Lions Had Classy Reason for Not Playing Za’Darius Smith in First Game After Trade
T he Detroit Lions acquired some help on the edge at this year's NFL trade deadline by acquiring Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns. Unlike most trade acquisitions, though,
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.
Lions' Za'Darius Smith: Practices in full Wednesday
Practices in full Wednesday
Reacts Survey: What are your expectations for Za’Darius Smith’s Lions debut?
Checking in with Detroit Lions fans for our latest SB Nation Reacts survey: What are your expectations for Za’Darius Smith’s Lions debut?
Is Za'Darius Smith playing this week? Here's what Lions coach Dan Campbell said
The Detroit Lions opted to sit veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith last week, even though he was ready to play. Head coach Dan Campbell explained the thought process behind that and revealed that Smith will make his debut in Week 11.
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.
2024 NFL Week 10 injury tracker: Bills' Dalton Kincaid hurts knee; Eagles' Darius Slay exits but returns
The NFL is often a war of attrition, and Week 10 has been no exception. Here, we're keeping track of all the notable injuries ...
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NFL News: Lions Prioritize Player Well-Being by Sitting Za'Darius Smith in Week 10
Za'Darius Smith, acquired just before the trade deadline ... Without a break, Smith would have played an 18-game ...
Burning Question: What Is Expectation for Debut of Za'Darius Smith?
After sitting out last week, defensive end Za'Darius Smith will join the fold in Detroit's return to Ford Field after two consecutive road games. With the veteran's team debut on the horizon, coach ...
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 ...
NFL rumors: How Baron Browning, Za'Darius Smith may affect Azeez Ojulari trade market
“The Giants have received several calls on pass rusher Azeez Ojulari, but the Baron Browning trade could loom large. Browning ...
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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 the ...
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NY Giants NFL trade deadline: Big Blue refuses to deal Azeez Ojulari, Darius Slayton
With teams around the NFL buying and selling, the Giants decided to stick to the value placed on sought-after players such as Azeez Ojulari and Darius Slayton, allowing the deadline to pass ...
NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za’Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams
Hours before the NFL’s trade deadline at 4 p.m., the NFC-leading Lions (7-1) acquired defensive end Za’Darius Smith from the ...
NFL trade deadline: Detroit Lions add pass rusher Za’Darius Smith to replace Aidan Hutchinson
Other teams still are trying to make a deal. Hours before the NFL’s trade deadline at 3 p.m. Central time Tuesday, the ...