The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms with edge rusher Za’Darius Smith on a four-year, $35 million contract with a maximum value of $50 million. Below, you’ll find the reactions to this move from some of our staff here at Baltimore Beatdown.
This is a beautiful reunion. Za’Darius Smith instantly upgrades the Ravens’ pass rush. Smith has the versatility to line up inside on passing downs to help prove much-needed interior pressure as well. Paired with Odafe Oweh and Tyus Bowser, Baltimore suddenly has a dangerous group of edge rushers on paper. The Ravens can still add another pass rusher in the first round as well, or go with a defensive lineman or cornerback to continue to bolster Mike Macdonald’s defense.