Tim McManus
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles added some edge assist with the signing of veteran defensive finish Za'Darius Smith Friday.
In a corresponding transfer, they positioned fullback Ben VanSumeren on injured reserve.
Smith, 32, frolicked with each the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions final season and posted 9 mixed sacks and 17 quarterback hits.
Initially a fourth-round choose of the Baltimore Ravens, he has additionally performed for the Inexperienced Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings over 10 seasons, accumulating 69 profession sacks.
The Eagles misplaced Brandon Graham to retirement and Josh Sweat in free company this previous offseason. They signed Joshua Uche and Azeez Ojulari to one-year offers to assist starters Nolan Smith Jr. and Jalyx Hunt. Ojulari had a quiet summer season and was inactive for the season opener towards the Cowboys.
VanSumeren injured his knee on the opening kickoff Thursday and didn't return.
