WR Darnerian McCants, out of the NFL for nearly two years, is trying to land a roster spot.

TE Todd Heap missed practice Sunday with a right calf injury, but it’s not considered serious.

K Matt Stover is trying to avoid the communications problems that almost got him cut the last time the team broke in a new head coach.

LB Jarret Johnson is mixing it up in camp.

Could QB Joe Flacco still emerge as the starter?

QB Troy Smith isn’t worried about the fact that the team hasn’t named a starter for the preseason opener.

LB Terrell Suggs is still making good on his vow not to show up until September.

WR Mark Clayton (shoulder) looked good on Sunday, and also was returning kicks.

More than 20 players have missed at least one practice due to injury.

C Chris Chester hopes to leapfrog Jason Brown.

Coach John Harbaugh, on his inevitable meeting with Pats coach Bill Belichick after their mutual preseason opener:  “I hope he talks to me.”

CB Samari Rolle was back at practice following the unexpected passing of his father.

With S Ed Reed injured, rookie Tom Zbikowski has gotten plenty of reps with the ones.

Might the Ravens have to choose between special-teams standouts Brendan Ayanbadejo and Gary Stills?