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'It Was Really Big For Me To Stay A Raven' | Ravens Sign CB Marlon Humphrey To Five-Year Extension

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Marlon Humphrey is sticking around, the Ravens confirmed Thursday.

The Ravens signed Humphrey to a five-year extension, keeping the All-Pro under contract through the 2026 season.

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

"Marlon is the type of player we want in Baltimore," Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta stated. "Besides his obvious talents as a playmaking corner, he's a passionate competitor who craves winning. Marlon has been a stalwart in our community, and we are excited that he's going to remain with us for seven seasons."

Humphrey was Baltimore's 2017 first-round draft pick, coming from Alabama, the cornerback was the 16th overall pick.

"It was really big for me to stay a Raven," Humphrey said in a press conference Thursday.

Humphrey has played in 49 game with 31 starts, racking up 150 tackles, eight interceptions, 44 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

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