Za'Darius Smith Signs One-Year Deal With Eagles

Za’Darius Smith, a veteran defensive end and three-time Pro Bowler, has signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, adding depth to their pass rush after the team's season-opening victory. Smith, who turned 33 and is entering his 11th NFL season, previously played for five other NFL teams, including the Detroit Lions, with whom he hoped to reunite but was unable to finalize a deal. Last season, Smith split time between the Cleveland Browns and the Lions, recording nine sacks and proving to be a significant contributor. Despite missing training camp and the Eagles' first game, Smith is expected to be an impactful player, especially on passing downs. To accommodate Smith's signing, the Eagles placed fullback Ben VanSumeren on injured reserve following a knee injury sustained during the opening kickoff. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions, having lost Smith, appear to be relying on Marcus Davenport and potentially considering free agent Jadeveon Clowney to fill the pass-rushing void.