Smith (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Buffalo.
Smith -- who has been working through a knee injury -- saw his practice participation increase over the course of Week 8, and his full session Friday was enough for him to fade an injury tag ahead of Sunday's road tilt. The 2018 first-rounder has registered 55 tackles (24 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble through the first seven games of the regular season.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Upgraded to limited Thursday
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Smith (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Smith didn't practice Wednesday. However, he logged a limited session Thursday, so he's trending in the right direction toward being available for Sunday's game against the Bills. The 29-year-old has appeared in all seven regular-season games for the Ravens, accumulating 55 total tackles (24 solo), 2.0 sacks and one interception.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Sits out of Wednesday's practice
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Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
Smith may have tweaked his knee during the Ravens' Week 7 loss to the Bengals, when he logged eight tackles (five solo). The veteran linebacker's practice participation over the next two days will determine whether he enters the weekend with an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Ravens' leading tackler in loss
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Smith recorded eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 35-13 loss versus the Bengals.
Joe Burrow was able to throw the ball all over the yard at Baltimore in Week 7, but Smith still ended up with more tackles than any of his teammates. He now has eight-plus tackles in five of his seven games this year, and he profiles as a strong IDP option in most formats heading into a Week 8 tilt at Buffalo.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Takes down Watson in Week 6 loss
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Smith logged five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns.
Smith was credited with his second sack of the season when he took down Deshaun Watson late in the first quarter, which led to the Browns punting the ball away two plays later. Smith's sack total is already his most in a season since the 2022 campaign (4.5 across 17 regular-season games), when he suited up for both the Bears and Ravens. His 47 combined tackles leads the Ravens and is tied with Dane Belton and Jihaad Campbell for 17th-most in the NFL.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Six takedowns in victory
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Smith recorded six total tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 24-18 win over the Titans.
Smith finished tied for third on the team in takedowns with cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, notching at least six tackles for the fourth straight contest to open the regular season. The linebacker has now compiled 34 total tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding an interception and a forced fumble so far this year.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Logs eight tackles in Week 2 loss
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Smith recorded eight tackles (two solo) during the Ravens' 24-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
For a second consecutive week, Smith played every single defensive snap, and he finished second on the Ravens in tackles behind Kyle Hamilton (13). Smith is up to 19 total tackles through two regular-season games and is well on pace to reach the 100-tackle threshold for a fourth consecutive season and the eighth time in his 10-year NFL career. The Ravens' defense will have its hands full in a Week 3 tilt against the Cowboys in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Just three tackles vs. Green Bay
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Smith posted three tackles (one solo) during the Ravens' 41-24 win over the Packers on Saturday.
Smith played 41 of 47 defensive snaps during Saturday's win but had just three stops to show for it. It was his lowest tackling output since Week 4 against the Chiefs (two tackles) and snapped his five-game double-digit tackling streak. The veteran linebacker has 127 combined tackles through 14 regular-season games, which is 14th most in the NFL.
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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: 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.
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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.
