Summary
Za'Darius Smith, an All-Pro defender for the Philadelphia Eagles, announced his retirement from professional football. He made this decision after playing five games in the current season, during which he recorded 1.5 sacks. Smith had a successful career over 11 seasons in the NFL with various teams, collecting 70.5 sacks in total.
Key Facts
- Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement from football on Instagram.
- He played for the Philadelphia Eagles this season, recording 1.5 sacks in five games.
- Smith's NFL career spanned over 11 seasons, during which he gathered 70.5 total sacks.
- He began his NFL career in 2015 with the Baltimore Ravens.
- Smith played for the Green Bay Packers from 2019 to 2021 and earned two Pro Bowl selections and an All-Pro nod.
- His career also included time with the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Lions.
- Smith signed a one-year deal with the Eagles worth $9 million during the offseason.
- He overcame a significant back injury in 2021 and continued to achieve Pro Bowl status afterward.
