Ed Dickson was targeted just twice in Week 6, hauling in one ball for eight yards. Dickson showed why the Ravens no longer use him as a pass catcher other than on broken plays by dropping an easy would-be touchdown inside the red zone. Dickson has been clearly passed by Dennis Pitta and isn't even a fantasy TE2.

Ed Dickson caught just two passes for 22 yards on Monday night. Dickson returned from a shoulder injury to see four targets. Dickson wasn't used very much in the first half but saw some passes his way once the Ravens got up big on the Bengals in the second half. Dennis Pitta is a better fantasy option than Dickson at this point.

Ravens TE Ed Dickson (shoulder) is not on this week's injury report. Dickson is fully expected to play versus the Bengals after missing three weeks with a subluxed shoulder sustained in the preseason opener. He's not a strong TE2 option while splitting production with Dennis Pitta.

Ravens TEs Ed Dickson (shoulder) and Dennis Pitta (hand surgery) are both expected to be game-time decisions against the Bengals on Monday. Each player has resumed practicing, and coach John Harbaugh hinted Monday they will be ready to go for Week 1. With neither player offering more than TE2 upside and the Ravens playing in the second-to-last game of the week, however, fantasy owners can do far better at tight end. Neither Dickson nor Pitta is on the redraft radar until further notice.

Ravens TE Ed Dickson (shoulder) has resumed practicing. Neither Dickson nor Dennis Pitta (hand) will play in the preseason finale because "they're not ready for that yet," explained coach John Harbaugh. Both tight ends are optimistic about playing in the season opener versus the Bengals.

Ed Dickson (shoulder) has resumed catching passes. Dickson is progressing quickly off the sprained right shoulder he sustained during the preseason opener. He's hoping to return to practice in roughly a week, giving him ample time to get ready for Week 1. Dennis Pitta (broken hand) is without a timetable for catching passes.

According to Ravens coach John Harbaugh, the team is in no rush to sign a veteran tight end. Ed Dickson (shoulder) and Dennis Pitta (broken hand) are out for the preseason, but both could be back in time for Week 1. For now, it seems the team will go forward with Davon Drew and Billy Bajema. The top available free agents include Kris Wilson (with Baltimore in 2011), Jeremy Shockey, and Bo Scaife.

An MRI on Ed Dickson's shoulder came back negative. Dickson has swelling and soreness, but no tears. It's a relief after his shoulder might have popped out of place on Thursday night. Dickson is expected to be ready for Week 1, but any depth chart momentum he gained from Dennis Pitta's broken hand has been stalled.

Ed Dickson suffered a sprained shoulder in the Ravens' preseason opener Thursday night against the Falcons. Dickson had two catches for 15 yards and a touchdown before departing. NFL teams often use "sprain" as a preliminary diagnosis for any injury, and more will be known after tests are done. Dickson was the No. 19 fantasy tight end in 2011.

The Ravens' official website expects Ed Dickson to enter training camp atop the tight end depth chart. Dickson was the preferred passing-game option early on last season, but Pitta was vastly more effective later in the year and into the playoffs. No matter who is the "starter," both are going to see plenty of snaps as the Ravens run two-tight end sets. The fear is that they'll cap each other's upside.