Ravens, All-Pro LB Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract
1 year, 11 months ago

Ravens, All-Pro LB Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens have signed All-Pro middle linebacker Roquan Smith to a five-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: The deal, which makes Smith the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history, includes $45 million fully guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees, per reports. Why Ravens signed Smith to new deal In a short period since coming over from Chicago, Smith has become the centerpiece of the Ravens’ defense. He’s formed a dynamic inside linebacker pairing with former first-round pick Patrick Queen, who has played much better since Smith’s arrival, and he’s elevated the performance of the Ravens’ entire defense.

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Detroit Lions trade for Za'Darius Smith in major move at NFL trade deadline to replace injured Aidan Hutchinson
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Detroit Lions trade for Za'Darius Smith in major move at NFL trade deadline to replace injured Aidan Hutchinson

Daily Mail  

The 7-1 Detroit Lions have addressed their dearth of defensive ends with a major deadline move. The Cleveland Browns are sending Za'Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Lions for fifth-round selection in 2025 and a sixth rounder in 2026, DailyMail.com has confirmed. The 32-year-old Smith has five sacks in eight games this season and would go a …

Ravens’ acquisition of WR Diontae Johnson spurs 2 reactions: Why not, and what’s next?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ravens’ acquisition of WR Diontae Johnson spurs 2 reactions: Why not, and what’s next?

New York Times  

Both reactions apply to the news Tuesday that the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to trade a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Carolina Panthers for talented but mercurial wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a 2025 sixth-rounder. GO DEEPER Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens load up for Super Bowl run; Panthers focus on future Todd Monken’s offense has been efficient, balanced and …

The Ravens were quiet at the NFL’s trade deadline. They haven’t shown many weaknesses of late
1 year, 1 month ago

The Ravens were quiet at the NFL’s trade deadline. They haven’t shown many weaknesses of late

Associated Press  

— A year ago, Baltimore added linebacker Roquan Smith at the trade deadline in a move that helped its defense become perhaps the best in the NFL. “I feel I’m very confident in this team and position from top to bottom, and if we all play to the best of our abilities, the sky’s the limit for us.” There was …

Browns finalize trade for edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, exclamation point for defensive overhaul
1 year, 7 months ago

Browns finalize trade for edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, exclamation point for defensive overhaul

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Za’Darius Smith has put a new edge on Cleveland’s offseason defensive makeover. Smith’s arrival, in a deal that seemed to come out of nowhere, provides an exclamation point to the Browns’ defensive line overhaul the past few months. Through free agency, the draft and in trading for Smith, one of five players to get 10 sacks in three …

Browns acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Vikings, per sources: Why both teams made the move
1 year, 7 months ago

Browns acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Vikings, per sources: Why both teams made the move

New York Times  

By Alec Lewis, Zac Jackson and Jeff Howe The Cleveland Browns are acquiring edge rusher Za’Darius Smith in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, team and league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Though they previously signed edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo to a multiyear deal worth more than $12 million guaranteed and have also invested heavily into boosting their …

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with quarterback Geno Smith on a three-year contract Monday that keeps the AP comeback player of the year in the Pacific Northwest. Smith and Seattle’s leaders made it clear after the season ended with a 41-23 loss to San Francisco in the opening round of the playoffs they all wanted the …

Ravens bet on themselves with Roquan Smith and paid handsomely to ensure they won
1 year, 11 months ago

Ravens bet on themselves with Roquan Smith and paid handsomely to ensure they won

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens were willing to bet on themselves in late October when they traded second- and fifth-round draft picks, along with reserve linebacker A.J. The Ravens hoped Smith would fall in love with the organization’s well-crafted culture, that he would want to stay around even if it meant leaving a few dollars on the table he might have been …

After trade to Ravens, Roquan Smith is right where he wants to be
2 years ago

After trade to Ravens, Roquan Smith is right where he wants to be

New York Times  

— Roquan Smith was everything a Chicago Bears middle linebacker was supposed to be, like Brian Urlacher, Mike Singletary, Dick Butkus and Bill George before him, the latest entry in a remarkable lineage from the franchise that invented the position. “But life happens.” Around the time of Poles’ first talk with Smith, the Ravens were looking for a middle linebacker. …

Anthony Brown is testament to Ravens’ approach to signing undrafted rookies
2 years ago

Anthony Brown is testament to Ravens’ approach to signing undrafted rookies

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Ravens vs. Titans in London for Week 6 NFL action. Anthony Brown knew where he’d stand on the Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback depth chart if he signed with the team back in April as an undrafted rookie free agent. Members of former or current undrafted free-agent classes who contributed to the win in Pittsburgh included …

Roquan Smith makes the Ravens’ defense more formidable, dangerous and versatile
2 years, 1 month ago

Roquan Smith makes the Ravens’ defense more formidable, dangerous and versatile

New York Times  

It was always going to be about the asking price and the Chicago Bears’ willingness to absorb the majority of money Roquan Smith had remaining on his contract. In order to make the deal work with the salary cap-strapped Ravens, the Bears agreed to pay $4.8 million of the remaining $5.4 million left on Smith’s contract this year. Smith’s presence …

Grading the trade: Ravens acquire Roquan Smith from Bears for 2023 draft picks
2 years, 1 month ago

Grading the trade: Ravens acquire Roquan Smith from Bears for 2023 draft picks

New York Times  

The Ravens and Bears kicked off trade-deadline week with a doozy. Baltimore acquired linebacker Roquan Smith for second- and fifth-round draft picks and linebacker A.J. The deal The Ravens received: • LB Roquan Smith The Bears received: • 2023 second-round draft pick • 2023 fifth-round draft pick • LB A.J. The only linebacker in the league with multiple picks and …

Vikings agree to 3-year, $42M deal with OLB Za’Darius Smith
2 years, 9 months ago

Vikings agree to 3-year, $42M deal with OLB Za’Darius Smith

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Three years ago at the Pro Bowl, Danielle Hunter autographed a jersey and gave it to his NFC teammate, Za’Darius Smith, with an inscription that raised the possibility of a future reunion. Speaking to reporters at Vikings headquarters after his deal was done, Smith shook his head and smiled as he recounted that interaction with Hunter at the …

Vikings add former Packers, Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith: How will he fit in Minnesota?
2 years, 9 months ago

Vikings add former Packers, Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith: How will he fit in Minnesota?

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith in a deal worth $42 million over three years, with incentives that could push it up to $47 million. — Jeff Howe March 22, 2022 After allowing Danielle Hunter’s $18 million roster bonus to activate, this likely sets the Vikings up to have a …

What do the Ravens do now after losing DeShon Elliott? Help on the way? Where was Jimmy Smith? Week 9 observations
3 years, 1 month ago

What do the Ravens do now after losing DeShon Elliott? Help on the way? Where was Jimmy Smith? Week 9 observations

New York Times  

It’s just been the kind of the season for the Ravens where exciting victories are often accompanied by key losses. pic.twitter.com/Q9cAdbwBV4 — Baltimore Ravens November 7, 2021 • During one third-down play in the first quarter, wide receiver Devin Duvernay lined up as the lone back behind Jackson. • I don’t think we’d be talking about the Ravens getting off …

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