Ravens sign QB Beck

Sports Network | May 4, 2009

Owings Mills, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Ravens have signed free agent quarterback John Beck to a one-year contract.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Beck was a second-round selection by Miami in the 2007 NFL Draft, the 40th overall pick. He played in five games -- four starts -- for the Dolphins during the 2007 season, completing 60-of-107 passes for 559 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions.

"John is a player we evaluated thoroughly in preparing for the 2007 draft," said Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome. "He was a very productive college player, but what also impressed our scouts was how competitive he is. We like to bring in good athletes who love to compete and he fits that."

Beck did not play in 2008 and was released by the Dolphins a week ago. Miami has a number of quarterbacks, including starter Chad Pennington and backup Chad Henne, along with 2009 draft pick Pat White, a quarterback from West Virginia.