Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Eagles Bolster Defense with Za'Darius Smith, VanSumeren Injured
The Philadelphia Eagles football team has made some changes.
They have added a new player, Za'Darius Smith, to their defense to help them stop the other team from scoring.
Smith is a veteran player who has been very good at tackling other players in the past.
Unfortunately, another player, Ben VanSumeren, got hurt during the opening kickoff of a game and is going to be out for at least a month.
The team hopes that Smith can help them win games while VanSumeren recovers.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran defensive end Za’Darius Smith.
Smith has an extensive NFL resume, including multiple Pro Bowl selections.
Smith played with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions last season.
Ben VanSumeren was placed on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury.
VanSumeren's injury occurred during the opening kickoff of a game.
- Who
- Philadelphia Eagles and players Za'Darius Smith and Ben VanSumeren
- What
- The Eagles signed Za'Darius Smith and placed Ben VanSumeren on Injured Reserve.
- When
- September 5
- Where
- Philadelphia
- Why
- To strengthen the defense (Smith) and due to a knee injury (VanSumeren).
- Player Signed
- Za'Darius Smith
- Position
- Defensive End
- Player Injured
- Ben VanSumeren
- Injury
- Knee
- Smith's Career Sacks
- 69
- VanSumeren's Status
- Injured Reserve (IR)