Roquan Smith was caught off-guard when the Chicago Bears traded Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles last week.
On Monday, the NFC North team dealt its star linebacker to the Baltimore Ravens for a pair of draft picks.
Source: #Bears LB Roquan Smith is traded to the #Ravens.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2022
Compensation update: Bears are trading LB Roquan Smith to the Ravens in exchange for second- and fifth-round picks, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2022
Roquan Smith is on the final year of his rookie contract ($9.7 million, prorated for the rest of the season in the Ravens' case).
He leads the NFL in tackles (83) and has 2 1/2 sacks and two interceptions.
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) October 31, 2022