Saints acquire veteran DB McAlister

Nov 18, 2009 - 6:27 PM METAIRIE, La.(AP) -- The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran cornerback Chris McAlister.

The 32-year-old former Ravens star has been elected to the Pro Bowl three times in his 10-year career but missed most of last season with a right knee injury and was released by Baltimore last February.

McAlister started for Baltimore's Super Bowl winner in 2001 and ranked third on the Ravens' career list with 26 interceptions when he was released. He also scored seven touchdowns for Baltimore, including a 107-yard return of a missed field goal.

Both Saints starting cornerbacks are nursing injuries. Jabari Greer has a groin pull and Tracy Porter a sprained left knee.