According to The Baltimore Sun, Ravens offensive lineman Jared Gaither did not show up for minicamp practice on Saturday morning.  Gaither, who started at left tackle for Baltimore the last two seasons, was moved to right tackle while second-year player Michael Oher took over at left tackle on Friday.

Team officials said that Gaither spent the practice session in the training room, but they did not disclose any injury he may have suffered. Oniel Cousins played right tackle with the first team on Saturday.

Other stories Around the Web on Saturday:

• Trade rumors intensified in Baltimore after Gaither made the switch to right tackle. The Buffalo News reports that the Bills, who are in need of a left tackle, would be a willing trading partner.

• Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams is developing chemistry with fellow defensive lineman Kyle Vanden Bosch.

• Falcons rookie LB Sean Weatherspoon has been given the nickname ‘The Baby Lion’ by his new mentor, veteran linebacker Mike Peterson.

• New Patriots tight end Alge Crumpler, 32, is looking forward to working with the two tight ends that the team drafted this year. “Teaching comes naturally to me,’’ Crumpler said.

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