Earlier this week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said, “We’re good” when asked why the team did not re-sign Za’Darius Smith. Several days later, Smith appears to be good as well.
According to NFL Network, the former Lions pass rusher is signing a one-year, $9 million deal with the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. The move comes less than 24 hours after the Eagles’ season-opening victory over the division-rival Dallas Cowboys.
The Eagles’ lack of pass rush was evident during their 24-20 win Thursday night, and now they’ve added a three-time Pro Bowler who turns 33 following Monday.
Following his release from the Lions in March -- a cost-cutting move that cleared $11 million in cap space over the next two years -- there was speculation about a potential reunion between