Troy Smith has his tonsils removed

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith is out for a few weeks after having his tonsils removed in his hometown of Cleveland recently.

The Ravens had Joe Flacco and John Beck take all of the snaps under center at a passing camp.

"Troy Smith got his tonsils out," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "I think it's about a two-week process. He's eating a bowl of ice cream as we speak, I would guess. Obviously, he had some issues before.

"I'm not sure if it's related exactly, but probably it is. He's had some strep throat issues and stuff."

At this point, the Ravens have yet to bring in another arm to fill the void at practice.

Two seasons ago, Smith had a tonsil infection during the preseason that cost him a chance to win the starting job as the Ravens installed Flacco as the starter.

Flacco has started every game since being drafted in the first round  out of the University of Delaware.

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