Locals in the NFL: No drama with Kyle Van Noy’s return to Baltimore on 2-year deal [Video]

AROUND THE SHIELD — Kyle Van Noy was spending time at home, coaching side hustles in Utah, and waiting for an NFL team to call him before the Baltimore Ravens did last September.

There would be no such drama this year.

Van Noy agreed to a two-year with the Ravens, the team announced Thursday morning following the initial reporting on the Pat McAfee Show (a favorite of frequent guest Van Noy). The former BYU star linebacker will sign a $9 million contract plus incentives with Baltimore, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

The 33-year-old edge rusher signed with the Ravens last September, but followed up the one-year deal with a career-high nine sacks in 14 games. The native of Reno, Nevada finished the year with 30 tackles, nine quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and four passes defended.

After Baltimore announced the decision, Van Noy posted on X, formerly Twitter, his appreciation for the new contract and added, “a lil somethin’ to get the …