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Eagles face Giants again, looking to get even for Week 6 loss
The New York Giants are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles on SundayOCTOBER 23, 2025•Associated PressEagles' Za'Darius Smith retirement sparks on return of retired two-time Super Bowl champZa'Darius Smith's abrupt retirement stunned the Eagles and opened the door to a familiar face returning to Philadelphia. Smith, who signed a...OCTOBER 19, 2025•THEBIGLEAD.COM
Brandon Graham Closing In on Return to Eagles After Offseason Retirement
The Eagles are in need of help in their pass rush and could get some help from a familiar face: Brandon Graham.OCTOBER 19, 2025•FOX SPORTS
We're tracking the latest on what's happening around the NFL heading into Week 7 of the 2025 season.OCTOBER 19, 2025•FOX SPORTS6 Za'Darius Smith replacements from teams that are already finishedSix trade targets the Eagles could pursue to replace Za’Darius Smith, including options from the Dolphins, Jets, Titans, Saints, and Browns.OCTOBER 14, 2025•FANSIDED.COMZa'Darius Smith announces his retirement from the NFLThe outside linebacker shared it’s the end of his 11-year NFL career on Instagram.OCTOBER 14, 2025•PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COMFormer Ravens pass rusher Za'Darius Smith abruptly retiresZa’Darius Smith abruptly announced his retirement Monday, five games into his eighth NFL season and first with the Philadelphia Eagles.OCTOBER 13, 2025•BALTIMORESUN.COMHangs up cleatsSmith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.ImpactThe 33-year-old edge rusher from Kentucky signed with the Eagles in early September and tallied 10 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, over the team's last five games. However, he's since decided to call it a career. Smith, an 11-year NFL veteran, spent time with the Ravens, Packers, Vikings, Browns, Lions and Eagles throughout his career, recording 70.5 sacks and 11 forced fumbles over 145 regular-season appearances. He made three Pro Bowls from 2019 to 2022 and received second-team All-Pro honors in 2020 with the Packers. With Smith retiring Monday, Aziz Ojulari is likely to play a larger role on Philadelphia's defense moving forward.OCTOBER 13, 2025•ROTOWIRESigns with PhillyThe Eagles signed Smith on Friday.ImpactSmith was released by the Lions back in March and spent the summer working out on his own. Turning 33 years old next week, Smith appeared in 17 regular-season games (16 starts) with the Browns and Lions last season, finishing with 35 tackles (22 solo), including 9.0 sacks. He gives the Eagles an experienced pass rusher off the edge.SEPTEMBER 5, 2025•ROTOWIRE
Za'Darius Smith: 'Hopefully,' I'm back with the Detroit Lions
Free agent pass rusher Za'Darius Smith expressed that he hopes to return to the Detroit Lions next season.JUNE 11, 2025•FOX SPORTSZa'Darius Smith Attending Pistons Game Sparks Hope for Lions FansZa’Darius Smith attending Detroit Pistons game gives Detroit Lions fans hope.APRIL 12, 2025•SACBEE.COM
Lions add run-stuffing DT Roy Lopez with $4.65 million, one-year agreement, AP source says
The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Roy Lopez have agreed to a $4.65 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the dealMARCH 12, 2025•Associated PressExpected to be releasedThe Lions are releasing Smith, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.ImpactSmith was entering the second of a two-year, $23 million contract and would have been a $5.75 million cap hit for Detroit in 2025. The 33-year-old provided much-needed production off the edge after he was traded from the Browns to the Lions midway through last season, logging 4.0 sacks over the final eight games of the regular season. Smith totaled 9.0 sacks over 17 regular-season games in 2024, and he should get plenty of attention this offseason from teams in need of pass-rushing help. Meanwhile, the Lions will likely look to the Draft or free agency to find a new edge defender to play opposite Aidan Hutchinson, who is coming off a season-ending leg injury.MARCH 9, 2025•ROTOWIREFinishes 2024 with 9.0 sacksSmith logged 35 tackles (22 solo), including 9.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 17 regular-season games in 2024.ImpactSmith was in Cleveland for the first half of the 2024 regular season, but he was traded along with a 2026 seventh-round pick to Detroit in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Smith's production with the Lions mirrored his output with the Browns, and he gave Detroit much needed depth at defensive end following the loss of Aidan Hutchinson (leg). Smith will be under the final year of his two-year contract in 2025 and will form a formidable pass-rushing duo with Hutchinson once the latter is fully healthy.JANUARY 30, 2025•ROTOWIREQ&A: Za'Darius Smith Hoping Third Time Is Charm in Quest for RingZa'Darius Smith spoke to Lions OnSI to discuss his playoff journey.JANUARY 16, 2025•SI.COM
Packers vs. Vikings: Storied NFC North rivalry by the numbers
Here's the Packers and Vikings' historic NFC North rivalry by the numbers ahead of their 129th all-time matchup this weekend.DECEMBER 27, 2024•FOX SPORTS
Which NFL players stand to earn over $100K (or over $1M) these final weeks?
The end of the NFL season is near, pushing the deadline for several top players to potentially earn up to millions in performance bonuses.DECEMBER 27, 2024•FOX SPORTSSacks Love in Week 14Smith tallied two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Detroit's 34-31 win over Green Bay in Week 14.ImpactSmith sacked Jordan Love for a seven-yard loss midway through the first quarter. Smith has logged 3.0 sacks in the four regular-season games since being acquired by the Lions in a trade with the Browns in early November, and he's up to 8.0 sacks on the season through 13 regular-season games. He'll have his work cut out for him to add to that total against Josh Allen and the Bills in Week 15.DECEMBER 10, 2024•ROTOWIREPractices in full WednesdaySmith (personal) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.ImpactSmith was held out of this past Sunday's game against Houston after being traded from Cleveland to Detroit on Nov. 5, but he will be good to go against Jacksonville on Sunday, Nov. 17. Through the first nine regular-season games with the Browns, Smith logged 23 tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks.NOVEMBER 13, 2024•ROTOWIREInactive SundaySmith (personal) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Texans.ImpactSmith will be unavailable in Week 10, as expected, after he was traded from the Browns to the Lions on Tuesday. The 32-year-old will now shift his focus to being ready to go for Week 11 versus the Jaguars on Nov. 17.NOVEMBER 10, 2024•ROTOWIRENot expected to play SundaySmith (personal), who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 10 matchup against Houston, isn't likely to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.ImpactSmith was dealt from Cleveland to Detroit on Tuesday, and Rapoport suggests that the edge rusher is "not quite ready" to make his Lions debut. Since he's not dealing with an injury, it seems likely that Smith will be able to participate in Detroit's following game, which will take place Sunday, Nov. 17 against Jacksonville. With Smith expected to be absent against the Texans, Josh Paschal and James Houston should continue to be called upon to rush the passer.NOVEMBER 10, 2024•ROTOWIREQuestionable for Detroit debutSmith (personal) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.ImpactSmith was just acquired from the Browns at the trade deadline Tuesday, so it's fair to wonder if he's up to speed with the defense. If cleared to play, Smith could play on strict passing downs, allowing him to rush the passer.NOVEMBER 8, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Lions acquire DE Za'Darius Smith from the Browns | The Facility
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Lions acquire DE Za’Darius Smith from Browns to bolster pass rush
The Lions boosted their defense before the trade deadline, making a deal with Cleveland for veteran defensive end Za’Darius Smith.NOVEMBER 5, 2024•FOX SPORTS
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6 Za'Darius Smith replacements from teams that are already finished Six trade targets the Eagles could pursue to replace Za’Darius Smith, including options from the Dolphins, Jets, Titans, Saints, and Browns. OCTOBER 14, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM Za'Darius Smith announces his retirement from the NFL The outside linebacker shared it’s the end of his 11-year NFL career on Instagram. OCTOBER 14, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM Former Ravens pass rusher Za'Darius Smith abruptly retires Za’Darius Smith abruptly announced his retirement Monday, five games into his eighth NFL season and first with the Philadelphia Eagles. OCTOBER 13, 2025 • BALTIMORESUN.COM Hangs up cleats Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports. Impact The 33-year-old edge rusher from Kentucky signed with the Eagles in early September and tallied 10 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, over the team's last five games. However, he's since decided to call it a career. Smith, an 11-year NFL veteran, spent time with the Ravens, Packers, Vikings, Browns, Lions and Eagles throughout his career, recording 70.5 sacks and 11 forced fumbles over 145 regular-season appearances. He made three Pro Bowls from 2019 to 2022 and received second-team All-Pro honors in 2020 with the Packers. With Smith retiring Monday, Aziz Ojulari is likely to play a larger role on Philadelphia's defense moving forward. OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE Signs with Philly The Eagles signed Smith on Friday. Impact Smith was released by the Lions back in March and spent the summer working out on his own. Turning 33 years old next week, Smith appeared in 17 regular-season games (16 starts) with the Browns and Lions last season, finishing with 35 tackles (22 solo), including 9.0 sacks. He gives the Eagles an experienced pass rusher off the edge. SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE 
Za'Darius Smith Attending Pistons Game Sparks Hope for Lions Fans Za’Darius Smith attending Detroit Pistons game gives Detroit Lions fans hope. APRIL 12, 2025 • SACBEE.COM 
Sacks Love in Week 14 Smith tallied two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Detroit's 34-31 win over Green Bay in Week 14. Impact Smith sacked Jordan Love for a seven-yard loss midway through the first quarter. Smith has logged 3.0 sacks in the four regular-season games since being acquired by the Lions in a trade with the Browns in early November, and he's up to 8.0 sacks on the season through 13 regular-season games. He'll have his work cut out for him to add to that total against Josh Allen and the Bills in Week 15. DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE Practices in full Wednesday Smith (personal) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report. Impact Smith was held out of this past Sunday's game against Houston after being traded from Cleveland to Detroit on Nov. 5, but he will be good to go against Jacksonville on Sunday, Nov. 17. Through the first nine regular-season games with the Browns, Smith logged 23 tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks. NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE Inactive Sunday Smith (personal) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Texans. Impact Smith will be unavailable in Week 10, as expected, after he was traded from the Browns to the Lions on Tuesday. The 32-year-old will now shift his focus to being ready to go for Week 11 versus the Jaguars on Nov. 17. NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE Not expected to play Sunday Smith (personal), who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 10 matchup against Houston, isn't likely to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Impact Smith was dealt from Cleveland to Detroit on Tuesday, and Rapoport suggests that the edge rusher is "not quite ready" to make his Lions debut. Since he's not dealing with an injury, it seems likely that Smith will be able to participate in Detroit's following game, which will take place Sunday, Nov. 17 against Jacksonville. With Smith expected to be absent against the Texans, Josh Paschal and James Houston should continue to be called upon to rush the passer. NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE Questionable for Detroit debut Smith (personal) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans. Impact Smith was just acquired from the Browns at the trade deadline Tuesday, so it's fair to wonder if he's up to speed with the defense. If cleared to play, Smith could play on strict passing downs, allowing him to rush the passer. NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE 
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