Za'Darius Smith signs with Atlanta Falcons on one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Za'Darius Smith has signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, worth $6 million plus $2 million in incentives. This deal reunites him with head coach Kevin Stefanski, who previously coached Smith in Cleveland. Smith briefly retired after playing for the Philadelphia Eagles last season. He previously had a two-year stint with the Browns from 2023 to 2024, recording 50 tackles and 10.5 sacks during that time.
- •Smith signs for $6 million, with $2 million in incentives.
- •He reunites with head coach Kevin Stefanski in Atlanta.
- •Smith recorded 50 tackles and 10.5 sacks with the Browns.
- •He announced his retirement after five games with the Eagles.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Veteran pass rusher spurns Browns to sign with another team
"He is receiving a one-year deal worth $6 million, with an additional $2 million in incentives.
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