Za'Darius Smith signs with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal, set to rekindle a playoff-caliber edge tandem and face his former team, Green Bay, in Week 9 on Monday Night Football at Lambeau. The move injects veteran sack-juice into a ferocious Eagles defense while teammate AJ Dillon lands in Philly, signaling a nuanced shift for the NFC juggernauts and a potential domino effect for fantasy IDP and defensive-streaming upside.

Smith peaked with double-digit sacks in two Pro Bowl seasons, but injuries muted his 2021, and unsigned status this offseason left questions. Philadelphia’s 2024 defense ranked among the league’s best, suggesting Smith could contribute immediately if healthy. Dillon’s arrival adds a contrasting backfield dynamic for the Eagles, widening the roster’s fictional fantasy value through more layered game plans and snap opportunities as the season unfolds.