Za’Darius Smith was a fourth-round pick out of Kentucky in the 2015 NFL Draft, going to the Baltimore Ravens.

He’s spent the past 3 years as a key member of the Green Bay Packers’ defense, helping the team to the playoffs each year.

Now, though, he’s heading to one of the Packers’ rivals. The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday that Smith was signing a 3-year contract that is worth a reported $42 million:

In 7 NFL seasons, including the 2021 season that was cut short by injury, Smith has recorded 227 total tackles and 44.5 sacks. He has forced 8 fumbles and has broken up 7 passes.

He figures to be a major part of the Vikings’ defense over the next 3 seasons, just like he was in Green Bay.