Steve Smith Joins NFL Network as Analyst: Latest Comments and Reaction

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Steve Smith is taking his boisterous nature into broadcasting, joining NFL Network on a multiyear deal.  

"I was blessed to have a long and productive playing career on the field, but now it's time to turn my attention to the business of covering the game, and I couldn't be more thrilled to be joining the team at NFL Network," Smith said in a statement Thursday. "As the only network with a 100 percent focus on the sport I love, I was drawn to NFL Network and look forward to joining a team made up of many legends of the game."

Smith, 37, retired last month after a 16-year career with the Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers. He finished with 1,031 receptions and 14,731 yards, both of which rank among the 12 highest totals in NFL history.

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