Getty Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Za’Darius Smith.
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During the 2025 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles saw a strange trend of players retiring not long after joining them.
One of them was the veteran defensive standout, Za’Darius Smith.
The 33-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Eagles in September 2025. Not even halfway through the season, Smith called it quits.
Considering his age–and the fact that his retirement didn’t come due to medical reasons–one NFL writer hopes to see Smith return to action.
Ex-Eagles Player Encouraged To Reverse Shocking NFL Retirement
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