With the second week of free agency coming to an end, the Ravens have finally made their first addition from outside the organization by agreeing to a deal with Bears cornerback Corey Graham.
The Pro Bowl special teams contributor told The Chicago Tribune he will join Baltimore on what’s believed to be a two-year deal. Graham will also provide more depth at cornerback behind Lardarius Webb, Cary Williams, and 2011 first-round pick Jimmy Smith.
“I believe it’s a better situation for me and a better opportunity with a fresh start,” Graham told the Tribune. “I gave the Bears every opportunity but they moved on. All around, Baltimore is just a better deal for me and my family.”
Graham has 75 special teams tackles since 2007, good for third in the NFL in that time period. In limited time playing the nickel, he also intercepted three passes in 2011.
A fifth-round pick in the 2007 draft, the 26-year-old Graham had spent his entire career with the Bears
Ravens agree to two-year deal with special teams standout Corey Graham
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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