Indeed, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Smith and Baltimore have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $100 million.
Baltimore acquired Smith at the trade deadline from the Chicago Bears with designs on signing the play-making linebacker long-term. Just over two months later, that deal is done.
After trading for Smith the Ravens defence ranked second in points allowed per game and yards per game, sixth in total opponent QBR, and third in opponent yards per rush. In 17 total games this season, Smith has recorded 169 combined tackles, 4.5 sacks, and three interceptions.
Signing Smith leaves the Ravens the possibility of using the franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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10 JANVIER | 177 ANSWERS BREAKING: Roquan Smith has signed a MASSIVE contract extension Are you glad that the Bears traded away Smith in exchange of a 2nd round pick? | ||
Yes | 101 | 57.1 % |
No | 76 | 42.9 % |
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