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    Za'Darius Smith

    Za'DariusSmith

    • Defensive End
    • Birthdate
      9/8/1992
    • College
      Kentucky
    • Draft Info
      2015: Rd 4, Pk 122 (BAL)
    • Birthplace
      Greenville, AL

    Stats

    • SOLO
      223
    • SACK
      70.5
    • FF
      10
    • INT
      0
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      • Regrading eight NFL trades from last year's deadline: Hindsight on Adams to the Jets, Cooper to the Bills
        • 7M
        • Seth Walder
        Regrading eight NFL trades from last year's deadline: Hindsight on Adams to the Jets, Cooper to the Bills
        • Eagles' pass rush depth takes hit as Smith retires
          • 7M
          • Tim McManus
          Eagles' pass rush depth takes hit as Smith retires
          • Best fits for remaining NFL free agents, trade candidates: Bowen picks new teams for 14 players
            • 1Y
            • Matt Bowen
            J.K. Dobbins
            • Lions to release veteran DE Smith, source says
              • 1Y
              • Eric Woodyard
              Za'Darius Smith #99 (black jersey, blue lettering) of the Detroit Lions celebrates
              • NFL has no issue with 'Trump dance' celebrations
                • 1Y
                NFL has no issue with 'Trump dance' celebrations
                • Lions unsure if Z. Smith makes debut vs. Texans
                  • 2Y
                  • Eric Woodyard
                  Lions unsure if Z. Smith makes debut vs. Texans
                  • Is Za'Darius Smith Lions' missing piece? Answering 5 key questions about the trade
                    • 2Y
                    • Eric Woodyard, Daniel Oyefusi
                    Za'Darius Smith
                    • Lions bolster pass rush, trade for Browns' Smith
                      • 2Y
                      Lions bolster pass rush, trade for Browns' Smith
                      • Browns DE Smith carted off with knee contusion
                        • 2Y
                        • Daniel Oyefusi
                        Smith
                        • The Browns had the NFL's top defense in 2023, and believe there's more in store for 2024
                          • 2Y
                          • Daniel Oyefusi
                          Myles Denzel

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                        Za'Darius Smith: We can be dominant if we come together
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                        Key aim for Chargers OC McDaniel: Help QB Herbert 'own the position'

                        Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel outlined his plan Friday to reshape the way Justin Herbert plays quarterback.
                        Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love signs rookie deal, eager to do 'right by them'

                        Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love signs rookie deal, eager to do 'right by them'

                        Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love signed his rookie deal Friday, worth a fully guaranteed $53.9 million over four years with a team option for a fifth season.
                        Breece Hall signs contract extension with Jets

                        Breece Hall signs contract extension with Jets

                        Rich Eisen discusses Breece Hall's 3-year, $45.75M extension to stay with the New York Jets.
                        Cards not falling behind with Jacoby Brissett absent, coach says

                        Cards not falling behind with Jacoby Brissett absent, coach says

                        Jacoby Brissett, who has been informed by the Cardinals that he is their starting quarterback, according to a source, remains absent from Arizona's voluntary workouts.
                        Breece Hall gets paid: What it means for Jets, fantasy and RBs

                        Breece Hall gets paid: What it means for Jets, fantasy and RBs

                        How does this Breece Hall deal impact the Jets' future? What are the fantasy ramifications? Here is the intel. 
                        RB Breece Hall gets 3-year extension worth up to $45.75M

                        RB Breece Hall gets 3-year extension worth up to $45.75M

                        Jets running back Breece Hall, given the franchise tag on March 3, agreed to a three-year, $43.5 million contract Friday that can be worth up to $45.75 million, sources told ESPN.
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