Philadelphia Eagles release OLB Za'Darius Smith
ReleaseJun 10, 2026
Za'Darius Smith
OLB · Philadelphia Eagles
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Philadelphia made a procedural move releasing Smith from the retired list. Multiple outlets confirmed Smith announced mid-season retirement after eleven NFL seasons. Smith's sudden retirement mid-campaign signals potential physical or personal challenges. Fans debated whether Eagles underutilized him or he simply lost motivation. Philadelphia must now allocate his roster spot to developmental pass rush depth.
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