Quick Info
| Profession | American football defensive end and outside linebacker |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Montgomery, Alabama, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Za’Darius Smith
15/10/2026
Smith cleared concussion protocol but remained limited in practice because of a neck injury. He had missed the Falcons' Sunday night game against the Baltimore Ravens after leaving the previous week's win over the New Orleans Saints with a concussion and neck injury.
18/08/2026
Za'Darius Smith agreed to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, ending his retirement that began after the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Eagles. The deal reunited him with head coach Kevin Stefanski, who had coached him with the Cleveland Browns in 2023 and 2024. The Falcons signed him to bolster their pass rush ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Za'Darius Smith is an American professional football defensive end and outside linebacker who plays for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft and has also played for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. |
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| Known For | Pass rushing and sack production; three-time Pro Bowl selection (2019, 2020, 2022) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'4" |
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| Position | Defensive end / Outside linebacker |
| Weight | 270 lb |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Greenville High School (Greenville, Alabama) |
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Career
| NFL Draft | 2015, 4th round, 122nd overall, Baltimore Ravens | ||||||||
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| Recent Activity | Announced retirement from the NFL in 2025 while with the Philadelphia Eagles, later returned and signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons in 2026 | ||||||||
| Falcons Contract (2026) | One-year deal reported at about $6 million, agreed on 18/08/2026, ending his retirement | ||||||||
| 2026 Season Role | Defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons, reunited with head coach Kevin Stefanski |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Detroit Lions during the 2024 season. | |
| 2. Has played both defensive end and outside linebacker during his career. | |
| 3. Was previously coached by Kevin Stefanski with the Cleveland Browns, who is now the Falcons head coach. | |
| 4. Was named a Pro Bowler in the 2019 and 2020 seasons while with the Green Bay Packers. |
