He offered an overview of their talents in October last year, burning Ravens for 105 yards (on six catches) and three touchdowns in Baltimore.
"He is a veteran of the quality of the receiver, which stretches the field and gives us a strong presence down the field," Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome said in a statement. "It's the kind of person you want on your computer. Provide leadership and maturity to the locker room. "
Evans had his seven-year career in Buffalo after a first-round pick in 2004. He received two 1,000-yard seasons under his belt, but is coming off his least productive season in 2010 (37 rec., 578 yards, 4 TD). He also missed action for the first time in the NFL, according to IR with three games after suffering an ankle injury.
However, Evans was just what the doctor ordered, in Baltimore. It is a deep threat (15.7 yards average career of receipt), a nice addition would be provided to WR Anquan Boldin bruises, RB Ray Rice and a group of young tight ends. QB Joe Flacco did not have anyone to really stretch the field last year to see the action with faster Stallworth very limited.
"It's a proven player in this league and a quality person who fits our team," coach John Harbaugh Baltimore.
"We all look forward to working with him."
Stevie Evans exit leaves Johnson as the No. 1 wide receiver in Buffalo and opens a clear starting point for Marcus Easley, David Nelson, Roscoe Parrish and Brad Smith.
For ESPN, the Ravens have a 2012 in the fourth round of the election Evans.
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