The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a massive new extension with star linebacker Roquan Smith.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Ravens have signed Smith to a five-year $100 million deal. Smith is now the highest-paid inside linebacker in NFL history.
The deal includes $45 million guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees.
The Ravens traded for Smith before the NFL Trade Deadline in October. Since they acquired him, he’s completely turned their defense around.
Before Smith was acquired, the Ravens were in the bottom third of the league in terms of points allowed per game and yards allowed per game. After his acquisition, the Ravens jumped to second in the league in those categories.
As a Raven, Smith has racked up 86 total tackles (51 solo), two sacks, one interception, and three passes defended.
He’s going to be a thorn in every other AFC North team’s side for years to come.