OWINGS MILLS Md. — The Baltimore Ravens For Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith On Monday, a source from the team confirmed that they had filled a major gap in their defense.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter was told by a source that Smith, the NFL’s top tackler, is being traded to the Bears as a second-round selection and a fifth round pick in 2023.
Ravens have been long in search of an upgrade at the inside linebacker. Josh Bynes Despite this, he has failed and Patrick Queen The expectations for the first round have not been met. Baltimore was very close to signing a free agent in March. Bobby WagnerThe signatory was a friend of the Los Angeles Rams.
Smith, 25, is second in tackles with 606 in the NFL (since 2018), behind Wagner (656).
Fox Sports first reported on the trade.
Smith is in his final year of his rookie deal, which pays him $9.7million. Smith tried to force the Bears into extending his contract by holding a hold-in at training camp.
Smith is the league’s leader with 83 total tackles. He also leads the NFL with 52 solo tackles. Smith has played eight games. His solo tackles alone rank Smith second on Ravens’ total tackles list one behind Queen’s 53.