Eagles Make Aggressive Move for 2x Pro Bowl Edge Rusher in $110 Million Deal to Replace Za'Darius Smith’s Surprise Retirement – Superstar’s Arrival at Lincoln Financial Field Now Just a Matter of Time
Eagles Make Aggressive Move for 2x Pro Bowl Edge Rusher in $110 Million Deal to Replace Za'Darius Smith’s Surprise Retirement – Superstar’s Arrival at Lincoln Financial Field Now Just a Matter of Time
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Just days after Za'Darius Smith shocked the league by announcing his retirement following Week 6, the Philadelphia Eagles have wasted no time responding. According to multiple reports from ESPN and The Athletic, the team is in advanced talks to acquire a two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher from the Miami Dolphins in a blockbuster deal valued at up to $110 million.
The move signals GM Howie Roseman’s determination to keep the Eagles’ defense dominant despite the loss of one of their most experienced leaders. Under head coach Nick Sirianni, the Eagles have built their defensive identity on relentless edge pressure — and Smith’s departure left a void only a top-tier pass rusher could fill.
Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Roseman explained why he believes this addition could reshape the team’s defense:
“What we need right now is energy, speed, and someone who can bring consistent pressure every single week. He brings all three. He doesn’t just make quarterbacks nervous — he lifts the entire defense. That kind of impact doesn’t show up on stat sheets.”
If finalized, the deal would unite the newcomer with Haason Reddick, forming one of the NFL’s most dangerous edge-rushing duos. Both rank among the league’s top ten in “pressure rate” over the past three seasons, and their combination could restore the fearsome defensive front that powered Philadelphia to dominance in 2022.
The player in question is Bradley Chubb — the former first-round pick who recorded 12 sacks as a rookie with the Denver Broncos and later became a cornerstone for the Miami Dolphins. At 6-foot-4, 268 pounds, Chubb’s explosiveness, technique, and football IQ make him the ideal fit for a defense hungry to reclaim its bite.
Sources close to the negotiations say the Eagles and Dolphins are nearing a final agreement, with the deal potentially being announced before the trade deadline.
If all goes as expected, Lincoln Financial Field may soon welcome a new force of nature — one capable of transforming the Eagles’ defense the moment he steps onto the field.
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