David Tyree's catch late in the fourth quarter of the 2008 Super Bowl helped the New York Giants win their third title by beating the New England Patriots 17-14.David Tyree's catch late in the fourth quarter of the 2008 Super Bowl helped the New York Giants win their third title by beating the New England Patriots 17-14. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Super Bowl hero David Tyree after he was cut by the New York Giants.

Tyree is expected to contribute to the Ravens' special teams, and could see time as wide receiver.

Before signing with the Ravens (3-2), the 29-year-old Tyree worked out with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Livingston, N.J., native played 73 games with the New York Giants and helped the team capture its third Super Bowl in 2008 by making an acrobatic catch trapping the ball against his helmet. The 32-yard reception helped keep a crucial fourth-quarter drive alive that eventually led to quarterback Eli Manning hooking up with Plaxico Burress for the winning score.

Tyree missed last season with a hamstring injury, and this summer missed two preseason games because of a series of injuries.

After adding Tyree to the active roster Tuesday, the Ravens placed tight end Tony Curtis on waivers.

The Ravens face the Minnesota Vikings (5-0) on Sunday.

With files from The Associated Press