The Baltimore Ravens reportedly made a trade with the Chicago Bears on Monday to acquire linebacker Roquan Smith.
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Baltimore gave the Bears a second and fifth-round draft pick for Smith.
After a frustrating summer of long-term contract negotiations, Chicago moves on with a 2nd rounder and a fifth-rounder coming back. Meanwhile, Baltimore acquires a defensive leader and star defender. https://t.co/Rfo70rlGUt
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2022
Smith was a first round draft pick by Chicago in 2018. The linebacker was expected to be on trade block ahead of the NFL's Tuesday deadline following months of failed contract negotiations.