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As of Sunday, it still hadn’t quite set in to Ravens rookie cornerback Asa Jackson that he was practicing on an NFL football field. “I’m working toward getting in that mindset every day,” he said of making the transition to the professional ranks. But Jackson, a fifth-round draft pick out of Cal Poly, showed up with the right attitude. View the full article

Ravens rookie safety Christian Thompson knows that most of the playing time he earns this season will be on special teams. That’s how most rookies first make their mark in the NFL, but it will be especially true for Thompson here in Baltimore. The Ravens, who are deep in the secondary, struggled on special teams last season. View the full article

Upshaw: "There is only one Suggs. You can't replace Suggs."The final practice of the Ravens' three-day rookie minicamp had finally ended, and Courtney Upshaw looked and sounded like a player who had made good use of the time. View the full article

Tommy Streeter will never forget the pain he felt the weekend of the NFL draft. Projected by some analysts to be a second-day pick, Streeter remained on the board until late in the sixth round. But shortly after the Ravens ended his disappointment, his phone rang. Linebacker Ray Lewis was reaching out to the Miami Hurricanes wide receiver and welcoming him to the family. View the full article

Includes Head Coach John Harbaugh, OLB Courtney Upshaw, CB/RS Asa Jackson, WR Tommy Streeter, Doug O’Neill (Trainer Of 2012 Kentucky Derby Winner, I’ll Have Another) View the full article

Kelechi Osemele and Gino Gradkowski were drafted by the Ravens, in part, because of their ability to play multiple offensive line positions, but they spent the majority of the minicamp at guard. Both rookies will compete with Jah Reid for the vacant starting lineup spot at left guard. View the full article

Upshaw: "There is only one Suggs. You can't replace Suggs."Former Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw, who the Ravens made their top selection in the recent draft, heard the news when he signed into his Twitter account. View the full article

Texas kicker Justin Tucker was one of a handful of players who attended this weekend's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. During Sunday’s practice, he booted all four of his field-goal attempts from inside the 55-yard line between the uprights, but was unsuccessful on two kicks from beyond that distance. View the full article

Texas kicker Justin Tucker was one of a handful of players who attended this weekend's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. During Sunday’s practice, he booted all four of his field-goal attempts from inside the 50-yard line between the uprights, but was unsuccessful on two kicks from beyond 55 yards. View the full article

Former Poly, Maryland player more comfortable heading into second seasonThe Ravens have had 20 un-drafted free agents working out at their team facility at a rookie mini-camp that started Friday and ends today. If anybody knows what they are going through, from the burning desire to make a strong impression to the bouts of uncertainty to the nerves and fatigue, it is LaQuan Williams . View the full article

Former Poly, Maryland player more comfortable heading into second seasonThe Ravens have had 20 un-drafted free agents working out at their team facility at a rookie mini-camp that started Friday and ends today. If anybody knows what they are going through, from the burning desire to make a strong impression to the bouts of uncertainty to the nerves and fatigue, it is LaQuan Williams . View the full article

Second-year wide receiver had double operation after strong rookie seasonThe reassurance that he was 100 percent healthy following an offseason operation on a double hernia didn’t come for Torrey Smith while running a route or going up to catch a pass. View the full article

As for season, Rice says: "I'll be ready"The host of honor took the microphone, thanked the adults in the crowd and provided a few words of wisdom for the kids. And before he was finished, Ray Rice left little doubt where his focus will be once the Ravens’ 2012 season begins. View the full article

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For six seasons, Derrick Mason left cornerbacks slipping on the turf with his signature comeback routes — cuts that were sharp, surgical, and effective. Now, as he sprints into life after football, Mason may soon swerve back to Baltimore to retire as a member of the Ravens. View the full article

The Ravens have officially announced their full list of undrafted free agent signings, which includes 20 players. It became official when these rookies passed physicals and signed contracts with the team. View the full article

The Ravens have officially announced their full list of undrafted free agent signings, which includes 19 players. It became official when these rookies passed physicals and signed contracts with the team. View the full article

The Baltimore Ravens have officially signed the 19 rookie free agents, executive vice president/general manager Ozzie Newsome announced Friday afternoon. View the full article

Derrick Mason, the Ravens’ all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, told The Baltimore Sun on Friday that he wants to retire as a Raven. The 38-year-old has spoken with team officials about his desire, and it will likely happen once Mason officially retires. View the full article

Team also finalizes deal with Streeter; every member of draft class has deal in placeWhen the Ravens’ 2012 draft class takes the field Friday for the start of a three-day rookie mini-camp in Owings Mills, everybody will be accounted for and newly signed. View the full article

Team also finalizes deal with Streeter; every member of draft class has deal in placeA day before the start of rookie minicamp, the Ravens have finalized agreements with their entire 2012 draft class. View the full article

The Ravens and third-round draft pick Bernard Pierce agreed to terms Thursday morning, a league source confirmed, leaving second-round draft pick Courtney Upshaw and sixth-round draft pick Tommy Streeter as the team’s only unsigned 2012 draft picks. The running back will receive a four-year contract. View the full article

Joe Flacco was mocked last month when he said that he thinks of himself as the NFL's best quarterback. "I wouldn't be very successful at my job if I didn't feel that way," the Baltimore Ravens quarterback explained. But on Wednesday night, we learned that many of Flacco's peers think pretty highly of him. View the full article

There has been a schedule change for this Sunday’s Ravens rookie minicamp at the team’s Owings Mills facility. Practice will now be held from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The entire session is open for media viewing, and interview availability will take place afterward. View the full article

Only three of their eight selections have yet to reach agreementThe Ravens continued to get draft picks signed ahead of Friday’s start to a three-day rookie mini-camp as they not only agreed to terms today on a four-year deal with fourth-round pick Gino Gradkowski , a guard/center out from the University of Delaware, they also reached an agreement with seventh-round pick DeAngelo Tyson , a defensive tackle out of Georgia. View the full article