Bears trade LB Roquan Smith to the Ravens
The Chicago Bears are trading linebacker Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens, according to Ian Rapoport.
The Bears are receiving 2023 second- and fifth-round picks for Smith, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Smith’s future in Chicago was in question amid an offseason contract dispute, where he wanted to be set the linebacker market with an extension. GM Ryan Poles didn’t agree, and Smith requested a trade during training camp.
Smith has a league-leading 83 tackles for the Bears this season, as well as 2.5 sacks and two interceptions.
Source: #Bears LB Roquan Smith is traded to the #Ravens.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2022
Over the last week, the Bears have now traded two defensive leaders in Smith and defensive end Robert Quinn for three draft selections in 2023.
More to come.
