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    Green Bay Packers: Former Edge Rusher Za’Darius Smith’s Latest Action Indicates Time in Minnesota Is Over

    Robin M AdamsBy Robin M AdamsFebruary 19, 2023Updated:March 8, 20231 Comment3 Mins Read
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    Former Green Bay Packers edge rusher Za'Darius Smith
    Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
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    There was a great deal of unspoken passive-aggressive drama between the Green Bay Packers and Za’Darius Smith in 2021. According to rumors, Smith was upset about not being voted one of the team’s captains by his teammates. All of a sudden, he just had to miss all but one game and spend time away from the Packers in order to rehab his sore back. Whether or not that rumor is true doesn’t really matter, I suppose, but it is worth noting that Smith had himself a custom-made captain necklace chain made after the season.

    In addition to whatever weird drama was going on between Smith and his teammates, the Packers decided to cut Smith to save money towards the 2022 salary cap. Once a free agent, Smith initially came to a verbal agreement with his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, but backed out to sign a contract with the Minnesota Vikings. His purpose was clear: to stick it to the Packers. Now, ironically, it appears that history is repeating itself just one year later for Smith.

    Za’Darius Smith Is Selling His House in Minnesota Already

    According to Ben Goessling of The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Smith has already put the home he bought in Minnesota up for sale:

    #Vikings edge rusher Za’Darius Smith appears to be preparing to sell his house in Eagan; the property is listed as “coming soon” on the real estate market.

    — Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) February 17, 2023

    Now, Goessling does note in a reply to his own post that putting his house up for sale does not necessarily mean that Smith is going to be released. It should be noted, however, that Smith is due to carry a $16,990,186 cap hit into 2023. His dead cap hit, however, is just $3,333,334. In other words, the Vikings can save over $13 million towards their salary cap by releasing Smith.

    One would assume that new Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores may have some say in whether or not Smith comes back. They could certainly restructure him instead. It is interesting, though, how so much of what is going on with Smith this offseason mirrors last offseason.

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    1. Alfred on February 19, 2023 12:50 pm

      Enough drama with that nut Aaron Rodgers let him go

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