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Ravens Must Reconfigure Backfield After Losing Jefferson

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens' depth in the secondary is starting to become an issue for a team that's already had its share of problems defending the pass.

Safety Tony Jefferson sustained a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's 26-23 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was placed on injured reserve Monday, joining cornerback Tavon Young, who never made it to the opener.

In addition, the Ravens are still waiting on cornerback Jimmy Smith, who's been out with a sprained knee since Week 1.

In his 35th consecutive start with Baltimore, Jefferson tore his left ACL — and then some — in the fourth quarter.