Detroit Lions, Za'Darius Smith and NFL

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,
NFL rumors: Lions' Za'Darius Smith trade with Browns is imminent
“The Lions and Browns have discussed a potential trade for defensive end Za’Darius Smith. At this point, the expectation is that it’ll be more than talk. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the current expectation is that Smith will be traded to Detroit tonight or tomorrow.” – Mike Florio, ProFootballTalk
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 ‘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.
NFL rumors: Lions linked to Za'Darius Smith head of 2024 NFL trade deadline
The NFL Trade Deadline is Tuesday, November 5. After playing collegiately at East Mississippi Community College as well as Kentucky, Smith declared for the NFL Draft and was eventually selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Lions acquire Za’Darius Smith from Browns for draft picks
The Detroit Lions are bolstering their pass rush by acquiring one of the top targets available at the trade deadline. Detroit completed a trade with the Cleveland Browns to get Za’Darius Smith and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2026.
Lions' reason for sitting Za'Darius Smith is a great look for Detroit
The Detroit Lions decided to hold off edge rusher Za'Darius Smith's debut for another week after making him inactive for the Week 10 game against the Houston Texans. Following the Lions' win, Smith explained why he didn't suit up.
Za'Darius Smith: I Hate That Dan Campbell Gave Week Off
Za'Darius Smith was not active in his first game as a member of the Detroit Lions organization, a Sunday night showdown against Houston. However, he could be seen and heard on the team's sideline. Donning a black Lions windbreaker and team-issued shorts,
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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 ...
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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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Za'Darius Smith trade winners, losers: Lions land Aidan Hutchinson replacement
The 2024 NFL trade deadline will pass at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 5, but the Detroit Lions didn't waste any time in swinging a deal to bolster their roster. The Lions acquired veteran pass ...
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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 isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
I would have preferred a trade for Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson, who is two years younger than Smith, leads the NFL with ...
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.