The Lions have leaned on a variety of players to make up for the absence of Hutchinson, including Levi Onwuzurike, James Houston and Josh Paschal, but none of them has been an every-down player like Hutchinson was. Adding Smith gives Detroit another player to add to that rotation.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens were buyers as the NFL trade deadline passed Tuesday. The New Orleans Saints were the most prominent sellers. Wide receivers and pass rushers remained in focus,