp, the first time he’s been in the Under Armour Performance Center since suffering an Achilles tendon injury. And Suggs came back without crutches. View the full article

Jim Caldwell is adjusting to his new job as the Ravens quarterbacks coach. After 10 years with the Indianapolis Colts, the last three as head coach, it means working with someone other than Peyton Manning. View the full article

McKinnie held out for conditioning purposes; Birk had leg surgery last weekRavens coach John Harbaugh hasn't spoken to Ed Reed, but did acknowledge that the enigmatic safety was not excused to miss the first day of the Ravens' mandatory three-day minicamp. View the full article