Baltimore Ravens sign ex-Cincinnati Bengals OT Andre Smith

Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The Baltimore Ravens added depth to their offensive line Wednesday, signing veteran offensive tackle Andre Smith to the 53-man roster, the team announced.

Smith, 32, was signed to replace backup offensive lineman Parker Ehinger, who was placed on injured reserve the same day with a shoulder injury.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Smith with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Alabama. He spent his first seven seasons with the Bengals before short stints with the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals.

Smith started the first five games at left tackle for the Bengals this season in place of the injured Cordy Glenn. The team waived him on Nov. 30.

Since entering the league, Smith has played in 116 career games and has garnered 98 starts across 11 seasons.

The signing of Smith provides experienced depth and insurance behind Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley and starting right tackle Orlando Brown Jr. ahead of the Ravens' first playoff game this year.

The Ravens (14-2) will host the Tennessee Titans (9-7) on Saturday night at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.