Roquan Smith will undoubtedly remain a key member of the Baltimore Ravens defense for a very long time.
For the Ravens, signing Smith was a no-brainer because he immediately improved their defense after being added before the trade deadline.
With the Ravens and Chicago Bears this season, Smith recorded 169 tackles, 4.5 sacks, three interceptions, and six passes defended.
The only players with 150+ tackles, four+ sacks, and three+ interceptions in a season are Smith and Patrick Willis.
Is Roquan Smith a top 10 linebacker?
Roquan Smith of the Chicago Bears is ranked 84th on the “Top 100 Players of 2022” list.
Is Roquan Smith the highest-paid linebacker?
Smith will become the highest-paid linebacker in NFL history thanks to a five-year, $100 million contract deal he reached with the Ravens, according to NFL Network.
Smith will become the first linebacker who plays off the ball to earn $20 million a season.
The agreement comprises guarantees totaling $60 million and includes a full guarantee of $45 million.