Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Za'Darius Smith announced his sudden retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons in a lengthy post shared on his Instagram account Monday (October 13).

Smith, 33, a three-time Pro Bowler, signed with the Eagles, his fifth team since 2021, last offseason.

"I knew this day would come — but now that it’s here, I’m feeling so many emotions I never expected," Smith wrote. "Who would’ve thought that a kid from Greenville, AL, with just one year of high school football experience, would go on to play professional football in the NFL for 11 incredible years!

"This game has given me the opportunity to meet great coaches, compete alongside some of the best players ever, and represent some of the greatest organizations in the league. Football has transformed my lif

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