Roquan Smith

Ravens LB Roquan Smith (pectoral) returned to practice Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The 26-year-old appeared on the injury report with a pectoral injury but stated he is good to go. Fantasy managers should expect Smith to play against Miami in Week 17.

Roquan Smith and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed on a five-year, $100M contract extension.

Fantasy Impact

The contract provides Smith with $60M in total guarantees. Smith was acquired prior to the trade deadline and had a major impact on the improvement of the Ravens' defense. The 25-year-old racked up 103 solo tackles, tied for third best in the NFL in 2022.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald says to "expect [LB Roquan Smith] to be out there" playing on Monday night against New Orleans.

Fantasy Impact

Roquan Smith was recently traded from the Chicago Bears to the Ravens ahead of the NFL's trade deadline. Macdonald said that Smith has been involved heavily in all their practices to this point and that the Ravens run a lot of concepts that he's familiar with from the past. Smith should be on the field for Baltimore on Monday and will likely be a big part of the team's game plan, as the Saints often attack box defenders with a combination of TE Taysom Hill and RB Alvin Kamara.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, LB Roquan Smith has been traded from the Chicago Bears to the Baltimore Ravens.

Fantasy Impact

The Ravens, as they often have, add to their front seven, strengthening their defensive unit. Smith was unhappy over the offseason and had asked to be moved. The Bears have now moved on from both Smith and edge rusher Robert Quinn before the trade deadline, signaling a new age under new management. Smith has 83 tackles and 2.5 sacks this season with two interceptions, another do-it-all defensive playmaker in Baltimore. The Bears have received a second- and fifth-round pick, both in 2023, in exchange.

Roquan Smith is officially active for the Bears’ Week 3 matchup with the Texans.

Fantasy Impact

Smith missed practice time with a hip injury this week as was listed as questionable. A major piece of the Bears defense will be suiting up as they look to improve to 2-1 with a win over the Texans.