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When the Baltimore Ravens acquired Roquan Smith from the Chicago Bears in 2022, he was thrown into the fire a week later against the New Orleans Saints.

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Ravens LB Roquan Smith And CB Marlon Humphrey Shake Off 2025 Slumps To Shine In Week 1 Win

As debuts go, the first series on defense of Jesse Minter’s head coaching career was a dud. The rest of the afternoon, however, was far more indicative of what the master tactician did with the Chargers and at the University of Michigan.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 22

AFC Notes: Roquan Smith, Todd Monken, Browns, Ravens

The Cleveland Browns officially hosted the following 12 coaches for their Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship: University of Toronto DC/DBs coach

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 15

AFC Notes: Spencer Fano, Roquan Smith, Browns, Ravens, Steelers

Browns OL Zion Johnson said he’s mentoring rookie OL Spencer Fano and helping him adjust to the professional game. “I’m just here for whatever he needs,” Johnson said, via Browns Wire.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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NFL News / Steeler Nation / June 15

Steelers great Ben Roethlisberger makes bold claim about division rival

'I think they're falling apart': Ben Roethlisberger makes bold claim about division rival

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an exciting offseason, not only making a coaching regime change, but also making many big roster moves.

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers get disrespected in unique NFL ranking

The 'Starting QBs from Week 3 of the 2004 NFL season' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 2

Ravens Coordinator Anthony Weaver Went To Bat For Roquan Smith And Marlon Humphrey. We Remain Skeptical

We’ve documented in this space that Maron Humphrey and Roquan Smith are two players that would not be on out roster making $19M and $20M, respectively.

NFL News / DallasCowboysCommunity / May 26

Breaking Down Dallas Cowboys’ 5 AFC Opponents on 2026 Schedule

The Dallas Cowboys are heading into one of their toughest interconference slates this season, and the five AFC matchups on the 2026 schedule could define whether Brian Schottenheimer’s team becomes a playoff contender again.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / May 5

Ravens Must Consider Benching Roquan Smith In Dime Coverage To Improve Pass Defense

Roquan Smith’s impact and productivity dipped to new lows in 2025, when the middle linebacker and central nervous system of a failing defense came through with fewer big plays and momentum-changing hits.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 26

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII champion announces his retirement from the NFL after a successful nine-year career

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl-winning left tackle Donovan Smith has announced his retirement from the NFL on Instagram. A member of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII champion team has decided to hang up his cleats and call it a career.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / February 28

Three Inside LB Standouts From NFL Combine Who Fit Ravens

Even though off-ball linebacker was far from the Baltimore Ravens' most glaring issue on defense last year, as veteran Roquan Smith earned a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl nod and they received some promising flashes from young players at the position, it is still a spot where they can improve.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / December 5

Ravens' Roquan Smith Delivers Powerful Message Before Steelers Game

Actions always speak louder than words for the Baltimore Ravens when Pittsburgh Steelers week comes around twice a year. However, the right words can resonate

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / December 4

Humphrey, Smith send warnings to Ravens ahead of Steelers game

Marlon Humphrey, Roquan Smith send warnings to Ravens ahead of Steelers game

The 6-6 Baltimore Ravens will host the 6-6 Pittsburgh Steelers this coming Sunday for a game that will determine which club will finish the weekend sitting atop the AFC North standings.

NFL Week 13 panic meter: Chiefs, Lions in serious trouble

Mark Andrews contract extension may leave Ravens fans scratching their heads

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / November 17

Roquan Smith delivers the Zach Orr update Ravens fans have been hoping for

The Baltimore Ravens squeezed out an ugly win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 11. The offense struggled significantly to hold off Cleveland’s pesky defense, as the offensive line gave quarterback Lamar Jackson little to no time to operate.

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Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / October 11

Lamar Jackson update hurts Ravens' chances to salvage season

Ravens get disappointing Lamar Jackson update as they look to salvage season

The Baltimore Ravens are facing what has to be considered a must-win game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Derrick Henry sends message to Ravens teammates amid 1-4 start

Cowboys RB out for season with knee, ankle injuries

49ers' red-hot backup Mac Jones aims to keep streak alive against Buccaneers

Key Packers player says he'll play through injury vs. Bengals

Jets defensive players took drastic step in attempt to save season

Joe Flacco reacts to trade, addresses trying to save Bengals' season

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5

Ravens defense has been historically bad through five games

The Ravens' only continues what has been the worst start defensively for the Ravens in their franchise history, but it is now one of the worst starts through five games in the history of the NFL.

C.J. Stroud, Texans throttle Ravens, halt 0-8 streak at Baltimore

Texans rookie Jaylin Noel did the Ray Lewis dance after scoring on Ravens

Lamar Jackson, Ravens cannot afford a lost season

The greatest one-and-done seasons in NFL history

The 'Multiple interceptions in an NFL Wild Card game' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 3

Latest injury report has Ravens season hanging by thread

The Baltimore Ravens desperately need a win on Sunday against the Houston Texans, and they are going to have to get it without some of their best players.

49ers have no reason to rush starting QB Brock Purdy back from injury

Even more 49ers players will miss multiple games due to injury

Jayden Daniels' status for Week 5 vs. Chargers revealed

Cowboys rookie put his NFL debut in danger because of his shoes

Jets RB to miss 8-12 weeks