The debut of new Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith is likely on hold. After joining his new squad Friday, the team has reportedly decided not to play the veteran against the Houston Texans.

#Lions new pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith, who was acquired in a trade on Tuesday, is not expected to play for Detroit tonight, I’m told. Not quite ready. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10 ...

The newly acquired edge rusher needs more time to get up to speed with the Lions. Smith was acquired from the Cleveland Browns before Tuesday's trade deadline as the Lions sent a 2025 fifth-round ...

The Detroit Lions landed themselves a massive upgrade along the edge ahead of the trade deadline on Tuesday when the team struck a deal with the Cleveland Browns for veteran Za'Darius Smith.

New Detroit Lions star Za’Darius Smith broke his silence on a deleted tweet that sent social media into a frenzy, before his trade to the NFC North leaders was official. Last Sunday, news broke ...

Whether or not Za'Darius Smith make his Lions debut on Sunday remains uncertain, but what his role will be in Detroit is clear. However, any perceived pressure of filling in for Hutchinson won't ...

Za'Darius Smith wanted out of Cleveland, where the Browns are 2-7 and drifting farther away from contention with every passing week. Smith had even made it known that Detroit was his preferred ...

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 ...

The Detroit Lions brought in a much-needed reinforcement ahead of the NFL trade deadline when the team acquired veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith in a deal with the Cleveland Browns. General ...

Smith (personal) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans. Smith was just acquired from the Browns at the trade deadline Tuesday, so it's fair to wonder if he's up to speed with the ...

Allen Park — Za'Darius Smith apologizes for causing any angst. Before news broke Tuesday morning about his trade from Cleveland to Detroit, Smith took to X, formerly known as Twitter ...