Za'Darius Smith signs with Philadelphia, bringing a veteran edge presence and a 69-sack resume to a retooled Eagles pass rush. He’s entering a scheme led by Vic Fangio that leans on versatile pressure around the edge and mentoring younger players, with his role to be determined as he acclimates post-practice ramp-up.

Philadelphia backed Smith with one-year adds like Azeez Ojulari, Joshua Uche, and Ogbo Okoronkwo to rebuild depth after losing Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat. Jalen Carter’s status looms, but the rotation should boost sacks and pressure in coming weeks, elevating fantasy angles for the Eagles’ front.

Goedert remains a primary target, while Adoree’ Jackson’s expected start against Kansas City frames the secondary’s challenge. The edge crew’s evolution will drive sack upside and per-game fantasy value for Eagles pass-rushers, so monitor snap splits and how quickly Smith and co. meld with Fangio’s system.

Philadelphia faces a Sunday rematch with Kansas City after releasing their initial week-early practice report. Tanner McKee remains out with a fractured right thumb, paving the way for Sam Howell to serve as the QB2 behind Jalen Hurts. Goedert’s knee sprain could push Calcaterra and Granson into larger roles at tight end, with Granson and Cameron Latu cross-training at fullback amid VanSumeren’s injury. Shipley’s oblique/rib issue opens the door for Tank Bigsby to contribute, especially on kickoff returns. Dickerson and Hunt logged limited practices, while Za’Darius Smith projects to boost a pass rush that stalled in Week 1.

Fantasy angles center on Howell’s continued usage behind Hurts, Calcaterra and Granson sealing more snaps if Goedert sits, and Bigsby’s return duties potentially altering Shipley’s in-game upside. The Chiefs loom, with Philadelphia eyeing a sharper, deeper attack even as injuries test the depth chart.