Flacco the center of attention at Ravens camp (AP)

Flacco the center of attention at Ravens camp (AP)

Rookies, quarterbacks and injured veterans reported to Baltimore Ravens training camp on Monday, though first-round draft pick Joe Flacco remained the center of attention. Intent on making an immediate bid for the starting job, Flacco handled his business off the field by officially signing a five-year, $30 million maximum value contract that includes $8.75 million in guaranteed money.

Brett Favre Wants to Come Back

Brett Favre probably will play football this fall, but it won’t be for the Green Bay Packers.

Ravens have high hopes for Gooden

It took Tavares Gooden five years to find his best position at the University of Miami .

AFC North could produce a sub-.500 champion (SportingNews.com)
Thanks in part to their daunting schedules, the teams in the AFC North face a tough road to the postseason. In fact, don’t be surprised if the division produces a sub-.500 champion.

Suggs, Ravens don’t agree to contract extension (AP)
The Baltimore Ravens were unable to sign franchise player Terrell Suggs to a contract extension before Tuesday’s NFL deadline after a late round of negotiations the past two days. Under league guidelines regarding franchise players, NFL teams had until 4 p.m. EDT Tuesday to reach new deals or be forced to wait until after the season.

Ngata hurts leg, adding to list of Ravens injuries (AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was carted off the field Sunday with an injured right leg after getting caught in a pileup during a full-contact drill. Ngata was on the ground for several minutes before limping with assistance to the sideline, where he was then driven off the field. “We don’t think it’s serious, but we’ve got to find out as we go,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said.

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