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: Key turnover in narrow loss
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Smith logged seven tackles (four solo) and one interception in the Ravens' 27-20 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday night.
Smith got off to a strong start to the 2024 regular season, leading Baltimore's defense in tackles while also recording his first INT of the year. In all IDP formats Smith remains among the elite fantasy options at the linebacker position, and he'll face a more favorable matchup Week 2 at home against the Raiders.
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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.
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Bears' Roquan Smith: Floor game
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Smith recorded eight tackles in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Smith is averaging 11 tackles per game, but this was his lowest output of the season. Regardless, he remains one of the best IDP options with an excellent scoring floor and ceiling.
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Bears' Roquan Smith: Dealing with quad injury
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Smith was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.
Smith was dominant during the Bears' Week 2 win over the Texans, recording 16 tackles and an interception, but he presumably picked up a quadriceps injury as well. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but his participation at practice Thursday and Friday should provide further clarity on his status for Week 4.
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Bears' Roquan Smith: Active against Texans
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Smith (hip) is active Week 3 against the Texans.
Smith may not have seen the practice field all week, but that won't the fifth-year linebacker from taking the field. With totals of nine and 11 tackles through the first two weeks of the season, Smith continues to establish himself as an upper-tier IDP option.
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Bears' Roquan Smith: Labeled questionable for Sunday
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Smith (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Smith didn't practice at all this week due to an unspecified hip injury, but he still has a chance to play Sunday. However, if he's sidelined, undrafted rookie Jack Sanborn would likely step into the middle of Chicago's defense in Week 3.
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Bears' Roquan Smith: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Smith didn't participate during Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury.
Smith has 20 tackles and half a sack through two games, so his potential absence would be a huge blow to Chicago's defense Week 3 against the Texans. He'll have two more practices to get back on the field and move past the issue before Sunday's game.
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Bears' Roquan Smith: Another strong outing
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Smith tallied 11 stops in the Bears' 27-10 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Smith tied with Nicholas Morrow for the team lead in tackles, and Smith is averaging 10 stops over the first two games. He'll continue to be an elite IDP option, as he's been the past couple years.
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Bears' Roquan Smith: Leads team in stops
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Smith piled up nine tackles and half a sack in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
In a game in which the 49ers ran the ball 37 times, it was a bit surprising that Smith failed to reach double-digit stops. Regardless, he was very productive and should continue to be one of the top-scoring IDPs in the league.
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Bears' Roquan Smith: Cleared of injury
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Smith (general soreness) wasn't listed on the Bears' injury report Wednesday.
Smith was sidelined for Chicago's preseason finale while dealing with "tightness," according to head coach Matt Eberflus. The 25-year-old ended up missing the entirety of the preseason after sitting out the team's previous two exhibitions due to a contract dispute with the team. Smith, who racked up a career-high 163 tackles to go along with three sacks while playing every game for the Bears in 2021, should have a chance to finish as one of the league's most productive middle linebackers during the 2022 season.
