Smith reveals mother's illness prompted his sudden retirement
Za'Darius Smith said his decision to retire last season was to spend time with his mother before she passed away. The veteran linebacker surprised the Eagles with his retirement, and he has now come out of retirement to join the Falcons. He shared the explanation in his first press conference since returning.
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