Ravens agree to a three-year deal with receiver Steve Smith

The Ravens and Steve Smith agreed to a three-year contract, bringing the tough-nosed receiver to Baltimore.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-cards="hidden" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ravens&amp;src=hash">#Ravens</a> have OFFICIALLY reached a 3-year deal with WR Steve Smith!&#10;&#10;<a href="http://t.co/HGSJmhYO1H">http://t.co/HGSJmhYO1H</a> <a href="http://t.co/T8XnLprMAZ">pic.twitter.com/T8XnLprMAZ</a></p>&mdash; Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravens/statuses/444583292520513536">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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The deal is reportedly worth $11 million with a $3.5 million signing bonus.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ravens have agreed on a 3yr deal with Steve Smith according to a league source. Deal includes $3.5M signing bonus</p>&mdash; Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/444582417945591808">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ravens&#39; deal with Steve Smith is worth $11 million, including $3.5 million signing bonus, according to sources</p>&mdash; Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/statuses/444584862583099392">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Smith apparently had visits lined up next week but decided against it. The Ravens did one heck of a sell job to bring Smith in and convince him he was someone the franchise needs this coming season.

This move addresses two pressing needs for a slot receiver and a veteran presence in the locker room. In a recent radio interview, Smith acknowledged he's no longer a No. 1 receiver. But he still has plenty left in the tank. He's also a physical receiver with speed, despite his 5-9 stature, and should be able to aid Joe Flacco and the passing game.