Za'Darius Smith Denies Browns Deal, Works Out for Falcons After 70.5-Sack Career
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 17
Za'Darius Smith Denies Browns Deal, Works Out for Falcons After 70.5-Sack Career
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 17
Summary
Za'Darius Smith said he has not signed with Cleveland, pushing back on weekend reports and posting that he had another workout scheduled with a different team.
Atlanta then hosted the three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher for a Monday workout, confirming the Browns are not alone in pursuing him.
Cleveland's interest is straightforward: Smith started 25 games for the Browns over two seasons, recording 10 sacks and 27 quarterback hits.
Atlanta's need may be sharper after Jalon Walker tore his ACL and James Pearce drew an eight-game suspension under the NFL's personal conduct policy.
The uncertainty adds to a turbulent stretch for Cleveland, which just traded Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round pick.