The Baltimore Ravens traded for inside linebacker Roquan Smith from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a second-round selection, a fifth-round selection and inside linebacker A.J. Klein. Smith instantly boosted everyone on the Baltimore defense, and was a key reason why the team surged to a strong end of the season.
When listing off defensive players who could have the biggest impact on the 2023 NFL season, Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports named Smith as one of his choices. When explaining why, Benjamin discussed how Smith should feel even more comfortable in the Ravens’ defense with a full offseason of preparation.
