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The NFL trade deadline is about to expire and it sounds like the Baltimore Ravens made a last-minute move. With the Chicago Bears unofficially out of the playoff race, the organization has been trading away some big names from the roster for future assets. After sending Roquan Smith to Baltimore, fans across the league are losing their minds.
NFL Fans Are Losing It Over Ravens-Bears Trade For Roquan Smith
According to Adam Schefter, Chicago is acquiring second and fifth-round picks for trading Smith to Baltimore. The Bears walk out of the deal with more draft capital in the future while the Ravens improve their linebacking core greatly.
Compensation update: Bears are trading LB Roquan Smith to the Ravens in exchange for second- and fifth-round picks, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2022
Everyone seems to be at odds on who won the trade though. Bears fans seem happy to receive a second-round pick out of the deal. Meanwhile, Ravens fans are ecstatic about having Roquan Smith on the roster. Here are a couple of examples for you.
LMAOOO WE FLEECED 😭😭😭😹😹😹
— • (@bojackpick) October 31, 2022
Turns out “fleeced” is the word of the day.
RAVENS FLEECED OH MY GOD
— Luke Sawhook 🪚🪝 (@lukesawhook) October 31, 2022
Regardless, this seems like a decent deal for both NFL teams. Chicago has the privilege of maximizing the upcoming NFL Draft to build a better future. Baltimore can remain competitive by boosting its defense. For the Ravens though, their decision could be a tad concerning, as Roquan Smith is going to be a free agent in the offseason.
With Lamar Jackson seeking a new deal too, some ponder whether or not they made the right decision.
Why would the Ravens trade a second for a guy who they’re gonna have to pay a lot of money this off-season if they want Lamar to stay. Do they have the money to pay Roquan and Lamar?? They’re 26th in cap space rn
— i’m a falcons fan. (@AlbinoHoodRat1) October 31, 2022
Either way, here’s what NFL fans are saying about the latest Ravens-Bears trade.
Now here’s a good deal for the Ravens pic.twitter.com/Z5QAz9sDjP
— Super Stack FF (@superstackff) October 31, 2022
Rare level-headed approach on Twitter. We like it.
not gonna overreact until we see what Poles does with the picks and how Roquan plays for the Ravens 🤙
— Artūras Karnišovas Fan Club (@arturasfanclub) October 31, 2022
This is the question everyone should be asking.
I’m so confused on why the Ravens didn’t get a WR?? Lamar only has andrews.
— laura cain (@lauracain32) October 31, 2022
We’ll see how it plays out for both franchises. There is still plenty of time left in the season and only time will tell who won the trade or not.