New Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith sent social media into a frenzy with his 'SMH' post in the early hours of Tuesday, the NFL's trade deadline. Though the tweet was later deleted, it made fans ponder whether he was unhappy with his situation ...

Za'Darius Smith practiced Friday with the Detroit Lions for the first ... The Lions acquired Smith for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a swap of 2026 draft choices at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, then gave him Wednesday and Thursday off practice to get ...

Allen Park — Za'Darius Smith apologizes for causing any angst ... In the days and weeks leading up to the NFL trade deadline, there was plenty of smoke regarding a potential deal that would send Smith to the Lions. His public unhappiness on social ...

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 recouparate, as his previous team was beginning its bye week when the deal was made.

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 Lions made their move hours earlier on Tuesday morning in acquiring EDGE Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for ...

The Lions are doing what they can to fill that Aidan Hutchinson-sized hole in their defense for their Super Bowl push.

“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

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 Cleveland Browns, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

Even in just a brief session, Smith's joy was apparent and he repeatedly hinted that he hopes he can play on Sunday and how excited he is to be part of the Lions.

Meanwhile, offensive tackle Taylor Decker suffered a shoulder injury in practice Thursday and was ruled out for Sunday's game. Other players ruled out include Brodric Martin, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Emmanuel Moseley and Malcolm Rodriguez.

Even in just a brief session, Smith's joy was apparent and he repeatedly hinted that he hopes he can play on Sunday and how excited he is to be part of the Lions.