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Lions Had Classy Reason for Not Playing Za’Darius Smith in First Game After Trade
The Detroit Lions acquired some help on the edge at this year's NFL trade deadline by acquiring Za'Darius Smith from the ...
Forbes7d
He’s No Aidan Hutchinson, But Za’Darius Smith Is What Detroit Needed
The most impactful move may not take as many headlines as some of the wide receiver trades seen league-wide, but the Lions trade for Za’Darius Smith could be the type of transaction being ...
detroitlions.com5d
Smith on trade
DL Za'Darius Smith speaks to the media about the trade that sent him from the Cleveland Browns to the Detroit Lions. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown speaks on the quality of defense that was able to keep them in ...
Detroit Free Press8d
Za’Darius Smith isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
Holmes addressed a massive need and acquired Cleveland defensive end Za’Darius Smith at a very low cost. He sent the Browns a 2025 fifth-rounder and a 2026 sixth-rounder for Smith and a 2026 ...
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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.
CBSSports.com4d
Lions' Za'Darius Smith: Not expected to play Sunday
Smith (personal), who is officially questionable for Sunday's game against Houston, isn't likely to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Smith was dealt from Cleveland to Detroit on ...
USA Today9d
Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Who won the Lions-Browns deal?
Roughly eight hours before the 2024 NFL trade deadline, they tangoed. Veteran edge rusher Za’Darius Smith moved north for a 2025 fifth round selection and a late-draft swap come 2026.
Forbes10d
Detroit Lions Expected To Trade For Za’Darius Smith, Reports NBC’s Pro Football Talk
On Sunday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk ramped up those rumors when he reported that there is an expectation that the Lions will trade for Cleveland Browns veteran Za’Darius Smith.
USA Today6d
Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him
The Detroit Lions are not sure if new addition Za'Darius Smith will be available for "Sunday Night Football" against the Houston Texans. On Wednesday, head coach Dan Campbell said they are going ...
Detroit Free Press3d
Detroit Lions vs. Texans inactives: Za'Darius Smith debut will have to wait
HOUSTON — Za'Darius Smith will get his bye week after all. Smith, the Detroit Lions' newly-acquired defensive end, is inactive for tonight's game against the Houston Texans. The Lions acquired ...
The Macomb Daily3d
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 ...