Brett Keisel

Coffee Companion (1/31): your daily Super Bowl fix

2013-01-31 06:00:00

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday....

Film study: Ravens vs. Redskins

2012-12-04 16:59:00

Steelers 23, Ravens 20 Strategy: The Ravens aggressively tried to strike deep, but were largely inefficient. Wide receiver Torrey Smith was targeted eight times, but only generated three catches for 31 yards. They wavered between a smash-mouth...

Steelers will attempt to stop recent skid

2012-11-30 14:31:00

Earlier in the week, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's chances of playing Sunday's game against the Ravens were gauged at less than 50 percent. The Steelers' odds of qualifying for the postseason may not be much better. At 6-5,...

Jah Reid gets mixed reviews in debut at left guard, looking to improve

2012-11-23 06:00:00

It was an inauspicious debut for Ravens new starting left offensive guard Jah Reid. As the replacement for veteran Bobbie Williams, Reid barely got a glove on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel on the first offensive snap for the Ravens in a...

Ravens news, notes and opinions

2012-11-21 05:50:00

I think Ted Cottrell, who ruled on Ed Reed’s appeal yesterday, got it right when he overturned the original one-game suspension and instead handed out a $50,000 fine to the Ravens’ safety. I watched all three hits that the NFL cited in...

Film Study: Ravens vs. the Steelers; Chargers vs. the Broncos

2012-11-20 16:12:00

Ravens 13, Steelers 10 Strategy: Cam Cameron tried a rock 'em sock 'em approach to keep the Steelers honest and make them respect play-action, but Ray Rice was stonewalled by an aggressive, top-ranked defense. The Ravens didn't try to run in short-...

Film Study

2012-11-20 15:45:26

Ravens 55, Raiders 20 Strategy: Dean Pees' unpredictable, innovative schemes were highlighted by lining up rookie outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw at defensive tackle. And Pees' two-defensive-lineman, three-linebacker, six-defensive-back "dollar"...

Ravens notebook: Jacoby Jones gets third return TD of season

2012-11-19 00:00:00

-- The latest star turn in Ravens return specialist Jacoby Jones' stellar season unfolded Sunday night as he bolted into the end zone on a punt return for a touchdown. Jones' 63-yard first-quarter score during a pivotal 13-10 AFC North victory over the...

Ravens notebook: Harbaugh says Pitta concussion symptoms have subsided, should be fine

2012-11-19 14:20:00

Tight end Dennis Pitta's concussion symptoms subsided during the Ravens' 13-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to coach John Harbaugh. Pitta suffered a head injury when he was tackled by free safety Ryan Clark and linebacker Lawrence...

Like Ravens, Steelers dealing with injuries and questions on defense

2012-11-16 20:29:00

Is this the year their aging defense finally kicks the bucket? How will they survive without the face of the defense in the huddle every Sunday? Can they get their once-feared pass rush back? Sound familiar? Since they reported for training camp in...

Pernell McPhee is doubtful, Cody questionable for Sunday night

2012-11-16 11:17:00

Despite declaring that he's 100 percent recovered from his right knee and right thigh injuries a day earlier, Ravens defensive end Pernell McPhee is officially listed as doubtful on the injury report. The Ravens' starting left end didn't practice today,...

Marshal Yanda returns to practice

2012-11-15 13:36:00

The Ravens confirmed Thursday that starting right guard Marshal Yanda returned to practice. Yanda, a Pro Bowler last year, participated on a limited basis after sitting out Wednesday’s session because of an injured ankle. Nose tackle Terrence...

San Diego Chargers running back Ronnie Brown (30) evades Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel (99) on a run in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday.

2012-12-09 15:33:00

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel adjusts his cap as he warms up before the NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Pittsburgh.

2011-10-20 17:49:34

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel in Saturday night�s preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Heinz Field.

2011-08-28 15:13:20