”I just felt comfortable with this team because they lost a veteran leader last year in BG (Brandon Graham),” Smith said following his first practice, per the Eagles’ official website. “It was a great opportunity, great fit for me to come here and basically do what I do and just help the younger guys.”
Smith, 33, acknowledged he had interest from other teams but thought the Eagles were the best fit for his services.
“You know, man, I had a lot of teams calling, but I just felt comfortable coming to Philly,” Smith said. “I know Ogbo (Okoronkwo), we was together in Cleveland. I talked to him and he was just telling me about the organization, the locker room and the great people that are here. Dom (DiSandro), one of the head guys. Man, I love Dom.