Ross Tucker delivers reality check on Eagles’ Za’Darius Smith void with best fix

Ross Tucker's Reality Check on Eagles' Za'Darius Smith Void

The Philadelphia Eagles' defense has hit a roadblock with the unexpected retirement of veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith.

Smith's departure has left a significant void, with the remaining edge rushers - Jalyx Hunt, Josh Uche, Azeez Ojulari, and Patrick Johnson - combining for just eight quarterback hits and one sack all season.

Ross Tucker urges the Eagles to look inward, backing a rookie linebacker as the surprising fix for their edge rush woes.

Tucker, a former NFL player and analyst, delivered a blunt assessment on the WIP Midday Show, dismissing hopes of a superstar savior arriving via trade.

Author's summary: Ross Tucker suggests Eagles look inward to fix edge rush woes.

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