Eric DeCosta, who started as a scouting intern with the Baltimore Ravens in the team’s first year in 1996, will begin his new role as general manager this Friday, Jan. 11. As was announced a year ago by Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, DeCosta replaces Ozzie Newsome, whose general manager’s contract ended after the 2018 season.
Newsome will remain with the Ravens in a significant role. DeCosta, who is 47 years old, has declined general manager interviews with other NFL teams in each of the last seven years to stay in Baltimore.