An agreement has been reached between Roquan Smith and the Baltimore Ravens over a five-year contract extension, and has set a new salary record for a linebacker in the NFL.
The Ravens and Smith have agreed a five-year $100million (£82.2m) deal, meaning that the linebacker is the first in his position to ever earn $20m (£16.45m) per season. From the deal, $45m (£37m) is fully guaranteed, while $60m (£49.5m) has been assured in total guarantees.
Smith is believed to have represented himself throughout the entire negotiation process, and the Ravens can at least relax moving forward about one of their major stars. But speculation remains over the future of quarterback Lamar Jackson, who theoretically could walk away at the end of the season.
