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Philadelphia Eagles’ Za'Darius Smith announces shock retirement after 11 NFL seasons
- On Oct. 13, Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement on social media after informing the Philadelphia Eagles Monday morning five games into his 11th NFL season.
- Za'Darius Smith signed with the Eagles on Sept. 5 on a one-year deal that included a $2.25 million signing bonus after rising from a 2015 fourth-round pick.
- In five games, Za'Darius Smith had 1.5 sacks and 10 tackles for Philadelphia Eagles and played only 17 defensive snaps in last Thursday's loss.
- Eagles now must find edge help after Smith's retirement, as Nolan Smith remains on injured reserve through Nov. 2, increasing pressure to add reinforcements before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.
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