Za'Darius Smith Not Likely to Play Against Texans

NFL News: Lions Prioritize Player Well-Being by Sitting Za'Darius Smith in Week 10
In an impressive Week 10 win over the Houston Texans, the Detroit Lions continued their playoff push with a team-first mentality. Despite a tough game from QB Jared Goff, who threw five interceptions,
Za'Darius Smith sees why Lions are 'dominant' after first practice with new team; DE hoping to play vs. Vikings
Newly acquired pass rusher Za'Darius Smith practiced for the first time with the Detroit Lions on Friday, and the veteran hopes to make an impact on what he called a "dominant" football team.
NFL News: Za'Darius Smith makes major admission after being traded to Detroit Lions
One of the NFL's top defensive ends, Za'Darius Smith, arrived to Detroit Lions from the Cleveland Browns on the final day of the trade deadline. One of the NFL‘s breakout teams, the Detroit Lions, made a highly successful move on the final day of the trade deadline by adding one of the league’s top defensive ends,
Za'Darius Smith has message for Lions teammates before Week 10 kickoff
Detroit Lions edge rusher Za'Darius Smith won't be making his debut with his new team in Week 10 against the Houston Texans. But he did have a message for his new teammates ahead of kickoff, which he shared on social media.
The Lions decision making on not playing Za'Darius Smith against the Texans points to a big reason players want to play for Detroit
I know it's a bit disappointing becasue you waited and waited for the Detroit Lions to make a trade and then they finally did last Tuesday when they brought in former Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith to help them out on the edge,
Report: Za'Darius Smith Not Likely to Play Against Texans
The debut of new Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith is likely on hold. After joining his new squad Friday, the team has reportedly decided not to play the veteran against the Houston Texans.
Report: Za’Darius Smith not expected to make Lions debut vs. Texans
Despite trading for him on Tuesday, the Detroit Lions are expected to be without Za’Darius Smith Sunday night vs. the Texans.
Is Za'Darius Smith playing this week? Latest update on Lions edge rusher
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Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Who won deal between Lions, Browns?
Hours ahead of the NFL's cutoff for moves on Tuesday, the Lions agreed to acquire defensive end Za'Darius Smith from ...
Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him
The Lions knew Smith, a three-time Pro Bowler with five sacks with Cleveland ... The Lions are tied for fifth in the ...
Za'Darius Smith explains his cryptic tweet on NFL trade deadline day
Whether the cryptic tweet helped grease the skids for the trade, we may never know. But the deal was done less than 90 ...
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Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith: What to know about defensive end acquisition
Smith played limited snaps in the Browns' loss to the L.A. Chargers and finished with one tackle for loss. The Lions ...
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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 ...
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Za’Darius Smith ‘ready to roll’ for Lions debut vs. Jaguars, says Dan Campbell
On Monday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the team’s newest defensive end, Za'Darius Smith, and shared when fans can expect to see him take the field.
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 ...
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Film review: Za'Darius Smith won't replace Aidan Hutchinson, but will help Lions pass rush
The NFL average is 4.57 yards, and the Lions' top edge rusher in their sack-less game the Packers last week, Al-Quadin Muhammad, was 4.69 yards. Smith's success as a pass rusher this season has ...
Lions make first big move of NFL trade deadline day by acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Browns
The Lions are doing what they can to fill that Aidan Hutchinson-sized hole in their defense for their Super Bowl push.
Za’Darius Smith paid Brodric Martin thousands of dollars to wear No. 99 jersey in Detroit
When defensive end Za'Darius Smith was traded from the Browns to the Lions, one of his first priorities was to secure his preferred jersey number, 99.