Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith would rather pulverize opponents than give pre-game speeches but he must do both versus the Chicago Bears.

Roquan Smith will be stoked to return against his former team. Baltimore’s defense showed signs of improvement against the Rams. Having red zone success and avoiding turnovers will be critical for the Ravens’ offense.

Smith has been an All-Pro selection three times with the Ravens since Bears general manager Ryan Poles traded him for a second-round pick.

The Baltimore Ravens could sure use some defensive help, and Roquan Smith took a big step toward a revenge game return versus the Bears.

Facing his former team, Roquan Smith is looking to provide a spark for the Ravens defense. Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken believes the Ravens took a step forward versus the Rams, but they'll evaluate scheme tweaks during the bye.

While Smith should've been a Bears cornerstone and has been an All-Pro selection three times for the Ravens, Edmunds is having a better season and chipping away at the gap between them.

Ravens' latest practice update indicates that Lamar Jackson will not return from injury in Week 8 against Bears