Seattle announces signing of TE Baker, WR Martin

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -The Seattle Seahawks have signed wide receiver Ruvell Martin to a one-year deal and tight end Chris Baker to a multi-year contract.

The team announced both signings on Monday.

Martin, 27, played eight games in 2009 for St. Louis. Before joining the Rams, he spent three seasons in Green Bay. He has 58 career catches for 848 yards and six touchdowns.

Baker spent last year as a backup with New England after seven seasons with the New York Jets. His best year came in 2007 with the Jets when he caught 41 passes for 409 yards and three scores.

Seattle also released running back Tyler Roehl.