Ravens sign free agent OT Villanueva away from Steelers

<p>OWINGS MILLS, Md. &mdash; The Baltimore Ravens have signed two-time Pro Bowl tackle Alejandro Villanueva to a two-year deal.</p>
<p>The long-time starter for the division-rival Steelers, Villanueva was not re-signed by Pittsburgh. </p>
<p>A graduate of West Point, Villanueva spent six seasons with the Steelers, playing in 96 games with 90 starts. He has the second-longest active streak among NFL tackles with 96 consecutive games players and has started every game over the past five seasons.</p>
<p>Before he signed with Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and then wound up on the Steelers’ practice squad, Villanueva spent 2010-13 as an active member of the Army, serving three tours of duty in Afghanistan. He was promoted to the rank of captain in April 2014.</p>
<p>Among the numerous honors for his military service Villanueva has received the Bronze Star Medal of Valor. </p>
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