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OWINGS MILLS, Md. Carl Jenkinson Jersey . -- Terrell Suggs still wears No. 55, and his familiar mischievous smile isnt going anywhere.Thing is, theres less of Suggs to appreciate in his return to the football field from a torn left Achilles tendon.Though he wont disclose how much weight hes lost, the 33-year-old Baltimore Ravens linebacker is sleeker than hes been in years.Hes in excellent condition, coach John Harbaugh said.The secret? The usual: Diet and exercise.I like my fried chicken, my pizza, my peaches and my gefilte fish. I had to cut all that out, Suggs said Thursday following Baltimores final training camp practice. I still eat the peaches, though, and a little bit of the fish. But thats about it.Suggs worked hard to rehabilitate the injury he sustained in the 2015 season opener. He kept a low profile until early in training camp, when he spoke to the media for the first time since last September.Suggs finally got back on the field Monday, and has been jabbering ever since. Hes played a little football, too, picking off a Joe Flacco pass and celebrating by throwing the ball into the stands.He brings a special type of energy with him, Ravens tackle Timmy Jernigan said. Oh, yeah. Dude is a freak.In a similar development Thursday, feisty wide receiver Steve Smith returned to the field for the first time since November 1, when he tore his right Achilles tendon against San Diego.The 37-year-old Smith intended to retire after the 2015 season, but opted for an encore following his abbreviated stint in the midst of Baltimores disappointing 5-11 year.Smith participated in non-contact drills Thursday. He expects to be ready to face Buffalo on Sept. 11, when he launches his 16th NFL season with 961 catches and a streak of 129 games with a reception.The numbers dont matter to Smith as much as showing his appreciation to the team for standing by him after his second season with Baltimore came to an abrupt end.I really came back not to set any records, but more because this organization gave me an opportunity, Smith said. When I got hurt, I felt like I let down those players in the locker room. So for me to come back to play is to show them that I am dependable.With Joe Flacco (knee), Suggs and Smith back on the field, its almost as if the Ravens are whole again.It just feels like everything we lost last year, were getting it all back, Suggs said. All of us are back out here practicing and now were starting to get our swag back, our chemistry, everything feels good. Now were starting to feel like the Ravens again.Suggs will be looking to add to his career sack total of 106 +, most in Ravens history and fourth among active NFL players. His absence last season was one reason why Baltimore finished tied for 17th in the league with 37 sacks, down from 49 in 2014.As he prepares for 14th NFL season, Suggs means more to the Ravens than just sacks, tackles and interceptions.The first thing, hes a great football player, Harbaugh said. When hes on the field, it does look different. As a coach, you appreciate that.But theres the other things he brings to the table. He brings energy to everything he does, and hes excited to be back out here. Hes been away for a while, and hes like, `I really love this. I love playing football and I love being part of the team. Hes been great with the players -- the energy level, the things he says, theyre just irreplaceable.Harbaugh appreciates having his defensive team leader back, but no ones happier than Suggs himself.It feels good, man, because thats where I actually belong, he said. I dont need to be in a bed with my foot up. I need to be on a football field.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Ainsley Maitland-Niles Jersey . Cuban testified Thursday that he was upset when the companys CEO told him news that would reduce the value of his shares, for which hed paid $7.5 million. But he said he did nothing improper when he sold those shares over the next two days. Stephan Lichtsteiner Arsenal Jersey . Westbrook has missed 27 games since having a procedure on Dec. 27 to deal with swelling in his injured right knee — the third operation on the knee in nine months. http:///...n-Arsenal-Fc-Jersey/ . According the Toronto Star, a knee injury will keep Sundin out of the lineup, which includes former teammates Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Tie Domi and Curtis Joseph. Justin Leppitsch admits he could have easily dumped half his team in the wake of Brisbanes latest AFL catastrophe.Instead, he will give the battling Lions another chance to prove themselves when they travel to take on top four contenders Adelaide in what looms as another likely bloodbath on Saturday night.The Lions were smashed to the tune of 94 points by Port Adelaide last weekend, renewing the pressure on Leppitsch ahead of an end-of-season football review that will determine his future in the job.However, Leppitsch said he would resist the urge to make wholesale changes this week.You have a week when we have a lot of players down, you dont want to throw the baby out with the bathwater, Leppitsch said.Its the sort of week where you can drop 15 blokes or stick with them and were probably more in the stick-with-them phase.Brisbane are the AFLs worst defensive team while the Crows - who beat Essendon by 82 points last week - are the competitions most potent in attackk. Stephan Lichtsteiner Jersey. Its not a good combination is it? Leppitsch said.Obviously defence has to be our focus and were working hard on that, structurally and the skill-based stuff, sticking tackles and things like that, both are falling apart at the moment.Ruckman Stefan Martin, who was rested last week, is battling a variety of niggling injuries and Leppitsch said it was unlikely he would play.A bullish Leppitsch said the Lions were still aiming to win, despite the Crows daunting form and strong record at Adelaide Oval, and Brisbanes continued woes.I know exterior people think youre going down and its just the margin, but I dont think like that, he said.I go to every game to win and I want our players to feel the same.We know its a difficult challenge but we accept the challenge.You accept it or you dont, thats the two options youve got in footy. ' ' '