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Always a good sign when the team he's leaving doesn't want to see him go:

Za’Darius Smith’s loss hurts, too

Smith was a nice success story with the Ravens and was a player who improved throughout his four seasons. The 2015 fourth-round pick became a key part of the defense thanks to his versatility. He could line up anywhere from defensive tackle to outside linebacker and get after the quarterback. He had 8.5 sacks last season. Now he’s off to Green Bay.

While Lamar Jackson got the attention and did lead an effective run-first offense, the Ravens won the AFC North last season on the strength of the defense. The Ravens led the NFL in allowing just 292.9 yards per game.

But more than a third of that starting defense has left the building. It’ll be a challenge to retool on the fly.

Za'Darius Smith is one of four Ravens defenders to leave the team this offseason. [AP)
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