Dannell Ellerbe News

Good news for Ravens fans: Ray Lewis was present at today's practice, running through individual drills with the rest of the linebackers.

Ngata, who sprained his ankle against the Denver Broncos , didn't practice Wednesday, and his status for the Ravens' game against Cincinnati seems likely to remain uncertain for the rest of this week, especially considering how guarded the team is about injuries.

Ever since Bart Scott left for green pastures via free agency this offseason, the open spot next to Ray Lewis has been filled by a rotation of young linebackers.

Jerome: We've seen very little of Willis McGahee since he got off to a great start with seven touchdowns.

It is a defense that is punishing, unpredictable, and seemingly impossible to dent, having allowed fewer points than any in the NFL.

When the Ravens lost veteran linebacker Bart Scott to a free-agent raid by their former defensive coordinator last March, they turned his position over to a second-year player with just a handful of snaps on an NFL defense.

The Green Bay mayor is asking the public for suggestions to "tastefully" welcome back Vikings quarterback Brett Favre when he returns for a Nov.

Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin left the Metrodome with his left arm in a sling Sunday after re-injuring his left shoulder on a fourth-quarter kickoff return.

Peterson had his first 100-yard game since the season opener against Cleveland, getting 143 rushing yards on 22 carries and adding four catches for 23 yards in the Vikings ' 33-31 victory Sunday over Baltimore.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota and Baltimore are going back and forth here in the fourth quarter, but all eyes are on Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson as he sits on the bench following what appeared to be a left ankle injury.

We have seen this before. Harken back to the nineties Georgia Bulldog fans. Remember all of those highly acclaimed recruits that under-achieved in the classic city only to on have very productive careers on Sundays? Let's hope this is an isolated case and not a regression to a past trend.A Talent is great, but well coached talent is essential to ...

As soon as the football is snapped, Baltimore Ravens rookie offensive tackle Michael Oher's quick-twitch movement is so fast that he almost appears to be committing a false start as he retreats into his pass protection stance.

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC North: Backup tailback Mewelde Moore continues to be a good utility player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dannell Ellerbe's heart was racing, and he could hardly stand still as he lined up in his stance before his first regular-season snap as an NFL linebacker.

That's because the Ravens accomplished what few defenses have done: Sack Brady. The defense sacked Brady three times , pressured him on numerous occasions and gave the offense a chance in what would eventually become a 27-21 loss to the Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.

Baltimore Ravens players comment on their 27-21 loss to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2009.

Mark Clayton said he intends to play in Sunday's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs .

Tight end L.J. Smith was the only Ravens player who did not appear to fully participate in practice this afternoon.

The Ravens have traded fourth-year cornerback Derrick Martin to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for guard/tackle Tony Moll, a fourth-year player out of Nevada.

The rookie linebacker-defensive end, a former Utah standout, is aware of the scrutiny he has encountered as a result of the Ravens' investing a second-round pick in him in April's draft.