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Falcons Add Three-Time Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith After James Pearce Jr. Suspension
The veteran edge rusher returns after a brief retirement and gives Atlanta needed help after losing two projected starters.
- On Tuesday, the Atlanta Falcons officially signed veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith to a one-year deal, reuniting the 33-year-old with head coach Kevin Stefanski following his brief retirement last season.
- Injuries and suspensions forced Atlanta to seek immediate veteran help after projected starter Jalon Walker suffered a season-ending ACL tear and James Pearce Jr. received an eight-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
- Smith brings 70.5 career sacks to the Falcons on a one-year contract worth $6 million, with incentives potentially increasing the value to $8 million as he begins his 12th NFL season.
- Despite widespread reports that Smith was finalizing a deal with the Cleveland Browns, he ultimately chose Atlanta after working out for both clubs on Thursday and Monday respectively.
- The Falcons aim to utilize Smith in a rotational role to manage his workload at age 34, stabilizing the pass rush after losing two projected starters to injury and suspension.
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Three-time Pro Bowler Za’Darius Smith comes out of retirement, signs 1-year deal with Falcons
Veteran defensive end Za’Darius Smith is coming out of retirement to return to the NFL, signing a one-year contract on Tuesday with the Atlanta Falcons reportedly worth $6 million (which can potentially reach $8 million with incentives.). Smith, who turns 34 in September, announced his retirement last October after appearing in five games for the Philadelphia Eagles. The addition of Smith gives Atlanta an experienced veteran who can immediately …
Three-time Pro Bowler Za’Darius Smith coming out of retirement to join Falcons
Three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Za’Darius Smith is coming out of a brief retirement to join the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced on Tuesday. It will be a one-year deal, a team source confirmed.
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