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The Cleveland Browns may seem much less intimidating on defense after trading Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, but the unit still boasts plenty of playmakers. Two-time Pro Bowl selection and former Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse, reigning DROY Carson Schwesinger, former All-Pro Quincy Williams, five-time Pro Bowler Denzel Ward and young defensive tackle Mason Graham, to name a few, can collectively disrupt offenses in 2026. But this squad can use another solid contributor. Is Za’Darius Smith the man for the job?
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Cleveland welcomed in the 2020 Second-Team All-Pro defensive end for a workout on Thursday, per Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network. Smith recently came out of retirement after calling it quits while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles last October. If the Browns are fine with his health and conditioning, it may behoove them to reunite with the three-time Pro Bowler
Smith has racked up 70.5 sacks in 145 regular season games, making an impact for the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Browns, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. A veteran player who has excelled in multiple places can be quite useful for a franchise that is still searching for an identity and winning culture. Moreover, he already knows his way around town
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Smith arrived in Clevelands in 25 games for the squad. He will turn 34 a few days before Browns’ season opener, so fans should manage their expectations. Even so, there is potential upside to a reunion
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If Za’Darius Smith can provide guidance for some of the younger guys and manufacture pressure here and there, he will be an incredibly valuable asset for the team. The Browns will have to decide if such an outcome is realistic, as they prepare their roster for the new campaign
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