Za'Darius Smith Finds Purpose Again | Philadelphia Eagles News

ZaDarius Smith, a Pro Bowl edge rusher, walked away from his 11th NFL season after just five games to be with his dying mother — a heart-wrenching sacrifice that led to the loss of her, then his grandmother and father in quick succession. Amid grief, Cleveland GM Andrew Berry reached out, sparking a workout with the Browns — though no deal materialized, the Atlanta Falcons stepped in, offering him a fresh start. With ties to coach Kevin Stefanski and his late mother’s lifelong dream of playing for Atlanta, Smith signed a one-year, $6M deal, rekindling his passion and aiming for his 100th sack milestone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0b890f544b75a2d