3 replacement options Eagles must consider after shocking Za'Darius Smith news

Los Angeles Rams v Philadelphia Eagles | Mitchell Leff/GettyImagesIt's just going from bad to worse for the Philadelphia Eagles. After an embarrassing loss to the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, edge rusher Za'Darius Smith dropped the shocking news that he's retiring from the NFL. Smith signed with the Eagles just after the start of this season and retired just over a month after joining the team.

The unexpected turn of events leaves the Eagles in a tricky situation moving forward. The veteran was a key part of their rotation on the defensive front and played a unique role for Vic Fangio's unit. Without him, Philadelphia is more vulnerable than ever to being overpowered by elite…