Webb has received more work with first-team defense

Rookie third-round pick Lardarius Webb has received “a lot more reps in practice with the first unit,” defensive coordinator Greg Mattison said Wednesday. Webb later said he has primarily practiced at nickel back, but he has taken some snaps at cornerback. His increased work likely won’t lead to a starting job for Webb on Sunday, but it’s an indication that the Ravens like his progress. The Ravens benched cornerback Fabian Washington last game and replaced him with Frank Walker, who also struggled at Minnesota. There has been some clamoring from the fan base for the Ravens to use Webb at cornerback. “I think his role will keep being expanded all the time,” Mattison said. The secondary has struggled this season, one of the reasons why the Ravens rank 23rd against the pass this season.