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 ...
'Happy to be here': Za'Darius Smith joins Lions after winding trade process
Za'Darius Smith first heard about the Lions' interest in him shortly after Aidan Hutchinson's injury. Finally in Detroit, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Za'Darius Smith Inactive Against Texans
The Detroit Lions will have to wait a week for the debut of trade deadline acquisition Za'Darius Smith. On Sunday, the Lions officially ruled Smith inactive for their primetime game against the ...
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Darius Slay Has High Expectations For Linebacker Nolan Smith
As the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for the 2024 season, veteran cornerback Darius Slay has high expectations ... Slay shared his excitement about Smith's development: "He looks a lot different ...
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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.
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Za’Darius Smith Deletes Controversial 1-Word Message After Trade to Lions
The Cleveland Browns have traded Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions in a move that had been widely expected with the team stumbling to a 2-7 record. The Browns got back a 2025 fifth-rounder ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...