I just wanted to extend my deepest condolences to Ted Patterson, a veteran Baltimore broadcaster whose wife, Diana, recently passed away after a long illness. Funeral arrangements include a viewing this Friday at Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home at 6500 York Road on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be [...]

Boller taking in the scene

OWINGS MILLS — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle didn’t practice today, but he and Ravens coach Brian Billick both said he will play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Rolle is slated to make his first start since the second game of the season, missing three games with an undisclosed illness, but returning in a 22-3 [...]

OWINGS MILLS — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair was absent from practice for the second consecutive day due to a tight back. The 35-year-old three-time Pro Bowl passer has been dealing with a groin injury, but this unexpected development is apparently unrelated. Ravens coach Brian Billick said Thursday that he wasn’t concerned about the injury [...]

OWINGS MILLS — Not surprisingly, Baltimore Ravens All-Pro offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden (turf toe), quarterback Steve McNair (groin pull), linebacker Ray Lewis (strained triceps) and tight end Daniel Wilcox (sprained ankle) were not present during the portion of practice open to the media today. However, the Ravens weren’t expected to not have cornerbacks Samari Rolle (foot) [...]