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Four youth football leagues in the Baltimore area have committed to ensuring a positive youth football experience and advance player safety this fall by providing league-wide teaching resources and benefits for players, parents and coaches through USA Football’s League Affiliation membership. View the full article

Another season without a Super Bowl has left the Ravens wanting more. But Pat Kirwan questions whether a defense without Terrell Suggs and several free-agent defections can lead Baltimore to reach its goal. View the full article

The Ravens want to showcase the talent of the second-year quarterback. View the full article

Fans will get their first look at the Ravens in 2012 game action, but don’t expect to see too much from the starters in Thursday night’s preseason opener in Atlanta. Head Coach John Harbaugh said he will follow the standard operating procedure of giving the first teams about a quarter of action. View the full article

Emblazoned on Stevie Baggs' left trapezius in cursive letters is a distinctive tattoo: "Shakespeare." View the full article

Despite competing with Tyrod Taylor to back up Joe Flacco, Painter not stressing out about fewer opportunities to impress coaching staffWith four quarterbacks on the Ravens' roster, the number of balls they get to throw in training camp can be a premium. That seems to be the case with Curtis Painter, who has gotten fewer snaps than starter Joe Flacco and Tyrod Taylor -- Painter’s primary competition to back up Flacco. But Painter, who made eight starts with the Indianapolis Colts last season, said he’s not fretting about his playing time in camp. View the full article

Joe Flacco will have an abbreviated window to orchestrate the Ravens' offense Thursday night at the Georgia Dome. View the full article

Joe Cooler? That’s what Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti sees in his fifth-year quarterback. Both national and local pundits have gushed about Joe Flacco’s demeanor and command of the offense. It’s difficult to put a finger on exactly what it is, but Flacco just seems different. View the full article

After missing more than a week of practice, Courtney Upshaw made his presence felt Tuesday. View the full article

Competing with Curtis Painter for right to back up Joe Flacco, Taylor said he still has to improve certain areas of his gameIf the Ravens’ plan for inserting their backup quarterbacks plays out as it has in training camp and according to the depth chart, Tyrod Taylor will likely get the first opportunity to succeed starter Joe Flacco in the team’s preseason opener at the Atlanta Falcons. View the full article

Includes Head Coach John Harbaugh, QBs Coach Jim Caldwell, QB Joe Flacco. View the full article

As football coaches go, Ravens quarterback coach Jim Caldwell is distinctively approachable, easy to talk to. For all the mechanical tinkering expected from Peyton Manning's former quarterback guru, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco said it's the ability to communicate with Caldwell that has had the biggest impact in training camp so far. View the full article

The life of Garrett Reid, the oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, was remembered today during a funeral in Pennsylvania. View the full article

DRESS REHEARSAL: Near the end of their last open practice before Thursday night’s preseason opener, the Ravens ran a two-minute simulation where the offense had to drive the length of the field. The first-team defense got the better of the starting offense, forcing quarterback Joe Flacco to settle for short completions, which quickly wound down the clock. After Flacco spiked the ball with eight seconds left, kicker Billy Cundiff missed a game-tying attempt from 58 yards. View the full article

John Harbaugh has no plans to deviate from his traditional blueprint for the opening preseason game. View the full article

Rookie linebacker had missed last seven practicesRookie linebacker Courtney Upshaw returned to practice after missing the past seven workouts because of a right shoulder sprain. View the full article

Undrafted rookie taking reduced workload in stride, working on mental repsAt Marshall University, Omar Brown was a three-year starter who collected nine interceptions, returned one for a touchdown, and made 288 tackles (including 166 solo). View the full article

Despite being signed on first day of camp, six-year wide receiver has been bonding with quarterback Tyrod TaylorWhen the Ravens opened training camp on July 26, they made the decision to cut fullback Jamison Berryhill and add free-agent wide receiver Logan Payne to the roster. View the full article

John Harbaugh grabbed his phone as soon as he heard news that Andy Reid’s oldest son, Garrett, was found dead Sunday morning. Harbaugh texted his former mentor and Philadelphia Eagles head coach to send his condolences. He and General Manager Ozzie Newsome will attend Garrett’s funeral Tuesday morning before returning for practice. View the full article

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Nothing of true consequence has transpired yet at Ravens training camp, not even an actual preseason game -- the best litmus tests for who's worthy of inclusion on the roster. View the full article

Includes Head Coach John Harbaugh, TEs Coach Wade Harman, TE Ed Dickson, WR Torrey Smith. View the full article

John Harbaugh grabbed his phone as soon as he heard news that Andy Reid’s oldest son, Garrett, was found dead Sunday morning. Harbaugh texted his former mentor and Philadelphia Eagles head coach to send his condolences. He and General Manager Ozzie Newsome will attend Garrett’s funeral Tuesday morning before returning for practice. View the full article

Ravens left tackle Bryant McKinnie owes more than $4.5 million to a New York lenderRavens left tackle Bryant McKinnie will have 50 percent of his eligible wages garnished this season, according to a settlement he reached with Pro Player Funding. View the full article

Garrett Reid was found dead at Eagles' training camp on SundaySpeaking in a somber, serious tone, Ravens coach John Harbaugh reflected on his memory of Garrett Reid, the late son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid. View the full article