Though an initial examination revealed no fracture, the Ravens still fear that Pitta suffered a fracture in his right hip during Sunday's game, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Pitta, who suffered a fracture and dislocation in the same hip during training camp last year, has already been diagnosed with another dislocation. He's likely looking at a mult-week absence, but while a fracture would presumably end his season, a dislocation alone might allow him to return before the end of the year. Owen Daniels is positioned to take over as the top tight end, with rookie Crockett Gilmore next up on the depth chart.

An initial diagnosis on Pitta's injured hip revealed no fracture, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reports.

While Pitta was fortunate to avoid a fracture to his hip for the second consecutive season, a lengthy absence isn't off the table just yet. The Ravens will surely evaluate their tight end more closely once he returns to Baltimore, after which a clearer recovery timetable could become available. Still, Pitta owners should at least scout the waiver wire for potential replacement options if it's revealed he'll need to miss some time as a result of this latest hip injury.

Pitta (hip) was taken to a Cleveland hospital for further evaluation on his injury, Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun reports.

The fact that the Ravens chose not to wait until the team landed in Baltimore to check out Pitta's injury would seem to raise the alarms on a long absence. Expect the Ravens to provide a more definitive diagnosis of his condition after the hospital visit.

Pitta left Sunday's game against the Browns due to a right hip injury.

Pitta went down without any contact after catching a screen pass, and then immediately grabbed for his right leg. He was down for a few minutes before being carted off the field. Pitta missed the first 12 games last season because of a fracture and dislocation of the same right hip.

Pitta was carted off the field Sunday with an apparent leg injury, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reports.

The injury looked to be fairly serious for Pitta, who fell to the field untouched and appeared unable to move his right leg. Pitta missed nearly all but four games last season with a fractured and dislocated hip, and the Ravens can only hope he avoided something similar this time around. Further information on his condition should be made available by the end of the game.

Pitta caught three passes for 30 yards on four targets in Thursday's 26-6 win over the Steelers.

Pitta was outshined by No. 2 TE Owen Daniels, who posted a 5-28-2 receiving line on five targets, as the Ravens primarily operated out of two-TE sets. Pitta has 19 targets through two weeks, and he's been on the field for nearly every play, so he should still see plenty of looks, even with Daniels coming on strong. The bigger concern is red-zone targets, as Joe Flacco often looked Pitta's way on play-action passes at the goal line in past seasons. Thursday night, Flacco found Daniels on two such passes, with Pitta acting as a blocker on one of the plays.

Pitta caught 10 passes for 83 yards on 15 targets in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Bengals.

Pitta will have a big role in the offense, and may even lead the Ravens in targets this season, but Sunday's volume was an aberration, as Joe Flacco attempted 62 passes. It's perhaps a bit concerning that fellow tight end Owen Daniels had five targets, though Daniels and Pitta were typically on the field at the same time, with Pitta away from the formation.

Pitta caught one pass for 16 yards on two targets in Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys.

Pitta seems to be past the ankle injury he dealt with earlier this week, as he started and handled his usual role in the offense. While the offseason signing of Owen Daniels created some minor concern about Pitta's targets, the former Texan shouldn't be viewed as a real threat to Pitta.

Pitta (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, The Baltimore Sun reports.

Pitta sat out Sunday's session after tweaking his hamstring over the weekend. Apparently, the issue was very minor, as Pitta is back on the practice field Monday. Following a season derailed by injury last year, Pitta will aim to remain healthy this time around, when new offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak figures to feature tight ends consistently in Baltimore's attack.

Pitta was held out of Sunday's practice after tweaking his hamstring, ESPN.com reports.

Pitta worked with the Ravens' trainers during practice to take care of what coach John Harbaugh described as, "a little tweak." Given that Pitta missed the first 12 games of last season with a hip injury, Baltimore is rightfully exercising caution with their prized pass-catcher. Although Pitta's issue isn't considered serious, it wouldn't be surprising if he took it easy in the coming days.

Pitta caught one pass for 14 yards in Thursday's preseason opener against the 49ers.

After losing most of last season to a major hip injury, Pitta appears to be 100 percent healthy. There's more competition for targets than at the end of last year, but offseason signing Owen Daniels is no real threat to Pitta's snap count. The Ravens may opt to make frequent use of two-tight end sets, but at this point in their respective careers, Pitta is the far more dangerous receiving threat.

Dennis Pitta said his hip feels 100 percent as training camp opens.

Pitta did return for the final four games of last season, but lacked some agility and explosiveness as he came off a hip dislocation. Now 100 percent and a focal point of Gary Kubiak's tight end-friendly offense, Pitta is a solid candidate to lead the Ravens in receptions. He's expected to play a "versatile role" in which he's "routinely" split out wide.

Dennis Pitta is expected to be used all over the field in new OC Gary Kubiak's system.

Dennis Pitta anticipates playing a major role in new OC Gary Kubiak's passing attack.

Pitta should be the 1A to Torrey Smith's 1B, just like Owen Daniels was for Andre Johnson in Kubiak's Houston offenses. "The system is set up for receivers to have big years and for tight ends to catch a lot of footballs," stated Pitta. "Owen has proven that over the years." Added Daniels, who's now a Raven: "We will [catch a lot of balls]. That's just the way this offense is built."

The Ravens are expected to feature a lot of two-tight end sets this season.

The signing of Owen Daniels will not have a large impact on the production of Dennis Pitta, who was signed to a $32 million contract in February. New offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak will make strong use both players via "12" formations, with the more athletic and speedy Pitta getting featured in the "move" role. He remains a strong candidate to lead the Ravens in catches.

TE Dennis Pitta admitted he lacked some explosiveness and strength after returning from a hip injury late last season but feels he is getting close to 100%.

Pitta posted a 20-169-1 stat line in four games after returning from injury but unsurprisingly lacked some quickness just four months removed from hip surgery. Now healthy and with new OC Gary Kubiak in town, Pitta is a candidate for a major 2014 breakout. He is a clear TE1 in 2014 PPR fantasy leagues.

Ravens re-signed TE Dennis Pitta to a five-year contract.

Early last week the two sides were reportedly far apart before they made progress at the Combine. Pitta and LT Eugene Monroe were/are GM Ozzie Newsome's top two priorities before free agency opens March 11. Newsome now has Pitta locked up and can work on Monroe. Monroe will be a candidate for the franchise tag if a deal can't be reached before Monday afternoon. It'll be interesting to see the figures on Pitta's contract. He was reportedly planning to fight for the wide receiver franchise tag if tagged as a tight end. Pitta will be a mid-to-high TE1 in new OC Gary Kubiak's offense. Joe Flacco has his security blanket.

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports free agent Dennis Pitta and the Ravens are "making progress" on a long-term agreement, but that there's "nothing imminent."

The Baltimore Sun reported earlier Monday that the Ravens are "urgently" trying to get Pitta locked up before the March 3 franchise-tag deadline. Pitta is clearly GM Ozzie Newsome's top in-house priority, and for good reason. Joe Flacco had embarrassingly few targets to throw to while Pitta was sidelined with a hip injury last season. One way or another, he'll be back with the Ravens in 2014.

Sources tell the Baltimore Sun that the Ravens have made free agent Dennis Pitta a major negotiating priority.

Beat writer Aaron Wilson says the Ravens are "urgently" trying to lock up their pass-catching tight end. If the two sides can't work out a deal by March 3, he's fully expected to get the franchise tag despite the impending issues regarding tight end vs. wide receiver status. Pitta is a strong bet to be back with the Ravens as a core piece of new offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak's offense.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh said he was "very optimistic" the Ravens will keep hold of free agent TE Dennis Pitta.

Reports suggest the Ravens will franchise tag Pitta if a deal cannot be reached by March 3, but Harbaugh said, "The franchise tag is very vague right now, so anything could happen." The vagueness stems from Pitta's position designation. The tight end tag would only cost Baltimore $6.709 million, but Pitta could file a grievance to be considered a wide receiver. If Pitta wins that grievance, his tag number would jump to $11.5 million. The uncertainty makes tagging Pitta a risky move for Baltimore.