The last year of Smith’s rookie contract was approaching. Before the season began, Smith requested to be traded from the Chicago Bears as they failed to grant him the long-term commitment he was looking for.
Smith was originally informed by the Bears that he remained in their long-term plans, but before the deadline of November 1, they traded him to the Ravens for a rumored second-round pick.
Smith secured the contract he desired in Baltimore, making him the highest-paid inside linebacker in league history with an average salary of $20 million.
What did Ravens offer Roquan Smith?
Since his mid-season trade arrival, Roquan Smith has come to represent a Raven. He will now be a Raven for a very long time.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Smith signed a five-year deal on Wednesday morning for an estimated $100 million.
How much money did the Bears offer Roquan Smith?
With the Chicago Bears, Roquan Smith agreed to a four-year, $18,477,168 contract that featured an average yearly salary of $4,619,292, an $11,517,941 signing bonus, and $18,477,168 in guaranteed money.