Quinn Sypniewski News

Dvoracek's already torn his ACL once, suffered a season-long foot injury, and tore his biceps tendon last year, resulting in him missing 35 of the 48 regular season games he's been eligible to play in since arriving in Chicago as a third-round pick in 2006.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco said he spoke with Derrick Mason a week ago and doesn't know whether the veteran wide receiver will change his mind about retirement.

WESTMINSTER, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens started training camp without their most productive wide receiver and their first-round draft pick.

On if it is a relief to be at camp after what has gone on the past two weeks: "I wouldn't consider it in those terms.

Baltimore signed free-agent receiver Biren Ealy and waived injured players Quinn Sypniewski , a tight end, and guard Brian Johnson .

Baltimore Ravens tight end L.J. Smith told Davon Drew to be aware once training camp arrives on July 28.

L.J. Smith is learning that some labels are stickier than others. For a few years when he played for the Philadelphia Eagles , Smith had developed a reputation as one of the better pass-catching tight ends in the NFL .

After taking part in the most practice work he's seen all offseason, Todd Heap believes he will be able to fully participate by the start of training camp.

Ravens tight end Todd Heap is facing questions about his durability and whether he has lost a step and some explosiveness.

Here are the top stories Friday in the AFC North: Morning take: There seems to be varying reports on Cincinnati's interest, or lack thereof, in Ellis.

Tight end Davon Drew agreed to a three-year deal that includes just less than $140,000 in guaranteed money with the Ravens, the team announced Thursday.

The Ravens must have expelled a gasp of fear when tight end Edgar Jones hit the turf in Tuesday's practice.

Opening statement: "Great to see everybody on our once-a-week deal here. You guys happy to be out, watching a little ball? Enjoying it? Getting away from the Orioles for a couple of hours? I'll be there over the weekend, by the way.

Ravens' offensive coordinator Cam Cameron's system definitely likes to utilize the tight end.

It has been just over a year since Baltimore Ravens tight end Quinn Sypniewski's left knee buckled during an awkward collision with outside linebacker Antwan Barnes.