Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith from Browns

Lions Had Classy Reason for Not Playing Za’Darius Smith in First Game After Trade
Speaking to the SNF crew after the Lions' epic comeback over the Texans, Smith revealed head coach Dan Campbell was not only insistent that he take the week off because he hadn't had a bye yet, but gave him two days to go to Florida to check on his house that had been hit by a hurricane.
Browns trade Za'Darius Smith to the Lions for draft picks
The long-standing rumors proved correct in this case. The Cleveland Browns have traded EDGE Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions hours ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline. Cleveland sends Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 7th-round pick to the Lions in exchange for a 5th-round pick in 2025 and a 6th-round pick in 2026.
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.
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
Cleveland Browns trade Za'Darius Smith to Detroit Lions ahead of NFL trade deadline
The Browns traded veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions ahead of the NFL's 4 p.m. Tuesday trade deadline.
Lions Za'Darius Smith decision could help them land future free agents
The Detroit Lions have emerged as one of the league’s most dominant teams of the 2024 season. Through Week 10, Detroit is ranked top five in DVOA on offense, de
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.
Za'Darius Smith Explains Cryptic Message After Trade From Browns
After weeks of speculation, veteran defense end Za'Darius Smith was traded from the Cleveland Browns to Detroit Lions earlier ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Who won deal between Lions, Browns?
Dan Campbell doesn't have to answer for the Detroit Lions' trade deadline plans anymore. Hours ahead of the NFL's cutoff ...
Browns DE Isaiah McGuire sees 'blessing' in opportunity created by Za'Darius Smith trade
Browns second-year defensive end Isaiah McGuire may be one of the biggest beneficiaries from the Za'Darius Smith trade.
How much cap space do the Browns have in 2025 after Za'Darius Smith trade?
The Cleveland Browns traded Za’Darius Smith, who was due a cap number of $5.7 million in 2025.