Ravens Star Signs Monumental $60M Contract, Declares Bold Mission: “We’re Bringing Super Bowl 60 Trophy Home to Baltimore!”

In a move that has electrified Baltimore Ravens fans and sent shockwaves through the NFL, a key Ravens star has inked a new contract worth $60 million — and he’s not shying away from his ambitions. With confidence that borders on prophetic, the dynamic playmaker has publicly declared his intent to lead the team to a Super Bowl 60 championship.

The man behind the bold vow? None other than All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith, the heart and soul of Baltimore’s defense. Already one of the most respected and productive defensive leaders in football, Smith has now doubled down on his loyalty to Baltimore and his belief in what this team is building under head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta.

The $60 million deal spans four years, with $43 million guaranteed — making Smith not only one of the highest-paid linebackers in the NFL but also one of the most integral pieces in the Ravens’ long-term championship blueprint. His signature on this contract, however, was just the beginning. Moments after putting pen to paper, Smith stood before local reporters and delivered a declaration that instantly caught national attention.

“I’m not here just to cash a check,” Smith said. “I signed this deal because I believe in what we’re doing here in Baltimore. I believe in my brothers in that locker room. And I believe that we’re going to win Super Bowl 60. That’s the mission. Nothing less.”

It was the kind of statement that would seem boastful coming from a lesser player — but Roquan Smith has earned the right to speak with conviction. Since arriving in Baltimore via a blockbuster trade from the Chicago Bears in 2022, Smith has elevated the Ravens’ defense into one of the league’s most feared units. In 2024, he led the team with 172 total tackles, added 4.5 sacks, and helped the Ravens finish as the NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense.

“He’s our quarterback on defense,” safety Kyle Hamilton said. “He sees things before they happen. He’s vocal, he’s smart, and he plays every snap like it’s the Super Bowl already. When he talks, we listen. So when Roquan says we’re going to win it all, I believe him.”

That belief is beginning to spread across Baltimore, from the locker room to the front office to the fans flooding social media with hashtags like #RoquansRevenge and #MissionSuperBowl60. But can Smith truly deliver on his word and help the Ravens hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the 2025 season?

A lot has to break right, of course — but there are plenty of reasons to believe that Smith’s confidence is more than just preseason hype.

For starters, the Ravens are returning one of the most complete rosters in the NFL. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, fresh off his second MVP award, is entering the season fully healthy with an arsenal of weapons that includes Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and new acquisition Derrick Henry in the backfield. The offense averaged nearly 30 points per game last season, and coordinator Todd Monken has promised an even more aggressive approach for 2025.

Defensively, Baltimore is stacked. Smith is flanked by emerging star Patrick Queen, who re-signed on a team-friendly deal, and second-year edge rusher Tavius Robinson is poised for a breakout campaign. On the back end, Hamilton and veteran Marlon Humphrey form one of the most formidable safety-corner tandems in the AFC.

Then there’s the coaching. John Harbaugh remains one of the most respected sideline leaders in the game, a proven winner with a Super Bowl ring already in hand and a Hall of Fame trajectory. His experience — combined with the youthful hunger of his roster — is a dangerous combination.

“Roquan is setting the tone, and that’s exactly what leaders do,” Harbaugh said at the Ravens’ training facility. “We’re not going to run from expectations. If our guys are saying Super Bowl or bust, then we’re going to work like that every single day.”

Baltimore’s road to Super Bowl LX won’t be easy. The AFC remains brutally competitive, with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs still perched on the throne, Joe Burrow and the Bengals reloaded, and upstart teams like the Texans and Jets threatening to shake up the order. But in Smith’s eyes, that’s not an excuse — it’s an opportunity.

“We’ve got the pieces,” Smith said. “We’ve got the mindset. We’ve got the fans. And now, with this contract, I’ve got the responsibility. I’m not running from it. I’m running straight toward it.”

Smith’s mindset is infectious, but it’s also backed up by facts. Since he arrived in Baltimore, the Ravens are 26-8 in regular season games and have allowed the fewest points per game of any team in that span. His arrival reshaped the culture of the defense, bringing a Chicago Bears-era tenacity and pairing it with Baltimore’s traditional grit.

DeCosta called Smith’s extension a “pillar moment” for the franchise. “This isn’t just a great player — it’s a tone-setter, a standard-bearer,” DeCosta said. “When Roquan says something, our entire building listens. This deal makes sure he’s in purple and black for years to come, and we couldn’t be more proud of what he brings.”

The timing of the extension is also crucial. With the NFL salary cap surging and Baltimore in contention, locking in cornerstone players like Smith now provides much-needed stability and clarity heading into what promises to be one of the most competitive AFC playoff races in recent memory.

Smith’s extension also serves as a signal to the rest of the roster that the organization is serious about chasing a title. It’s a message to Lamar Jackson that the defense will continue to match his elite play on offense. It’s a message to free agents around the league that Baltimore is a destination. And perhaps most importantly, it’s a message to the fans that the franchise is going all-in.

“We’ve been knocking on the door,” Jackson said after Smith’s press conference. “We’ve been close. But close ain’t good enough anymore. If we’re going to win it, we’re going to need every dog on this team to step up — and Roquan just did. Now it’s on the rest of us to follow.”

Training camp begins next week, and the Ravens will enter with one of the league’s best rosters, highest expectations, and now, a vow from their defensive general to finish the job.

“I didn’t come here to fall short,” Smith said once more. “Baltimore’s waited long enough. This city deserves another championship. And we’re going to give it to them.”

Super Bowl 60 takes place on February 9, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. If Smith gets his way, that’s where the Ravens’ story will end — not with a whisper, but with fireworks, confetti, and the Vince Lombardi Trophy held high above a sea of purple and black.

Only time will tell if Smith’s words prove prophetic. But if his track record is any indication, Ravens fans might want to start booking their flights to California.