Roquan Smith was the NFL's third-leading tackler this season. He came to Baltimore after his tenure with Chicago ended somewhat acrimoniously.
The Ravens signed Smith to a contract extension, agreeing to a five-year deal with the star linebacker who arrived in a midseason trade from Chicago and helped his new team secure a playoff spot with a stout defensive effort down the stretch.
The team announced the extension Wednesday — the same day local media announced that Smith had been voted team MVP despite playing in only nine games for the Ravens. Smith eventually started practicing and played the first eight games for Chicago before being dealt to the Ravens. Since the trade, Baltimore has allowed just 14.7 points per game.
The Ravens reached the postseason despite a knee injury that kept quarterback Lamar Jackson out for the past five games. Baltimore opens the playoffs at Cincinnati this weekend.
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