The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Pitta is expected to be out for the year with a dislocated hip, per ESPN source.

Diehards Line:This according to ESPN's Adam Schefter in the wake of the initial reports -- and subsequent confirmation by the team -- indicating that Pitta would miss at least six weeks, including the regular-season opener against the Broncos in Denver. Assuming this report is accurate, Ed Dickson and a combination of Alex Silvestro, Matt Furstenburg and Billy Bajema will be asked to get the job done at tight end for the Ravens.