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September 5, 2025
Eagles sign DE Za’Darius Smith, place Ben VanSumeren on injured reserve
Jeff Neiburg
Philadelphia Inquirer
Eagles sign DE Za’Darius Smith, place Ben VanSumeren on injured reserve

Za'Darius Smith signs with the Eagles, adding veteran edge depth as Philly rebuilds after Sweat left and Graham retired. The plan pairs him with Joshua Uche, Azeez Ojulari and Ogbo Okoronkwo on one-year deals while rookie flare like Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith figure into the rotation. VanSumeren’s IR opens a roster spot. Smith’s 69 sacks across 140 games and 3 Pro Bowls, plus a 13.5-sack season with Green Bay in 2019, give fantasy managers reason to watch the edge group closely this season.

His return to the NFL at 33 brings upside and risk in equal measure. If Smith stays healthy and commands attention, the rest of Philly’s rushers could benefit, boosting sack potential for Uche, Ojulari and Okoronkwo. Rotation clarity will drive weekly value, but the overall upgrade to the Eagles’ rush aims to lift sack totals and create favorable fantasy matchups for multiple linemen.

Which Eagles edge rusher should fantasy players target for sacks after the Smith signing?How does the Smith signing affect Jalen Carter and interior pressure numbers?Is Za'Darius Smith likely to post another 9+ sack season at age 33?Which weekly matchup could yield the best sack chances for the Eagles' edge group?
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