Ravens add depth to O-line with veteran Smith

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens signed former first-round pick Andre Smith on Wednesday, adding veteran depth along the offensive line.

Smith, 32, was the No. 6 overall pick of the 2009 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He started 98 games, playing for the Bengals, Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals.

The Ravens’ offensive line has been a strength of the team, paving the way for the most rushing yards by a team in a single season and allowing the fifth-fewest sacks (28) in the regular season. According to ESPN’s pass block win rate, the Ravens sustained their blocks through 2.5 seconds at a 69 percent rate, which ranked second best in the NFL behind the Green Bay Packers.