{
  "id": 822665,
  "title": "Browns Eye Reunion With Retired Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/browns-eye-reunion-with-retired-pro-bowl-pass-rusher",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T00:48:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-eye-reunion-retired-pro-004857097.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cleveland Browns are considering a reunion with three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za' Darius Smith. The 33-year-old worked out for the team on Thursday, following his announcement of retirement in October. Smith, who previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings, joined the Browns in May 2023 via trade from the Minnesota Vikings. During his tenure in Cleveland, Smith amassed 10.5 sacks and 20 quarterback hits in his first season, and re-signed with the team the following offseason. He registered five sacks through the first nine games of 2024 before being sent to the Detroit Lions. Smith's familiarity with the Browns and recent productive performance make him an appealing option for the team's search for veteran pass-rusher depth.",
  "summary": "The Cleveland Browns are looking to pull a former Pro Bowl pass-rusher out of retirement, hosting him for a workout ahead of their preseason opener. The post Browns Eye Reunion With Retired Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher appeared first on HEAVY.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cleveland Browns exploring reunion with Darius Smith.",
    "Smith worked out for Browns on Thursday after retirement.",
    "Smith previously played for Eagles and Vikings, joined Browns in 2023."
  ],
  "editors_take": "A reunion with Za'Darius Smith would bolster the Browns' pass-rush with a veteran presence familiar with the team and having shown recent productivity.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}