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Eagles Sign Three-Time Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith to One-Year Deal

Philadelphia moves to fortify a pass rush that produced no sacks in Week 1.

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Dec 5, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) celebrates with the fans as he walks off the field following the Lions win over the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The team announced the veteran edge rusher’s addition on Sept. 5, with multiple outlets reporting the contract carries upside to $9 million.
  • To open a roster spot, the Eagles placed fullback Ben VanSumeren on injured reserve.
  • Smith logged nine sacks and 17 quarterback hits in 2024 across stints with the Browns and Lions.
  • The 11-year veteran owns 69 career sacks and now joins a rotation featuring Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Josh Uche and Patrick Johnson.
  • His signing ends talk of a Detroit reunion after he publicly showed interest over the summer.