OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens reached an extension with cornerback Tavon Young and will announce the deal at a Friday news conference, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Young, 24, is considered one of the rising nickelbacks in the NFL and was entering the final year of his rookie deal. This comes just a few weeks after new Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said it would be a priority to retain the team's young talent before they reach free agency.
Young appeared to confirm the extension on Twitter.
Extremely blessed and thankful to continue my career as a Baltimore Raven, Thanks to everyone in the @Ravens organization and teammates Let's workkkkkkk!