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 trade deadline. He had 23 tackles and 5 sacks in 9 games with the Browns; 12 tackles and 4 sacks in 8 games with the Lions. Here are his 2024 sacks:

According to Jordan Schultz , Smith signed on a one-year deal with "upside to $9 million." To be determined what exactly that entails, but seemingly it's enough money that there's a chance he could be in line for a substantial role.

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