After watching the Philadelphia Eagles ' pass rush take a severe hit when Jalen Carter was ejected before the first defensive snap of Week 1 for what is now being called “ spitgate ,” Howie Roseman wasted little time shoring up Vic Fangio's front seven, signing Za'Darius Smith to join an edge rushing group headlined by Nolan Smith, Josh Uche, and Jalyx Hunt.

Asked how it felt to add a veteran rusher with inside-out abilities to effectively fill the shoes retired by Brandon Graham, Nick Sirianni told reporters he's jazzed about the signing , as it's just another example of Roseman bringing quality talent to the NovaCare Center.

“Excited about Za'Darius and what he can add. From watching his tape the last five years, really, as I see him, or even more than that, and then what h

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