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Browns trade DE Za’Darius Smith to Lions needing help with pass rush after Aidan Hutchinson’s injury
With their season in shambles, the Browns began looking toward the future and traded defensive end Za'Darius Smith to Detroit for a pair of draft picks.
Lions' Za'Darius Smith: Practices in full Wednesday
Smith (personal) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report. Smith was held out of this past Sunday's game against Houston after being traded from Cleveland to Detroit on Nov. 5, but he will be good to go against Jacksonville on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Za'Darius Smith trade winners, losers: Lions land Aidan Hutchinson replacement
The Detroit Lions swung a deal for Cleveland Browns pass rusher Za'Darius Smith. Here are the winners and losers of the trade.
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,
Detroit Lions’ classy gesture catches eye of former player
Last week, the Detroit Lions traded for defensive end Za’Darius Smith, hoping to bolster their pass rush and run defense after suffering many injuries at the edge defender position. While fans were eager to see Smith play in a big “Sunday Night Football” contest with the Houston Texans,
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.
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?
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Lions still mulling Za'Darius Smith availability vs. Texans; Taylor Decker (shoulder) out
FILM STUDY:Za'Darius Smith won't replace Aidan Hutchinson, but will help Lions pass rush All things Lions: Latest Detroit ...
Sunday Night Football: Nico Collins, Za’Darius Smith inactive for Texans-Lions
Though Houston activated Collins to its 53-man roster on Saturday, the receiver is inactive for the Sunday night matchup ...
Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell 'hopeful' Sam LaPorta can play; Za'Darius Smith debut up next
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a left shoulder injury in Sunday's come-from-behind win over the Houston Texans.
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Reports: Za'Darius Smith is not expected to play Sunday night, Texans expect Tank Dell to play
The Lions traded for edge rusher Za'Darius Smith this week, but it looks like his Detroit debut ... but he was a full ...
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Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith: What to know about defensive end acquisition
On Monday morning, the Lions acquired edge rusher Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns ... which has been ravaged by ...
Za'Darius Smith to Practice Friday, Taylor Decker Will Sit Out
Detroit will welcome a new face on Friday, as newly acquired defensive end Za'Darius Smith will practice for the first time since being traded on Tuesday. Campbell allowed Smith two days off to ...