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Report: Browns to Sign DE Za’Darius Smith
Za'Darius Smith passed his physical and is expected to bolster Cleveland's pass rush after recording 1.5 sacks in five games with Philadelphia.
- On Thursday, the Cleveland Browns hosted three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith for a tryout, and the organization is expected to sign the veteran edge rusher following mutual interest from both sides.
- Smith initially shocked the Philadelphia Eagles by retiring midway through the 2025 season, recording just 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks in five games before announcing his departure on his official Instagram account in October.
- During his previous tenure with Cleveland in 2023 and 2024, Smith recorded 10.5 sacks over 25 games, demonstrating his ability to contribute immediately to the Browns' pass rush rotation.
- Smith will join a pass rush featuring offseason acquisitions Jared Verse, Alex Wright, and Isaiah McGuire, addressing a void created after the Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Rams.
- Cleveland.com reported on Sunday that the organization expected to finalize the contract by Monday, marking Smith's return to the franchise where he spent portions of two seasons before his brief Philadelphia stint.
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Za'Darius Smith is returning to his former team
Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) warms up before the game against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Za’Darius Smith’s retirement from the NFL proved to be short-lived. Smith is expected to re-sign with the Cleveland Browns by Monday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com. Smith worked out for the Browns on Thursday and the two…
'Retired' Philadelphia Eagles Edge Rusher Signs With AFC Team
Retired Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Za'Darius Smith is returning to the NFL to sign with the last-place Cleveland Browns. The post ‘Retired’ Philadelphia Eagles Edge Rusher Signs With AFC Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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