"A week before the season opener, the Ravens strengthened their wide receiver group by signing free-agent T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

According to ESPN, it is a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. The Ravens have yet to confirm the agreement.

Houshmandzadeh, 32, who was released by the Seattle Seahawks after one season with the team, would likely be the No. 3 receiver behind Anquan Boldin and Derrick Mason. He reportedly considered the Washington Redskins and Oakland Raiders before reaching a deal with the Ravens.

This move -- which comes hours after the New York Jets (the Ravens' season opening opponent) reached a new deal with cornerback Darrelle Revis -- is a surprising one. The Ravens were never linked to Houshmandzadeh because the team already has possession receivers in Boldin and Mason."