Za'Darius Smith signs with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, incentives included. Detroit cut him citing cap space, a move fans now see as a missed chance to boost a thin Lions pass rush behind Aidan Hutchinson with Davenport as a health risk. Philly’s upgrade stiffens a top NFC defense, while Detroit bets on depth and internal development to push toward a Super Bowl run.