Canty has signed a two-year deal to return to the Ravens, ESPN.com reports.

With Haloti Ngata having been traded, and Lawrence Guy a free agent, bringing back Canty -- who the Ravens had released last month for salary cap reasons -- provides the team's defensive line with some much-needed depth and experience. The 32-year-old Canty is coming of a 2014 season in which he recorded 33 tackles and a forced fumble in 11 games.

Canty was released by the Ravens on Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Canty's contract wasn't all that unreasonable, but he's not much more than a solid veteran, and the Ravens have some interesting young talent on the defensive line. Assuming the 10-year veteran doesn't re-sign with Baltimore, his absence should clear the way for Timmy Jernigan to join the starting lineup in 2015. With just 21.5 sacks in his 10 NFL seasons, Canty has never been much of an IDP producer.

Canty (wrist) is active for Sunday night's game against the Steelers, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Canty, who is active for the first time since undergoing wrist surgery to remove a staph infection, last saw action in Week 4. His return in Week 9 is a nice boost to the Ravens' defensive line for Sunday's contest against the Steelers.

Canty is expected to miss two or three weeks following wrist surgery to remove an infection, NFL.com reports.

Canty missed this weekend's game in Indianapolis and will now be sidelined for a few more weeks. As a result, DeAngelo Tyson should remain in the Ravens' starting lineup for the near future.

Canty, who had an infection in his wrist, through his thumb, underwent surgery to address the issue.

As a result, Canty will be out for a couple weeks, which should lead to added opportunities in the Ravens' defense for DeAngelo Tyson, Pernell McPhee and Lawrence Guy.

Canty (illness/knee) won't play Sunday against the Colts, according to the Baltimore Sun.

Per the report, look for the Ravens to roll with the likes of DeAngelo Tyson, Pernell McPhee and Lawrence Guy to fill the void created by Canty's Week 5 absence.

Canty (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Canty is available if you need him this week, though with seven tackles in three games to date, his IDP utility is modest.

Canty (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, the Baltimore Sun reports.

The report suggest that Canty is viewed as a game-time decision and if he is unable to suit up Sunday, then DeAngelo Tyson would be in line to take his place in the Ravens' Week 4 lineup.

Canty (leg) had calf cramps during Sunday's 23-21 win over the Browns, Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Canty left in the second half with an apparent leg injury, but he said after the game that he was merely dealing with cramps. Assuming it really was nothing more than cramps, he should be a full participant in practice come Wednesday.

Canty was removed from Sunday's game against the Browns with a right leg injury, Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun reports.

As a 3-4 defensive end, Canty is tasked with setting the edge more than pursuing ballcarriers or the quarterback, thus hindering his overall IDP value. However, he's quite valuable cog for the Ravens along their defensive line, and might not be easily replaceable if the leg injury forces him out of further game action.

The Ravens can save $2 million by releasing RE Chris Canty.

Canty disappointed in his first year with the Ravens, grading out as just the No. 23 3-4 end by Pro Football Focus. His roster spot isn't guaranteed with Kapron Lewis-Moore, Brandon Williams and rookie Timmy Jernigan all showing well this offseason. Lewis-Moore and Jernigan could be candidates to start opposite Haloti Ngata, with Williams taking over at nose tackle.

The Baltimore Sun reports the Ravens have paid DE Chris Canty his scheduled $500,000 roster bonus.

It likely secures Canty's roster spot for this season, where he's due a $2 million base salary. Canty had just 30 tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles over 15 games in his first season with the Ravens. He could face competition for a starting role in 2014.

According to Ravens beat reporter Aaron Wilson, DE Chris Canty "had a dominant minicamp."

Wilson noted that Canty looked explosive and slimmed down, and the former Cowboys fourth-round draft pick from Virginia consistently disrupted passing lanes and shoved offensive linemen into the backfield. The Ravens envision a versatile role for Canty with him lining up everywhere from defensive tackle to defensive end, but he isn't expected to play nose tackle.

Ravens DE Chris Canty said Friday that his surgically-repaired knee is finally healthy.

Canty has reportedly looked "explosive" during minicamp and his knee injury no longer appears to be a concern. A defensive tackle with the Giants last season, Canty missed the first six games of 2012 and was diagnosed with a sprained MCL in December.

The Packers' team doctors reportedly wouldn't sign off on Ravens DE Chris Canty's (knee) physical when he paid the team a free-agent visit in March.

Ravens agreed to terms with DT Chris Canty, formerly of the Giants.

Canty broke the news on his Twitter account. The former Giant also drew interest from the Packers, Titans and Jaguars. Canty tallied just 26 tackles and three sacks in nine games last season, but should be a solid fit as a five-technique tackle along the Ravens' 3-4 line. He'll help stop the run for a team remaking its linebacker corps.

The Ravens are hosting free agent DT Chris Canty on Tuesday.

Canty would likely play end in Ravens DC Dean Pees' 3-4 base defense. He'd be a rotational player. Canty has made several visits since the Giants released him on February 6, meeting with the Packers, Jaguars, Titans, and Chiefs.

Free agent DT Chris Canty will visit the Packers next Wednesday.

Canty visited the Titans and Chiefs before the Combine, and is expected to meet with the Jaguars in addition to the Packers. It would behoove Canty to find a new home before free agency floods the market.

Free agent DT Chris Canty has scheduled meetings with the Packers and Jaguars for after the NFL Combine.

Canty visited the Titans and Chiefs before the NFL convened in Indy. A 6-foot-7, 317-pound 30-year-old, Canty still has good football left in his tank assuming he can stay healthy. He's also capable of fitting both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes.

Free agent DT Chris Canty said he "might be willing" to give the Panthers a hometown discount if they show interest in him.

Canty has yet to hear from Panthers GM Dave Gettleman, whom he knows from their days with the Giants, but Canty has heard from a few players. OLB Thomas Davis sent Canty a text that read, "It's time for you to come on home." Canty grew up in Charlotte and went on to play his college ball at Virginia. He'd be a great fit in Carolina, as they are super thin on the interior. Canty has visited the Chiefs and Titans since being released by the Giants ten days ago.