The Baltimore Ravens signed Kyle Van Noy at the beginning of the 2023 season after the team had already played a few games. It turned out to be a wise move for general manager Eric DeCosta, as Van Noy was a significant factor in Baltimore’s defense and became an exceptional team leader.
Van Noy re-signed with the Ravens this offseason on a two-year deal, returning to what was a historic defense last year. The veteran talked about the differences in preparation from Year 1 to Year 2 in Baltimore, saying that everyone knows him now and knowing the defense in general are big points to keep in mind.
“The biggest difference is that everybody knows me now – the staff behind the scenes, just getting to know them and their families. Knowing them, [having] that relationship and just coming back with the guys that I already know, having that relationship with guys like Kyle Hamilton, Roquan [Smith], ‘Daf’ Odafe Oweh], and [David] Ojabo, guys like that that you get to come back with, [having] familiar faces and getting to know [them] better. And, knowing the defense – that helps. Coming back, and you know what you’re doing – that just allows you to play a little bit faster.”
Van Noy had nine sacks for the Ravens last year and was one of many veterans to have a career resurgence in Baltimore in 2023. He hopes to continue his strong play in 2024 and continue to mentor the younger players on the roster.
