Arrived at the end of October in Baltimore following a transfer, after expressing desires to leave Chicago, Roquan Smith will stay several years in Maryland. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Ravens and the linebacker have agreed to a 5-year, $100 million contract extension, with $60 million guaranteed.
This price will therefore make Roquan Smith the highest paid linebacker in the league. This extension was expected since the transfer. The former Bears has indeed integrated perfectly with the Ravens. In addition, extending Roquan Smith allows Baltimore to keep the franchise tag free for Lamar Jackson, if an agreement is not reached between the franchise and his quarterback.
