Ravens GM Eric DeCosta weighs in on giving massive extension to ILB Roquan Smith

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta weighed in on the massive extension that the team gave to inside linebacker Roquan Smith

The Baltimore Ravens made a major splash on Tuesday afternoon, signing All-Pro inside linebacker Roquan Smith to a five-year, $100 million extension. It was a deal that was well deserved for the star, and he will now be an anchor on Baltimore’s defense for years to come.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta released a statement following the official announcement of the signing. He mentioned how Smith has been a leader both on and off of the field, while living up to and surpassing the lofty standards of defense within the Ravens’ organization.