Roquan Smith: Everything you need to know

Smith tallied 130 total tackles (76 solo) and three passes defensed across 15 regular-season games in 2025. Despite missing two contests during Baltimore's 2025 campaign, the 28-year-old led the team in total tackles for the third consecutive season. That said, Smith posted fewer total tackles (154 to 130), sacks (1.5 to zero), passes defensed (four to three), interceptions (one to zero) and forced fumbles (one to zero) than he did in 2024, all while playing 15 more defensive snaps this year. The All-Pro linebacker remains under contract through the 2027 season, so he's expected to operate as the Ravens' defensive signal-caller again in 2026.

Smith (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game against the Steelers. Smith was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after logging consecutive limited sessions earlier in the week. The avoidance of an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game means Smith is set to suit up and lead the Ravens' defense in a winner-take-all contest for the AFC North title and No. 4 seed in the AFC.

Smith (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice. Smith may have tweaked his hamstring during Baltimore's Week 17 win over Green Bay, when he posted three tackles (one solo) while playing 41 of 47 defensive snaps (87.2 percent). The eighth-year linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's AFC North tilt against the Steelers.