Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Za’Darius Smith announced his retirement on Monday after 11 NFL season. “I knew this day would come — but now that it’s here, I’m feeling so many emotions I never expected,” Smith wrote on Instagram. “Who would’ve thought that a kid from Greenville, AL, with just one year of high school football experience, would go on …
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Za’Darius Smith suddenly retires at 33 in Eagles stunner
Eagles edge rusher Za’Darius Smith has announced his retirement from the NFL in an Instagram post after 11 seasons. It comes as a surprise to some as Smith signed with the Eagles last month on a one-year deal. “I knew this day would come — but now that it’s here, I’m feeling so many emotions I never expected,” Smith wrote, …
Read More »Za’Darius Smith announces his retirement
Veteran edge rusher Za’Darius Smith has decided to end his playing career. Smith announced his retirement in a post to his Instagram account on Monday. Smith signed with the Eagles last month and recorded 1.5 sacks while starting two of the five games he played for the team. Those starts came in Weeks 4 and 5, but Smith played a …
Read More »Report: Eagles are signing EDGE Za’Darius Smith
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing three-time Pro Bowl edge defender Za’Darius Smith, according to several media reports. Smith is entering his 11th season in the NFL, after playing for the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Lions. He’ll turn 33 on Monday. In 2024, Smith was dealt from the Browns to the Lions at the …
Read More »Za’Darius Smith deal has $4.25 million in base pay, $4 million in incentives
Veteran pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith has indeed agreed to terms with the Eagles. And he can make solid money, based on his performance — and on the team’s performance. The contract has made it into the NFL’s system. Which means that, as usual, the details have made their way to PFT. Which also means that, as usual, the initial reports regarding …
Read More »Za’Darius Smith lands with Eagles, not Lions
The richer get rich. The Eagles have agreed to terms with linebacker Za’Darius Smith, according to NFL Media. It’s a one-year deal. The Browns traded Smith to the Lions during the 2024 season. In the offseason, the Lions terminated the balance of Smith’s contract. There had been periodic suggestions that a reunion was in the offing. That’s now off. Smith …
Read More »Former Lions EDGE Za’Darius Smith signing with NFC contender
There will be no reunion between the Detroit Lions and Za’Darius Smith. According to several outlets, Smith is signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Per Jordan Schultz, the deal is worth up to $9 million. After trading for Smith at last year’s deadline, the Lions opted to cut Smith this offseason in a cap-savings move. Detroit cleared $11 …
Read More »Za’Darius Smith returning to Lions is possible, but no recent talks
Last year, the Lions traded for veteran pass rusher Za’Darius Smith during the season, and this year, both Smith and Lions officials have said they’d be interested in a reunion. But Smith remains a free agent, and there have been no recent talks between the two sides. The Lions have one open roster spot at the moment, but when Lions …
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