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: Expected back after bye
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Head coach John Harbaugh said Smith (hamstring) is expected to make his return during Baltimore's Week 8 matchup versus the Bears, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Smith has been sidelined for the past two games and will now have the team's upcoming bye week to work his way back to full health. The 28-year-old has racked up 34 tackles (24 solo) across four outings this season.
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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: Out for Week 5
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Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Smith suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain last Sunday against the Chiefs and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Trenton Simpson and Jake Hummel are expected to see increased defensive reps against Houston.
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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.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Fifth-most tackles in 2024
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Smith played in 16 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 154 tackles (81 solo), including 1.5 sacks, four pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Smith was four combined tackles shy from matching his production from the 2023 campaign, and he finished the 2024 campaign with the fifth-most tackles in the NFL behind Zaire Franklin (173), Budda Baker (164), Robert Spillane (158) and Jamien Sherwood (158). Smith played every single defensive snap across the Ravens' two playoff games and accumulated 13 tackles (six solo) over that span. The 2018 first-round pick has been a tackling machine for the Ravens since being traded by the Bears to Baltimore in October 2022.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Notches sack Wednesday
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Smith finished Wednesday's Week 17 win over Houston with eight tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Smith was Baltimore's leading tackler in the 31-2 rout, and his third-quarter chase-down of C.J. Stroud was his first full sack of the campaign. Smith's eight stops pushed him to 144 on the campaign. That's 14 away from the 158 he recorded in 16 regular-season games last year.
Smith recorded 10 total tackles (five solo) in Saturday's 34-17 win over the Steelers.
Smith has been on a tear as of late, recording 10 or more tackles in four of his last five games. The All-Pro linebacker has now accumulated 136 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, four passes defended and one forced fumble over 14 appearances this season. Expect Smith to continue serving as the Ravens' top tackler and defensive leader in Week 17, when the team travels to Houston on Christmas Day.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Set to return in Week 13
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Smith (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Smith missed Monday's matchup against the Chargers due to a hamstring injury, but he's set to return Sunday against the Eagles. The veteran linebacker has been a huge IDP asset again this season, notching 110 tackles over 11 games. Smith's return Sunday likely will push Malik Harrison back to a reserve role.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Estimated as limited
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Smith (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
Smith was sidelined for Baltimore's Week 12 win over the Chargers on Monday night after not practicing all week, so Wednesday's estimated DNP could indicate that he's nearing a return. The All-Pro linebacker's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can suit up in Week 13, when the Ravens face the Eagles.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Officially inactive
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Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's matchup against the Chargers.
Smith will officially miss his first game of the season after not practicing all week due to a hamstring injury sustained in the Week 11 loss to the Steelers. Malik Harrison and Chris Board are expected to see increased defensive snaps as they attempt to fill the All-Pro linebacker's role Monday night.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Done Sunday due to hamstring issue
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Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 11 game against the Steelers due to a hamstring injury, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Smith was hurt early in the fourth quarter on a passing play that resulted in an incompletion. He was putting together a huge game prior to his departure, racking up 13 tackles, including two for loss. Malik Harrison has entered Sunday's game at linebacker in Smith's stead.
