Smith, 32, is a three-time Pro Bowl who began last season with the Cleveland Browns before a midseason trade to the Detroit Lions. He played in eight games post-trade, compiling four sacks, 34 quarterback pressures and a 16.7% QB pressure rate. He had nine total sacks in 17 combined games with Detroit and Cleveland last season.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran DE Za'Darius Smith, 32, and placed fullback Ben VanSumeren (knee) on injured reserve. Smith spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions last season, posting nine combined sacks,

UPDATE: Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren suffered a torn patellar tendon on Thursday night, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. His season is over. Very unfortunate news. The Eagles officially placed BVS on injured reserve to make room to sign Za’Darius Smith to the roster.