Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff might be able to catch a punt better than teammate Carl Davis, but he's no Terrence Cody.

While offensive playmakers are scant in this year's free-agent crop, Chris Wesseling says defensive linemen like pass rusher Jared Allen and run stuffer Red Bryant are plentiful.

The Ravens adapt to turnover better than most, but with Joe Flacco in need of new targets, GM Ozzie Newsome has his work cut out for him. Marc Sessler explores the road ahead in Baltimore.

Tennessee's Daniel McCullers lost plenty of weight during the offseason, and that could mean big things for the UT defensive line.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley says he and Ndamukong Suh form the best defensive tackle duo in the NFL. Gregg Rosenthal agrees. Here's his top five.

The Baltimore Ravens might have found their inside linebacker of the future. The Ravens reportedly are close to signing Rolando McClain, who was released by the Oakland Raiders last week.

The Baltimore Ravens had a rough start to free agency. Things got better with the signing of defensive tackle Chris Canty, who will help fortify a thin Ravens defensive line.

Need an interior defensive lineman? Marc Sessler breaks down the options from Henry Melton to Richard Seymour. We rank the top players and reveal which teams will be looking for help.

An injury that will keep Terrell Suggs sidelined for an indeterminable amount of time has created a vacancy for Ravens pass rushers. Paul Kruger and Courtney Upshaw figure to benefit the most.

When Chuck Pagano left for Indy, the Ravens handed the defensive reins to Dean Pees. Despite offseason drama, Pees expects to continue Baltimore's dominance, Kimberly Jones writes.

Ozzie Newsome has built Baltimore through the draft, seeking one simple quality in prospects: passion for the game. Ian Rapoport says Courtney Upshaw is the latest draftee to embody the Raven way.

Chad Reuter examines the best undrafted rookie free agent fit for each team, including the Packers signing the latest college basketball star-turned-NFL pass catcher hopeful.

Ravens taking OL with 29th pick not unprecedented

The Bills added Mario Williams and Mark Anderson to an improving defensive line that already includes Marcell Dareus and the always-underrated Kyle Williams. Does that make the Bills the best group in the entire league?

Lewis, Reed star on built-to-last Ravens defense

Ravens cherish AFC North title, and its benefits

The Ravens-Steelers rivalry is hard to describe, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh says. But one thing is clear: It means a lot to both sides, Albert Breer writes in his weekly look around the league.