The Philadelphia Eagles played like the Super Bowl champs in the first four weeks, but have been struggling for the past couple of weeks. First, they dropped the Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos before a Week 6 embarrassing loss against the New York Giants in Week 6. To make it trickier, their defense now has a noticeable hole.

On Monday, October 13, the veteran edge rusher, Za’Darius Smith, unexpectedly announced his retirement via a post shared on his IG handle. “I knew this day would come. But now that it’s here, I’m feeling so many emotions I never expected,” Smith wrote. “Who would’ve thought that a kid from Greenville, AL, with just one year of high school football experience, would go on to play professional football in the NFL for 11 incredible years!”

“This game has given me the opportunity to meet great coaches, compete alongside some of the best players ever, and represent some of the greatest organizations in the league. Football has transformed my life and my family’s lives forever. And for that, I’m forever grateful. There have been challenges along the way. But the rewards have outweighed them all and helped me learn, grow, and evolve as a man.”

“…And to the fans, the biggest thank you of all. To every fan from each organization I represented: thank you, thank you, thank you for everything! From wearing my jerseys, collecting my cards, sending letters, sharing your opinions (good and tough ones alike), and most importantly, showing love. I felt it all. As I step into the newest season of my life, please know this game has meant the world to me. The lessons learned on and off the field will stay with me forever.”

Now that the 33-year-old has hung up his cleats after 11 incredible seasons of professional football, let’s take a look at his net worth and his career earnings.

What is Za’Darius Smith’s Net Worth in 2025?

After spending a couple of years at Kentucky, Smith joined the Baltimore Ravens as a fourth round, 122nd overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. But the edge rusher struggled to make an immediate impact upon entering professional football. For the next decade, Smith had been a journeyman edge rusher, having played for six different teams.

The Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, you name it. The 33-year-old had brief stints with multiple teams before eventually joining the Eagles. In the process, Smith tallied 70.5 total sacks to his name and earned three Pro Bowl nods. In a career spanning 11 years, Za’Darius Smith has an estimated net worth of over $25 million.

While his brand endorsement deals and other gigs besides the NFL aren’t clear yet, one thing’s for sure: The veteran edge rusher has successfully stacked up a pretty chunk of money, thanks to his contracts with the NFL teams.

Za’Darius Smith’s NFL contract breakdown

Over 11 NFL seasons, Za’Darius Smith spent four years with the Ravens after his debut, three with the Packers, and had brief stops with a few other teams, including the Browns and Detroit Lions, before landing with the Eagles this season. Smith signed his rookie deal with the Ravens worth $2.76 million, including a $483K signing bonus.

After putting up strong performances over the next four seasons, his contract value surged, leading him to a massive four-year, $66 million deal with the Packers. The 33-year-old spent three years in Green Bay before moving to Minnesota on a three-year, $42 million deal. His stint with the Vikings didn’t pan out as hoped, and he was subsequently traded to the Browns, where he spent a year and a half before moving on to the Lions.

Fast forward to 2025 and following Philadelphia’s season-opening win over the Dallas Cowboys, the team signed Smith to a one-year, $4.25 million deal. Have a look at his NFL contracts throughout the years:

How much is the former Eagles’ edge rusher’s current contract worth?

Za’Darius Smith and the Eagles agreed to a one-year deal following Philadelphia’s season-opening win over the Cowboys. While many reported the deal as a $9 million contract, that figure wasn’t entirely accurate.

Per reports, Smith signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal, including performance incentives. If the reports are accurate, the maximum value of his contract was $8.25 million.

In terms of performance incentives, Smith could have earned $500K for a Pro Bowl selection. On top of that, he stood to make another $500K if he played at least 30% of the snaps in the NFC Championship and the Eagles won the NFC title. But that is if he recorded at least 11 regular-season sacks or made the Pro Bowl, with the same conditions applying if the Eagles reached the Super Bowl. Fast forward to now, and Smith has already hung up his cleats.