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Clayton's hamstring on mend

If Mark Clayton had his druthers, he would be ready to play against the Jets on Monday. But the wide receiver's strained left hamstring is still an issue. Still, Clayton, who has run routes and caught passes during practice for the past few days, is encouraged that his recovery is ahead of schedule.

"I'm just thanking God that the healing process has been really smooth," said Clayton, who hasn't practiced since Aug. 2. "They said it could be into the season or whatnot, and I didn't think I'd be running routes and stuff at this moment. ... That's not full speed. I still feel pretty slow, but it's coming along. I'm just happy to be back."

End zone

Right guard Chris Chester (strained right calf) and tight end Todd Heap (undisclosed) returned to practice after sitting out Thursday's session. Linebackers Terrell Suggs (strained left heel) and Dannell Ellerbe (right knee) and offensive tackle Stefan Rodgers (right leg) did not practice. ... Wide receiver Derrick Mason wore his No. 85 jersey, not the No. 9 he had worn in honor of late quarterback Steve McNair. ... Two weeks after rapper Snoop Dogg visited the Ravens' training camp, Rohan Marley, son of the late reggae legend Bob Marley, appeared, exchanging hugs and handshakes with fellow former University of Miami players Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and McGahee.