The Facts: Pierce remains out until training camp after undergoing rotator cuff surgery in January on his right shoulder. HC John Harbaugh reiterated that Pierce isn't going to practice the entire spring. “He’s been allowed to move around a little bit, but we just can’t risk him falling on it right now and getting a setback,” Harbaugh said. “So, you’re probably looking at training camp for him, which shouldn’t be an issue as long as you don’t get a setback.”
Diehards Line:
As the Sun suggested, the Ravens could need Pierce to play a lot early in the season, especially if starter Ray Rice is suspended under the NFL personal-conduct policy because of a domestic violence incident at an Atlantic City casino. Beyond Pierce and Rice, the Ravens have rookie fourth-round pick Lorenzo Taliaferro and veterans Justin Forsett and Cierre Wood (both of whom are familiar with new OC Gary Kubiak's offense).