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Bengals defensive lineman had 7 1/2 sacks last seasonCincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins emerged as the scourge of the AFC North a year ago. View the full article

Former Patriots running back now headlines Cincinnati's backfield, figures to be watched closely by Ravens defenseThe Cincinnati Bengals may have jettisoned Cedric Benson, but the running back filling the void is a familiar face to the Ravens. View the full article

Cornerbacks and safeties may have to aid pass rush lacking five-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the YearThe indefinite absence of reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and five-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is already a worrisome topic with regards to the Ravens’ pass rush. It could also force the secondary to add another responsibility to its plate. View the full article

Art Modell may have returned football to Baltimore, but in the eyes of the silver-haired owner, the Ravens were clearly a team of the people. View the full article

Running back says the phase of a quiet Joe Flacco is overAfter losses to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks in a span of four weeks last season, the outcry for the Ravens offense to run through Ray Rice was deafening, and the running back averaged almost 22 carries and more than four catches in the final seven regular-season games. View the full article

The emotions poured forth within the Ravens organization on Thursday, says Jason La Canfora, as players and staff reacted to the death of a man who touched many lives within the franchise he built. View the full article

The Ravens have scheduled a silent tribute for former majority owner Art Modell, a public viewing Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium. View the full article

Former Steelers backup now on Ravens' practice squadFive seasons into his NFL career, quarterback Dennis Dixon incorrectly assumed that he was no longer eligible to join a practice squad. View the full article

Free safety aware critics question his ability to make tackles, but his first priority is preserving his healthAn injury history that includes a nerve impingement in his neck and hip surgery and his back-and-forth commitment to playing for the Ravens this season have encouraged observers to question whether free safety Ed Reed is edging closer to retirement. View the full article

Running back also has enjoyed stretch of success against Monday night's opponent, the Cincinnati BengalsRay Rice likened the Ravens’ home game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night to the first day of school. And like an eager student, the running back is looking forward to the regular-season opener after getting just 10 carries in the preseason. View the full article

Lineman remains out with injury suffered in JuneRavens offensive tackle Jah Reid remains sidelined due to a slow-to-heal strained right calf initially suffered in June when he was carted off the field. View the full article

Lineman punished by NFLRavens offensive tackle Ramon Harewood is appealing his $8,000 fine from the NFL stemming from an illegal block on St. Louis Rams rookie defensive tackle Michael Brockers. View the full article

Question remains whether Cody will regain starting job from KemoeatuMassive Ravens nose guard Terrence Cody has been dealing with a nagging hip injury throughout the preseason. View the full article

Ravens starting cornerback begs to differ, but credits admiration from Louisiana for keeping him groundedWhile working on Thursday’s article on Lardarius Webb, I talked to the Ravens cornerback’s coach at Nicholls State. Jeremy Atwell was the linebackers coach for the Colonels before getting promoted to defensive coordinator during Webb’s senior year in 2008. View the full article

Art Modell, an entrepreneurial owner who restored a National Football League franchise to Baltimore in 1996 and delivered a Super Bowl championship four years later, died Thursday of natural causes at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the age of 87, according to the team and his son, David. View the full article

Former Ravens owner Art Modell has been hospitalized at Johns Hopkins Hospital and remains there this morning, confirmed Kevin Byrne, the Ravens' senior vice president of public and community relations. View the full article

Former Ravens owner Art Modell has been hospitalized at Johns Hopkins Hospitaland remains there this morning, confirmed Kevin Byrne, the Ravens' senior vice president of public and community relations. View the full article

Offensive lineman fined for blockBaltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ramon Harewood was fined $8,000 by the NFL for an illegal block against the St. Louis Rams, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. View the full article

New safety expected to contribute on special teamsVeteran safety James Ihedigbo knows exactly why the Ravens reached out to him shortly after he was cut by the New England Patriots. View the full article

McKinnie: "I'm here now so I can focus on Bengals." When Bryant McKinnie’s phone rang Monday afternoon and he recognized the number of Ravens coach John Harbaugh , he was fully prepared to say his goodbyes. View the full article

Dennis Pitta, Ed Dickson to be game-time decisionsAfter aggravating his strained right shoulder during the Ravens preseason finale, rookie outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw declared that he's ready to play in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. View the full article

The healthier Bears are rising while the once-feared Ravens slip out of the playoffs, Clark Judge says. View the full article

After a dramatic day of haggling where his roster spot was in serious danger, Ravens offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie held onto his job by accepting a restructured contract that cuts his salary by $1 million. View the full article

In the days leading up to Friday’s final cutdown, third-year linebacker Sergio Kindle was viewed as the highest-profile Raven on the roster bubble. View the full article

The Ravens' giant offensive left tackle Bryant McKinnie proved Tuesday that he is the biggest drama queen in the country. View the full article