The once-esteemed defense of the Baltimore Ravens is almost unrecognizable these days.

Manti Te'o got a call from Dick Butkus on Monday morning, letting him know he was voted the nation's best linebacker. A few hours later, the Notre Dame star accepted the Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation's top defensive player.

Fourth-and-29 at their own 37, 1:37 left in regulation and trailing by three points.
Baltimore outside linebacker Terrell Suggs has been activated for Sunday's game at Houston.

Terrell Suggs was back, but the Baltimore Ravens were no match for the Houston Texans without Ray Lewis and Lardarius Webb.

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs hasn't ruled out the possibility of making his season debut Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Since 1996, Ray Lewis has been the unquestioned leader of the Baltimore Ravens' defense.

Before Justin Tucker knew it, Terrell Suggs was pouring water out of two Gatorade bottles on top of his head in celebration.
Two years, two close calls, and two long offseasons pondering "what if" for the Baltimore Ravens.