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Despite losing 23-20 tot he New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, the Baltimore Ravens can still say that their defense shut down the Patriots high-flying offense.

After being an undrafted free agent out of Syracuse University four years ago, Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain has earned the respect and praise of his coaches, teammates and now obviously the front office, with a second round tender placed on the restricted free agent.

Houston texans linebacker Brian Cushing retained the NFL Defensive Rookie-of-the-Year Award after originally being stripped when it was revealed he tested positive for banned substances.