The Philadelphia Eagles already have plenty of questions to answer following a 34-17 loss to the New York Giants , and now they will have to replace one of their most reliable pass-rushers. Former Second-Team All-Pro defensive end Za'Darius Smith stunningly announced his retirement via an Instagram post on Monday.

“Who would have thought that a kid from Greenville, AL, with just one year of high school football experience, would go on to play professional football in the NFL for 11 incredible years,” he wrote, per insider Dianna Russini.

“This game has given me the opportunity to meet great coaches, compete alongside some of the best players ever, and represent some of the greatest organizations in the league. Football has transformed my life and my family's lives forever – and f

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