The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the best rosters in the NFL. Jalen Hurts and company guide the offense while the defense works as a head-on, aggressive unit. One of the players in charge of getting to the opposing quarterback has now suddenly retired.

Za’Darius Smith is a three-time Pro Bowler and signed with the Eagles this season. He had 1.5 sacks already and was a key part of the defensive line rotation. Now, via his official Instagram, he has announced his retirement from the NFL.

Smith, who has 70.5 career-sacks, went to the Pro Bowl twice with the Green Bay Packers and once more when playing for the Minnesota Vikings. A prolific pass rusher, now the Eagles will try to cover up for the hole Smith left.

Eagles OLB depth chart without Za’Darius Smith

Smith earned the starting ou

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