Za’Darius Smith is retiring.

The 33-year-old Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker made the announcement on Monday (October 13), ending an 11 season run in the NFL .

“I knew this day would come — but now that it’s here, I’m feeling so many emotions I never expected,” he wrote on Instagram.

“Who would’ve 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 continued.

“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 for that, I’m forever grateful.”

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