Steve Smith joining NFL Network on multi-year deal

Steve Smith won't be away from television cameras for long.

The brash receiver may have hung up his cleats, but he has joined the NFL Network on a multi-year deal and will serve as an analyst.

Smith will join the cast of "NFL GameDay First" Sundays at 7 a.m. ET. He'll begin his new career during Super Bowl Sunday as part of the network's morning show.

"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 press release.

Smith wrapped up his 16-year career in January with 1,031 total catches for 14,731 yards and 81 touchdowns.