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Disregard preseason opener vs. the Falcons a week ago. Ravens should provide more coordinated effort vs. the LionsThere was some panic around town after the Ravens' first-team offense and defense were soundly beaten by the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason opener a week ago, but I don't take much stock in preseason openers on the road. View the full article

With the possibility of having replacement referees this season, Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh has talked with his team about how to deal with the new faces. View the full article

Running back shed 10 pounds and five percent of body fat by taking drastic measures against the summer treatAnthony Allen may not have the decisive edge in a four-way battle to back up starting tailback Ray Rice, but his weight won’t be an issue. View the full article

Overwhelmed at times by the Atlanta Falcons' speed and blitz packages a week ago, the Ravens' offensive line is about to encounter a new challenge Friday night. View the full article

The starters are expected to play about a half in the home preseason opener. View the full article

Lardarius Webb says unit that got off to rocky start vs. Falcons is ready for Friday night's preseason home openerAfter a rocky start against the Atlanta Falcons a week ago, the Ravens secondary gets a shot to make amends when wide receiver Calvin Johnson, quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions visit M&T Bank Stadium on Friday night. View the full article

Despite miscues, team has emphasized to players that they must treat officiating crews respectfully The furor over replacement officials gained strength Monday night when Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had to instruct the crew working the preseason contest against the Oakland Raiders on where to spot the football. View the full article

Includes Head Coach John Harbaugh, CB Lardarius Webb View the full article

The Ravens have incorporated music into their training camp practices. On Wednesday, the choice was clear: the “Rocky” theme song. Baltimore had its first brawl of training camp after weeks of labor peace. And it was no slap fight either. View the full article

For the first time of training camp, the entire offensive line was able to practice. View the full article

CAMP BATTLE?: The first official fight of training camp took place Wednesday -- the last camp practice that will be held at the Under Armour Performance Center this summer -- and it was a good one. Defensive end Arthur Jones and center Gino Gradkowski wrestled each other to the ground during one play. Jones wound up on top and both started swinging. Then offensive tackle Jah Reid was swarmed by a group of defenders, including safety Bernard Pollard, and dozens of players jumped in to either get a few shots in or attempt to play peacemaker. Once the players separated themselves, it was back to business and the practice ended without another incident. View the full article

Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher retreated, backing up several yards to haul in a high punt from Sam Koch. View the full article

Despite impressive showings from rookies Bernard Pierce and Bobby Rainey, Allen and Berry eager to replace the retired Ricky WilliamsPerhaps the surest sign of the Ravens’ trust in Anthony Allen was the coaches’ decision to insert the running back to succeed Ray Rice in the second quarter of Thursday night’s 31-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. View the full article

One week after the Ravens' starters played briefly into the second quarter during a 31-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons to start the preseason, a longer workload likely awaits them Friday night against the Detroit Lions. View the full article

Tempers boiled over this afternoon at Ravens training camp as a brawl broke out during a full-team drill. View the full article

Torrey Smith among players not practicing WednesdayWith free safety Ed Reed, wide receiver Jacoby Jones and left guard Bobbie Williams all returning to the practice field on Wednesday, the Ravens appear to be the healthiest they have been since the start of training camp. View the full article

Special Teams Coord. Jerry Rosburg said a ‘number of things’ went wrong in Atlanta. View the full article

Justin Tucker doesn't have the experience of Billy Cundiff, but he's performed well. View the full article

Rookie inside linebacker confirms special teams coordinator reminded him to avoid possibly injuring punter Sam KochAs an undrafted rookie, Nigel Carr is looking to make an impression with the Ravens coaching staff in any way possible, but he may have taken the wrong route with special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg. View the full article

Baltimore gave the linebacker a chance to prove doubters wrong and show he can play defense too. View the full article

2010 sixth-round pick trying to erase two seasons on injured reserve and prove himself at left tackleAs he watched the 2011 campaign unfold while sitting on injured reserve for the second time in as many years, Ramon Harewood said he was driven by one thought: proving the Ravens that they made the right decision when they used a sixth-round pick on him in the 2010 draft. View the full article

Offensive coordinator says second-year quarterback needs more game experience to continue evolutionTyrod Taylor’s evolution as a quarterback continues to progress as the sixth-round pick in last year’s NFL draft takes his reps behind Ravens starter Joe Flacco. View the full article

There was little fanfare when the Ravens signed veteran safety Sean Considine in March, a day that coincided with the addition of Pro Bowl special teams ace Corey Graham and retaining linebackers Jameel McClain and Brendon Ayanbadejo. View the full article

The Ravens’ secondary struggled in the preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons, allowing quarterback Matt Ryan to throw for 155 yards and Julio Jones to catch six balls for 109 yards and a touchdown in one quarter. However, defensive coordinator Dean Pees said the defense’s problems against the Falcons were not confined to the secondary. View the full article

Includes Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach Jerry Rosburg, Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron, Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees View the full article