The Ravens added depth behind center Matt Birk by reaching a one-year agreement with the 6-foot-4, 335-pound Andre Gurode, pending a physical to be taken Monday.

The five-time Pro Bowler (2006 – 2010) was let go by the Dallas Cowboys earlier this offseason in what was classified as a salary cap cut.

“We just got better as a team,” said Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome. “To have a successful season, you have to have quality depth across the board. We just added great depth to the interior of our offensive line with Andre.”

Gurode, a second-round pick in 2002, has started 122 games for Dallas and became a Pro Bowl player after he switched from guard to center in 2006.

“I love the man. There’s no question, you love the guy. That’s what happens when you get real close to them,” said Cowboys Offensive Line Coach Hudson Houck at the time of Gurode’s release.

Gurode, 33, had knee surgery in June, which allowed rookie Phil Costa to take advantage of more first-team snaps.

Gurode also received interest from the New England Patriots.

