Eagles sign player who crushed Giants star in brutal hit last year
Eagles sign player who put Abdul Carter on the wrong end of a highlight reel.
The Eagles signed tight end Stone Smartt to a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the to NJ. com. NFL Network first reported the deal on Thursday afternoon.
In the first four years of his career, Smartt snagged 38 receptions for 432 yards and one touchdown. He played his first three seasons with the Chargers and the 2025 season with the Jets. He’s 6-4, 226 pounds, which makes him undersized for the position.
For reference: Eagles starting end Dallas Goedert weighs 256 pounds. Smartt makes up for his lack of his size with physicality. In a 2025 preseason game against the Giants, he leveled rookie pass rusher Abdul Carter on a chip block.
He has not been a consistent blocker, but that moment shows he can do it. He’s a good athlete and provides upside as a receiving option. Before transitioning to tight end, Smartt was a dual-threat quarterback for Old Dominion.