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Former NFL kickers Mike Nugent (Jets) and Billy Cundiff (Cowboys) tried out for the Ravens at their Owings Mills training complex on Tuesday, but no signings were announced by the team.

With Hauschka’s ability to miss pivotal field goal kicks, should we assume that the Ravens are actively looking for a new kicker or simply doing this as a motivational tactic?

As reported by ProFootballTalk.com:

“As storm clouds gather (again) in Denver between the Broncos and a high profile offensive player, rumors are flying in some circles that Marshall could land in Baltimore.

Though the obvious destination would be Chicago, where Marshall’s former quarterback now resides, the Ravens have at least explored the possibility of adding a high-impact wideout during the offseason. The Bears have yet to do so. (Then again, maybe Cutler gave them a head’s up about Marshall.).

Adam Schefter reported earlier today that Marshall has asked to be traded.

Marshall likely would command at least a first-round and a third-round draft pick, due to the trade that sent Roy Williams from the Lions to the Cowboys last year.

The move also would require a contract worth $9 million or more per year.

So it would be a huge deal for anyone to do a deal for Marshall, especially in light of his past legal troubles.”

Still, Marshall is one of the best receivers in the league and is something that the Ravens need to make a Super Bowl run in 2010.

Brandon Marshall Highlights

Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun and Sal Paolantonio of ESPN are reporting that the Ravens are “in play” for Cardinals wide out, Anquan Boldin.

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From The Baltimore Sun blog, The Toy Department:

In their offseason of critical reinforcements, the Ravens could be about to strike again. If GM Ozzie Newsome can pry Anquan Boldin loose from the Cardinals, as he is attempting to do, the Ravens will have upgraded their passing game in a major way.

Boldin is the best of the veteran wide receivers on the trade market right now, a market that includes Cleveland’s Braylon Edwards and perhaps Cincinnati’s Chad (nee Johnson) Ocho Cinco. At 6 feet 1 and 217 pounds, Boldin is a physical, punishing receiver who gets yards after the catch.

He isn’t the speed merchant who will stretch the field for Joe Flacco, except when he turns the 10-yard slant into a 70-yard touchdown. But he is a threat anywhere on the field, and he would have a big-time effect on the offense, especially in the red zone. Last season in Arizona, Boldin had 11 touchdowns — and 89 catches — in 12 games.

Read the rest of this article from Ken Murray on the Q and Ravens situation.

Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew is set to visit the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com.

Pettigrew’s flight was delayed today, so his visit was rescheduled.

Pettigrew, who’s regarded as the top-ranked tight end in this year’s NFL Draft, has also visited the Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions.

The Bills, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers and the New York Jets attended a private campus workout for Pettigrew.

Draft Preview: Brandon Pettigrew