The Ravens will be without top cornerback Jimmy Smith for the rest of the season following foot surgery. How valuable has Smith been to Baltimore's defense?

Looking for secondary help? You're in luck -- this year's crop of free-agent cornerbacks and safeties includes proven starters like Alterraun Verner. Marc Sessler examines.

The Pittsburgh Steelers assigned their injured reserve-designated for return tag to tight end Matt Spaeth. Find out what other players drew the "IR-recall" tag.

Jimmy Smith and Cary Williams currently are vying for the starting CB spot opposite Lardarius Webb in Baltimore. But evolving NFL offenses mean both players should see the field a lot in 2012.