On Monday, NFL star Za’Darius Smith announced his decision to retire from the league, marking the end of his 11-year career in professional football, which has spanned across multiple teams and significant contributions to the sport.
Smith, a three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher, played for the Philadelphia Eagles during his 11th season in the NFL. He announced his retirement on social media, reflecting on his journey from a modest beginning in Greenville, Alabama, where he had only one year of high school football experience to becoming a respected NFL player.