CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Carolina Panthers great Steve Smith has a new job after he announced a couple weeks ago that he will “no longer antagonize defensive backs” in the NFL.
The five-time Pro Bowler will appear as an analyst on NFL Network.
Smith signed a multi-year deal with the network and will appears on several shows including NFL GameDay First.
Smith announced his retirement after the Ravens final game this season with a letter that he tweeted to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Smith played 16 seasons in the NFL, 13 of them with the Panthers. He is the team’s all-time leader in receptions (836), receiving yards (12,197) and receiving touchdowns (67).
Smith led the league in receiving yards (103) and 12 touchdowns in 2005.
Smith finished his NFL career 12th in receptions (1,031), seventh in receiving yards (14,731), tied for 25th in touchdown receptions (81), 22nd in yards from scrimmage (15,084) and seventh in all-purpose yards (19,146).
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