Ravens' Roquan Smith: Reaches double-digit stops again
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Smith racked up 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's Week 16 loss to New England.
Smith was a tackling machine, as usual, leading Baltimore in stops and logging double-digit tackles for the fifth straight game. The veteran linebacker is up to 124 tackles on the campaign, which is tied for 11th in the NFL despite the fact that Smith missed two games earlier in the season.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Good to go for SNF
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Smith (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Smith jumped to a full participant Thursday after failing to practice in Wednesday's session. The increase in participation and subsequent clearing of any injury designation means the linebacker should be good to go for Sunday night's game against the Patriots. Smith is coming off a 14-tackle effort against the Bengals last Sunday, and a similar performance would be very welcome against one of the most efficient offenses in either conference in that of New England.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Dealing with knee issue
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Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
Smith racked up 14 tackles and played 100 percent of snaps in Baltimore's Week 15 win over the Bengals, though he apparently came away with a knee injury as well. The severity of the issue should become clearer as the week of practice progresses.
Smith tallied 14 tackles (eight solo) against the Bengals in a 24-0 shutout victory Sunday.
Smith was easily Baltimore's leading tackler in the impressive defense-led victory. His 14 stops were the second most he's recorded the season and served as his fourth straight double-digit tackle tally. Smith missed two games earlier this season due to a hamstring issue, but he's still posted 114 tackles to reach the triple-digit mark for the eighth straight season to begin his career.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Double-digit tackles Sunday
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Smith recorded 11 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Jets.
Smith led Baltimore's defense in total tackles and has now logged double-digit stops in three of the team's last five contests. The Georgia product has appeared in nine games this season, recording 79 total tackles and three passes defensed. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option in the Week 13 matchup against the Bengals on Thursday.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Good to go for Week 12
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Smith (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jets.
Smith has played 100 percent of the defensive snaps since return from his hamstring injury in Week 8 and has produced 68 tackles (45 solo), three pass breakups and one fumble recovery across eight contests this season.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Returns to practice Thursday
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Smith (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Smith sat out practice Wednesday due to a hamstring issue that may be an aggravation of the injury that caused him to miss Weeks 5 and 6. While the severity of the current issue isn't clear, the fact Smith was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday is a positive indication that he's not dealing with anything serious. If Smith can practice in full Friday, he'll likely avoid having an injury designation heading into the weekend.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Dealing with hamstring issue
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Smith (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
Smith missed two games earlier in the season due to a Grade 2 hamstring injury, though whether his current injury is to the same leg isn't clear. He likely tweaked his hamstring during Baltimore's Week 11 win over Cleveland, when he played every single defensive snap and logged four tackles (two solo) and one pass defense. Smith will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Six stops in victory
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Smith recorded six total tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 27-19 win over Minnesota.
Smith finished second on the team in takedowns behind cornerback Nate Wiggins (7) in the victory. The six stops were the linebacker's lowest total since an injury-shortened Week 4 performance against the Chiefs in which he registered two solo tackles. Smith has now compiled 64 total tackles (43 solo), two passes defensed, a fumble recovery and a defensive touchdown over seven games this year.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Dozen tackles in TNF win
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Smith recorded 12 tackles (nine solo) in the Ravens' win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.
Smith also recorded one pass breakup, his first of the season. The veteran linebacker missed a pair of contests with a hamstring injury but returned to the lineup in Week 8. In two games since, Smith has racked up 24 tackles (16 solo) and the one pass breakup. He's up to 58 tackles (40 solo) across six contests this season.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Double-digit stops in Week 8
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Smith recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.
The 28-year-old returned Sunday after a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He led the Ravens' defense in total tackles for the third time this season in Week 8, posting his second double-digit-stop performance. Smith has now tallied 46 total tackles (31 solo) through five games this season. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option in the Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins on Thursday night.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Smith (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
A hamstring injury prevented Smith from playing in Weeks 5 and 6. The veteran linebacker has benefited from the additional rest courtesy of the Ravens' Week 7 bye, and his ability to practice in full Wednesday suggests he'll be active for Sunday's game against the Bears. Smith's return will revert Trenton Simpson to a rotational/depth role at inside linebacker.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Optimistic to return Week 8
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Smith (hamstring) expressed optimism Monday that he would be cleared to return for the Ravens' Week 8 home clash against the Bears on Sunday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Smith was sidelined for the Ravens' last two games due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Chiefs in Week 4. He benefited from extra rest courtesy of the Week 7 bye, but his practice participation over the coming week will provide clarity on his chances of returning for Week 8. The veteran linebacker compiled 34 tackles (24 solo) and returned a fumble for a touchdown across four regular-season games prior to his injury.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Ruled out for Week 6
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Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Smith will miss a second consecutive game due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain that he suffered during Baltimore's Week 4 loss to Kansas City. The Ravens are on a bye Week 7, so Smith will have extra time to rest and be cleared to play Week 8 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Smith (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Smith missed Baltimore's Week 5 loss to the Texans after sustaining a Grade 2 hamstring strain the game prior. The Georgia product likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in the Week 6 matchup against the Rams. If Smith is sidelined for the second consecutive game Sunday, Trenton Simpson is likely to have an expanded role on the Ravens' defense.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Won't return vs. Kansas City
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Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Smith suffered the injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game, and he will not return for the second half. Jay Higgins and Trenton Simpson will pick up the slack at inside linebacker the rest of the way due to Smith's injury.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Exits with hamstring injury
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Smith is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to a hamstring injury.
Smith sustained the injury in the second quarter, and he has been taken to the locker room to evaluate the issue and determine whether he can return. Trenton Simpson and Jay Higgins are candidates to see increased work at inside linebacker for as long as Smith is out of the contest.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Tallies seven stops Monday
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Smith posted seven tackles (six solo) in a Week 3 loss to the Lions on Monday Night Football.
Smith failed to reach double-digit stops for the first time this season, but he still notched a decent total for fantasy purposes in IDP leagues. The veteran linebacker has 32 stops through three weeks, tied for third most in the NFL.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Monster performance in Week 2
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Smith recorded 15 total tackles (eight solo), including three tackles for loss, and returned a fumble 63 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Browns.
The 28-year-old was dominant in Baltimore's divisional win Sunday, becoming the first NFL player since at least 2008 to record at least 15 total tackles, three tackles for loss and one defensive touchdown in the same game, per Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com. Smith excelled against the run, registering six stops on rushing plays, with five of those coming within three yards of the line of scrimmage. The All-Pro linebacker currently ranks second in the NFL with 25 total tackles through two games. He's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses ahead of a Week 3 matchup against the Lions.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Double-digit stops in loss
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Smith recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 41-40 loss to the Bills.
Smith led the team in stops in the defeat, reaching double-digit tackles in the regular-season opener after registering at least 10 tackles in nine regular-season games last year. The linebacker has compiled 158 and 154 tackles respectively in his first two campaigns in Baltimore, and he is now out to a strong start in 2025.
