Za'Darius Smith is walking away from the NFL in the middle of his 11th season in the league, leaving the Philadelphia Eagles to ponder whether their edge-rush rotation needs retooling. The outside ...

When healthy, Phillips — a first-round pick in 2021 — has been a reliable pass rusher in his first five NFL seasons.

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Za'Darius Smith celebrates after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (not pictured) in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 26, 2017. Za'Darius Smith ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 09: Za'DariusSmith #52 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 9, 2025 ...

Za’Darius Smith’s abrupt retirement stunned the Eagles and opened the door to a familiar face returning to Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Eagles are left with a hole along the edge after veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. Smith was inked by the Eagles after Week 1 and ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Za'Darius Smith abruptly announced his retirement Monday, five games into his eighth NFL season and first with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 33-year-old pass rusher called it a ...

PHILADELPHIA − Za'Darius Smith, who leads the Eagles edge rushers in sacks, announced on social media on Oct. 13 that he is retiring after 11 seasons in the NFL. The Eagles signed Smith on Sept. 5, ...

Former Vikings Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith made a surprising retirement announcement on Monday morning after playing in five games with the Eagles this season. Coincidentally, that means he won't face ...