"'Who would've thought that a kid from Greenville, AL, with just one year of high school football experience, would go on to play professional football in the NFL for 11 incredible years!... As I step into the newest season of my life, please know this game has meant the world to me. The lessons learned on and off the field will stay with me forever.'"
"Philadelphia signed Za'Darius Smith following its Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He made an instant impact, posting 1.5 sacks, 3 QB hits and two tackles for loss over five games. He finishes his career with 70.5 sacks, 176 QB hits and 87 tackles for loss in 145 games for the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions and Eagles."
"The Eagles came into the season with question marks at edge rusher following the departures of Brandon Graham (retirement) and Josh Sweat (free agency). The position took a further hit when Nolan Smith Jr. was placed on injured reserve in late September with a triceps injury. Ogbo Okoronkwo was also placed on IR with a triceps injury after their Week 4 game against the Tampa Bay Bucs."
Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement on social media and informed the Eagles the same morning, ending an 11-year NFL career. He reflected on his journey from Greenville, Alabama, with one year of high school football to a professional career, and said the game and its lessons will stay with him. Philadelphia signed him after a Week 1 win over Dallas, and he recorded 1.5 sacks, three QB hits and two tackles for loss across five games. Smith finishes with 70.5 sacks, 176 QB hits and 87 tackles for loss in 145 games. His departure intensifies the Eagles' need at edge rusher amid recent retirements and injuries.
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