Brandon Marshall was granted his release from the New York Jets Thursday night, but one former Raven knew it was coming.
Steve Smith Sr., who retired earlier this offseason, got a phone call from Marshall last week giving him a heads up and, presumably, asking some questions.
Smith is now a member of the NFL Network media attending the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine, but he is also still serving as a resource for prospective free agents who could come to Baltimore, including Marshall.
“I think [Marshall] would be a good fit,” Smith told Garrett Downing in Indianapolis.