Detroit Lions, Za'Darius Smith

Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him
On Thursday, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said they will decide on his status after he arrives to the team building on Friday. "(I'm) really happy to get Za'Darius," Glenn said. "Obviously,
Opinion
Za'Darius Smith may not be elite, but he might be key to a Detroit Lions' Super Bowl run
It's hard to say which player is the "one player away" from a title, but Za'Darius Smith may be the one in a complementary role for the Detroit Lions.
What the Lions are getting in Za’Darius Smith and how their pass rush looks with him in it
For the last few weeks, with the trade deadline drawing nearer and nearer, Lions general manager Brad Holmes had been working the phones in search of help for the roster he constructed, and a pass-rusher to account for the loss of Aidan Hutchinson.
Pass rushers rare at trade deadline, but Detroit Lions 'excited' to add Za'Darius Smith
"Most teams aren’t going to give them up, they don’t care what you say, which is smart." The Lions acquired Za'Darius Smith in a deadline-day trade with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, sending a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Browns and swapping 2026 draft choices in the deal.
Lions Giving Za'Darius Smith Two Days Off After Trade
The Detroit Lions have already given their first assignment to newly acquired defensive end Za'Darius Smith. After making the deal to add the veteran, coach Dan Campbell said Smith will be tasked with taking the next two days to refresh before reporting to the team's Allen Park facility on Friday.
Opinion
Za’Darius Smith isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
Lions general manager Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade to cover himself and get some edge-rushing help, even if he didn't land an elite player.
Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline after the Za'Darius Smith deal
The NFL trade deadline hit at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday with no fresh news involving the Detroit Lions. GM Brad Holmes and the Lions made their move hours earlier on Tuesday morning in acquiring EDGE Za'Da
Za'Darius Smith Traded to Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have acquired defensive end Za'Darius Smith in a trade with the Cleveland Browns.
Browns trade deadline takeaways start with Za'Darius Smith going, everyone else staying
The Browns made just one trade by the Tuesday NFL deadline. What are the takeaways from such a quiet day for Cleveland.
Looking into the Lions future draft picks after the NFL trade deadline
The trade deadline has officially wrapped up and the Lions have made their move, trading with the Cleveland Browns for premier edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, who will fill in for an
Trade Deadlines Roundup: Lions Acquire Browns LB Za'Darius Smith
Lions Acquire Browns LB Za'Darius Smith
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Dungeon of Doom mailbag: Farewell Kyle, evaluating addition of Za’Darius Smith
For those unaware, Kyle Meinke will leave his post on the Detroit Lions beat after a decade-plus covering ... And don’t ...
Za’Darius Smith’s arrival to Lions delayed, Jameson Williams returns, and more
Just like that, Williams’ two-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy is over. He ...
Za'Darius Smith contract gives the Lions options with their new EDGE
The Detroit Lions have a new pass rusher on the defense in EDGE Za’Darius Smith. Lions GM Brad Holmes pulled the ...
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Film Study: Lions new DE Za'Darius Smith is a near-perfect fit for the Lions defense
It’s been a few weeks in the making but the Detroit Lions finally made the trade with the Cleveland Browns for ...
NFL Trade Deadline: Commanders deal from pick stockpile, score CB Marshon Lattimore
Signaling the franchise views itself as a contender again, the Washington Commanders gave up three draft picks to acquire Pro ...