Ray Lewis officially joins ESPN a month after winning the Superbowl

You had to know that after announcing his retirement Ray Lewis wouldn't be able to stay away from sports and it wouldn't be long before Ray Lewis found something to occupy himself. Sports journalism at ESPN was the most obvious progression. Hip Hop Wired reports:

Two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 12-time Pro Bowler for the Baltimore Ravens, Ray Lewis, will officially join ESPN as a NFL studio analyst.

Lewis ended his legendary career after leading his Ravens to winning the Super Bowl in his final NFL game. He will join Stuart Scott, Steve Young, & Trent Dilfer by traveling to the site of each week's Monday Night Football game where he will offer analysis during the pre-game Countdown and post-game SportsCenter. Lewis will contribute to Sunday NFL Countdown throughout the season and make a weekly appearance on ESPN Radio's Mike and Mike in the Morning.

“ESPN is such a big part of how fans watch and experience sports, especially the NFL, so I'm excited to join their team," Lewis said in a press release. "I'm ready to bring the same level of passion to this next phase of my life as I brought to the field during my years as a player. I can't wait to work with my new teammates, many of whom I've already known for years.”

The 17-year NFL veteran will also have the opportunity to host specials similar to Jon Gruden's QB Camp series. He is expected to start on August 1.