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.
What’s next? I’ll be running HOT routes on @nflnetwork. Ice up @richeisen, ice up! https://t.co/JyIv8GMzqO #agent89
— Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) February 2, 2017
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.