Currently, Roquan Smith of the Baltimore Ravens is the highest paid linebacker in the NFL at $20 million per year, according to Over the Cap.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/lb-devin-white-wants-traded-but-pittsburgh-is-unlikely-to-be-his-destination/

Linebackers Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen have terrorized quarterbacks, who’ve averaged a league-worst 3.7 yards per attempt against the Ravens, as blitzers.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/10/05/ravens-vs-steelers-scouting-report-for-week-5-who-has-the-edge/

Queen’s future was already in doubt after the Ravens traded with the Chicago Bears last season for All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith, who earlier this year signed a five-year extension with Baltimore for $100 million.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/01/ravens-decline-patrick-queens-fifth-year-option-making-the-linebacker-a-free-agent-after-2023-season/

Sign key highl level players like Roquan.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/16/lamar-jackson-sends-possible-message-to-ravens-on-social-media/

They excel against screens because linebackers Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen move so quickly side to side and because of safety Kyle Hamilton’s range and length near the line of scrimmage.

Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2023/12/22/ravens-49ers-scouting-report-week-16/

Trading Roquan Smith doesn’t get the same criticism as Poles dealing for Chase Claypool a day later.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/1/13/23552774/bears-breaking-down-biggest-questions-justin-fields-ryan-poles-matt-eberflus-kevin-warren-president

Will the Bears win the Roquan Smith ‘trade’?

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/7/29/23811984/could-frank-klopas-return-as-fire-coach-next-year