BALTIMORE — Good news for the Ravens going into Sunday's Wild Card playoff game against the Bengals.
The team confirmed it has locked up Pro Bowl linebacker Roquan Smith to a contract extension.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, it's a five-year pact worth $100 million with $45 million fully guaranteed.
Smith now becomes the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL.
Baltimore acquired Smith at the trade deadline from the Chicago Bears, as he was set to hit free agency after the season.
Smith reacted to the move on Wednesday.
“It feels surreal. Very blessed to be in this moment.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 11, 2023
“To be able to call Baltimore home, it’s amazing.” 💜
Roquan Smith reacts to signing his contract extension. pic.twitter.com/AmWPleqQXD
The Ravens also released a statement from General Manager Eric DeCosta on the decision to extend Smith.
Statement from GM Eric DeCosta: pic.twitter.com/mGqpJLQgVM
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 11, 2023
