Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy opens up on how he ended up back in Baltimore

Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (50) warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Baltimore Ravens made an in-season splash in early 2023, signing outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy to help bolster their pass rush. Not many knew how the move would work, but Van Noy put together a nine-sack season and instantly became one of the leaders on the team's defense.

Following the year, Van Noy became a free agent but opted to return to Baltimore on a two-year deal. Van Noy opened up about his decision to return to the Ravens, saying that he kept an open mind, but he and the team had a good relationship.

"I always keep an open mind to everything. I felt like we had a good relationship, and it was open communication. We felt like it was a benefit to both parties and I'm happy to be here. [I] appreciate boss man 'Mr. B' [Owner Steve Bisciotti] and 'EDC' [executive vice president & general manager Eric DeCosta] and 'Harbs' [John Harbaugh] for making that happen. [I'm] just pumped to be back with [my] teammates and repent for our sins after last year."

Van Noy will now be the veteran leader in the EDGE rusher group, especially with Jadeveon Clowney departing for the Carolina Panthers. He will play another pivotal role for the team this season, which is looking to win a Super Bowl championship.

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