Ravens Sign Two Veterans

By Justin Worsley

The Baltimore Ravens signed two veteran players on Thursday, adding depth to the team hyped to be a contender for the 2012 Super Bowl.

Baltimore started the morning off by signing quarterback Marc Bulger, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, to a one-year $3.8 million deal. Bulger will play the role of back-up quarterback and mentor to Joe Flacco, who is entering his third season.

Bulger, 33, was a sixth-round draft choice in 2000 from West Virginia. He replaced Kurt Warner as the St. Louis Rams starting quarterback in 2003, taking over an offense nicknames "The Greatest Show on Turf" in the early parts of the decade. Bulger passed for 22,814 yards 122 touchdowns and 93 interceptions during his tenure in St. Louis, however, he is an often-injured quarterback. He has only played on full season in his career and has missed 22 games in the last three seasons. St. Louis has gone 6-42 during that time.

Later on in the day, Baltimore added depth to their defensive backfield, bringing in 13-year veteran Walt Harris. Harris missed the entire 2009 season after suffering an torn ACL during the San Francisco 49ers organized team activities.

Harris, 35, made his only Pro Bowl appearance in 2006, his first season in San Francisco, after intercepting a career-high eight passes. Harris has also played for the Washington Redskins, Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears.

Baltimore also added safety Ken Hamlin last week. Harris worked out for Baltimore along with Hamlin and free-agent Ken Lucas. Harris initially rejected the offer by Baltimore, however, he agreed once Baltimore agreed to pay Harris more than the veteran's minimum salary. Financial terms were not disclosed, however, Harris signed a one-year contract.

Baltimore lost to the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional Round of the playoffs last season.