Ravens' Roquan Smith: Hits ground running in return
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Smith recorded a half sack among his 11 tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Eagles.
Smith was coming off a hamstring injury that kept him on the sidelines in Week 12, but he led Baltimore in tackles in Week 13. Smith's 121 tackles this season trail only Zaire Franklin (135) and Nick Cross (125) for the league lead going into the Ravens' bye in Week 14.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Set to return in Week 13
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Smith (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Smith missed Monday's matchup against the Chargers due to a hamstring injury, but he's set to return Sunday against the Eagles. The veteran linebacker has been a huge IDP asset again this season, notching 110 tackles over 11 games. Smith's return Sunday likely will push Malik Harrison back to a reserve role.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Estimated as limited
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Smith (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
Smith was sidelined for Baltimore's Week 12 win over the Chargers on Monday night after not practicing all week, so Wednesday's estimated DNP could indicate that he's nearing a return. The All-Pro linebacker's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can suit up in Week 13, when the Ravens face the Eagles.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Officially inactive
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Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's matchup against the Chargers.
Smith will officially miss his first game of the season after not practicing all week due to a hamstring injury sustained in the Week 11 loss to the Steelers. Malik Harrison and Chris Board are expected to see increased defensive snaps as they attempt to fill the All-Pro linebacker's role Monday night.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Done Sunday due to hamstring issue
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Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 11 game against the Steelers due to a hamstring injury, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Smith was hurt early in the fourth quarter on a passing play that resulted in an incompletion. He was putting together a huge game prior to his departure, racking up 13 tackles, including two for loss. Malik Harrison has entered Sunday's game at linebacker in Smith's stead.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Decent showing in loss
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Smith recorded eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 29-24 loss at Cleveland.
Smith has recorded at least seven tackles in all but one of the Ravens' eight games so far in 2024, so Sunday was more or less a normal day at the office for him. His 82 tackles so far this season are second in the league only to Zaire Franklin (87). He's an elite IDP option in most formats going into a Week 9 tilt versus the Broncos.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Productive versus Commanders
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Smith logged seven tackles (five solo) during the Ravens' win over the Commanders on Sunday.
Smith finished second on the team in tackles behind Marlon Humphrey during the team's win on Sunday. The 27-year-old's 56 tackles are currently tied for eighth in the league.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Sets season-high tackle total
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Smith recorded 15 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 41-38 overtime win at Cincinnati.
Smith posted double digits in the tackle department for the third time in his last four games in Week 5. He's on pace for a career-best season in that category and is an elite IDP play as long as he remains healthy.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Limited at practice
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Smith (ankle) was a limited participant at the Ravens' practice Wednesday.
Smith appears to have left the team's 28-25 win over the Cowboys in Week 3 a little worse for wear, opening the week as a limited participant at practice. He'll look to leave the injury behind by logging a full practice before the end of the week ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bills.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Practices in full Thursday
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Smith (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Smith popped up on the Ravens' injury report as a limited participant Wednesday with a shoulder issue, but his restriction appears to have been precautionary and he should be good to go for Week 2 against the Raiders. The 2018 first-round pick registered seven tackles (four solo) and one interception in the Ravens' Week 1 loss to the Chiefs.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Pops up on injury report
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Smith (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Smith played an effective 100 percent of the defensive snaps in the team's loss to the Chiefs last Thursday. Despite that, the Georgia product appears to have suffered an injury to his shoulder, which could impact his status for the Ravens' Week 2 game against the Raiders. In all likelihood, Smith will find his way onto the field Sunday, and his status Wednesday is precautionary, but if he's unable to play, it'd be a significant blow to the team's defense.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Seven tackles in victory
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Smith recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars.
Smith finished tied with Kyle Hamilton for the team lead with seven stops versus Jacksonville. The linebacker has compiled 142 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and also deflected six passes and forced a fumble over 14 games in 2023.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Practices fully
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Smith (back) was a full participant in practice Thursday after participating on a limited basis Wednesday.
The inside linebacker has yet to miss a game this season and is tied for third in the NFL in tackles with 136. Smith also has six passes defensed and a forced fumble in 2023.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Starts week limited
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Smith (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Smith has played all 13 games this season and has played every single defensive snap in 10 of those contests. He leads the team with 136 tackles -- which is tied with Alex Singleton for the third most in the league -- and has been an anchor at inside linebacker for a Ravens' defense that is second-best in the NFL in yards allowed per game (284.4) and points allowed per game (16.8).
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Another double-digit tackle total
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Smith finished Thursday's Week 11 34-20 win over the Bengals with 10 tackles (four solo).
Smith wasn't able to get even halfway to the whopping 21 stops he registered Week 10 against Cleveland, but he put up another impressive total nonetheless. The linebacker has posted double-digit tackles in seven of his 11 games so far this season, and his 118 total stops currently rank first in the league (though Smith has the advantage of being one game ahead of his pursuers due to the Thursday game). If he sustains his current pace, Smith should be able to surpass the career-best mark of 163 tackles he established in 2021 with the Bears.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Tallies 11 tackles Week 5
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Smith totaled 11 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.
Smith led the Ravens in stops in the loss, posting his fourth double-digit tackle total through five contests this season. He ranks third in the NFL with 54 stops on the campaign.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Leads way with 10 tackles
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Smith logged 10 tackles (six solo) and two passes defensed in Sunday's 28-3 victory over Cleveland.
Smith finished with the team lead in tackles, registering double-digit stops for the third time in four contests. He's also been effective in coverage of late, batting away three passes over his last two matchups.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Game-high 11 stops
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Smith recorded 11 tackles (six solo) during Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Browns.
Smith played all but one defensive snap for Baltimore this past weekend versus Cleveland, while he also logged his seventh double-digit tackling performance of the 2022-23 campaign. The 25-year-old is now slated to retain his every-down linebacker role when the Ravens host Atlanta's run-heavy offense in Week 16.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Will debut Monday
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Smith will make his Ravens debut against the Saints on Monday Night Football, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Smith was traded by Chicago to Baltimore on Oct. 31 in exchange for second- and fifth-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft and will make his Ravens debut Monday. The fifth-year linebacker was his usual dominant self for the Bears to start the 2022 campaign, totaling 83 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions across eight appearances. The extent of his role Monday remains to be seen, but as soon as he's up to speed with Baltimore's playbook, he figures to be a premier IDP option once again.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Traded to Baltimore
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The Bears traded Smith to the Ravens on Monday in exchange for second- and fifth-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The move comes just days after Chicago traded veteran pass rusher Robert Quinn to the Eagles, giving the Bears a trio of extra picks in next year's draft. Smith has been his usual dominant self this season, totaling 83 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions through eight appearances, and he figures to be a dynamic force next to Patrick Queen in the middle of Baltimore's defense. In Smith's absence, A.J. Klein, who also was sent to Chicago in Monday's trade, or undrafted rookie Jack Sanborn are the candidates to step up as the Bears' starting middle linebacker moving forward.
