Philadelphia, PA – July 2, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive cornerstone has pledged his future to the team, vowing to retire in Philadelphia and deliver the city’s next Super Bowl, sources told ESPN. His heartfelt commitment, shared amid a defining offseason, has set the Philly fanbase ablaze with championship dreams.
The 26-year-old star, nearing the end of his rookie contract, is expected to sign a lucrative extension that will keep him in midnight green for years to come. DeVonta Smith is choosing legacy over a potentially higher payday elsewhere — a rare gesture in today’s NFL. His loyalty resonates as the Birds gear up for a 2025 title run, per The Athletic.
Smith, the Eagles’ 2021 first-round pick, spoke candidly on 94WIP’s Go Birds podcast. “I could’ve waited for the market and chased something bigger, but I’ve got everything I need right here,” he said. “Philadelphia believed in me from Day 1. This team, this city — it made me who I am. I want to help bring it another Super Bowl. That’s how I want to be remembered.”
Smith is coming off his third consecutive 1,000-yard season, recording over 1,100 yards and multiple clutch touchdowns in 2024. In his first four seasons, he has totaled 4,200+ receiving yards and has become one of the NFL’s most reliable route runners, per Pro Football Reference. His precise execution, footwork, and connection with quarterback Jalen Hurts have defined the modern Eagles offense.
“Smitty’s our tone-setter,” head coach Nick Sirianni said, per Bleeding Green Nation. “He plays with discipline, with trust, and with fire. He’s the kind of player that lifts a franchise.”
According to sources close to the team, Smith is finalizing a four-year extension projected to exceed $100 million — placing him among the top-paid wide receivers in football while locking him in through 2029. That deal would be a testament to his consistency and leadership, not just his stats.
Fans erupted on X after the news broke, with hashtags like #FlyWith6Forever and #DevontaIsPhilly trending across the city. Drafted out of Alabama, Smith has long been seen as the calm force behind Philly’s playoff consistency — a quiet killer in clutch moments and the embodiment of Eagles toughness.
Smith’s commitment arrives as GM Howie Roseman continues loading up for a Super Bowl run, with new acquisitions like Kyle Pitts and Patrick Queen adding firepower. Smith’s partnership with A.J. Brown and rookie Malachi Corley could be one of the most dynamic receiver trios in the NFL this season.
As the Eagles prepare for a Week 1 showdown with San Francisco and a season filled with Super Bowl expectations, Smith’s loyalty sends a clear message: he’s not here for stats — he’s here for history.
Can DeVonta Smith turn loyalty into legacy?
Stay tuned to ESPN for updates!
