Tyree's a Raven

In a move that I thought would happen for weeks, the Ravens finally signed David Tyree.

Tyree had worked out for Baltimore earlier this season, but nothing happened because the Ravens had a need at tight end. Suddenly, L.J. Smith is healthy and there is no need for Tony Curtis. Curtis was the fourth tight end and didn’t play in Sunday’s loss to Cincinnati.

Tyree bolsters a thin receiving corps that was using only three receivers in games with tight ends Todd Heap and Smith serving as another receiver.  Demetrius Williams could have been in danger of being released, but he will still serve as a back up in case an injury occurs.

Tyree is best known for his catch in Super Bowl XLII that helped the New York Giants upset the New England Patriots. He became a free agent because of the Giants young receiving corps this season.

I like this move. We’ll see how the Ravens use him.