The Baltimore Ravens traded for inside linebacker Roquan Smith the day before the 2022 trade deadline in exchange for a second-round pick, a fifth-round pick and inside linebacker A.J. Klein. A week later, Smith made his Ravens debut in New Orleans, making his presence felt with five total tackles and multiple big plays.
It’s not easy going from one team to another in the middle of a season, but Smith played well on short notice. Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald spoke to the media and was asked about Smith, raving about the new acquisition and his ability to pick up the playbook quickly.
