Despite Ray Lewis' public swipes at the Ravens this week, there are no plans to part ways with the seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker, a team official said yesterday. Lewis recently escalated his rift over a new contract when he failed to endorse the return of coach Brian Billick on Wednesday and then complained about the team's defensive scheme and personnel the next day. Asked if the Ravens are considering either trading or releasing Lewis, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome quickly said, "No."

They visit Tennessee on Nov. 12, and the big question is which uniform current Titans quarterback Steve McNair will be wearing. McNair, who has a salary cap number of more than $23 million this season, has refused to restructure his contract and has been banned from the team's practice facility. He could wind up in Baltimore.