Falcons' Smith Retired in '25 over Mother's Health

Za'Darius Smith Opened Up About His Abrupt Retirement With The Eagles Last Year, And It's Impossible Not To Be Rooting For Him Now

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Za’Darius Smith hit a ‘dark place’ after retirement. The Falcons helped save him.

For Za’Darius Smith, the past year led him to his lowest point. Football led him back to happiness.

The heartbreaking reason why Za’Darius Smith abruptly retired before surprising return

Za'Darius Smith revealed he briefly retired from the NFL to spend time with his dying mother before signing a $6 million contract with the Falcons.

Falcons' Za’Darius Smith retired last season to be with mom before she died

Falcons DE Za’Darius Smith said he retired last season while with the Eagles to spend time with his mother during her final months.

Falcons' Smith retired in '25 over mother's health

Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith opened up Wednesday for the first time about why he suddenly retired during last season with the Eagles.