Za'Darius Smith, Lions

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.
Za’Darius Smith not expected to play Sunday vs. Texans
Lions fans will have to wait a week to see the debut of new edge rusher Za’Darius Smith. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Smith, who was acquired by the Lions on Tuesday just before the trade deadline,
Final Drive: Za'Darius Smith couldn't play — so he turned into a coach in Lions' comeback
Houston — Za'Darius Smith wanted to play, but Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell wouldn't let him. The veteran pass rusher acquired by the Lions at Tuesday's deadline said during a postgame interview with NBC's Sunday Night Football crew that he basically begged to be active for Detroit's 26-23 win over the Houston Texans.
Za’Darius Smith makes impact from Lions sideline despite inactive status
The Lions' newest addition joined Peacock's Sunday Night Football post-game broadcast to discuss the comeback victory in Houston.
Detroit Lions vs. Texans inactives: Za'Darius Smith debut will have to wait
The Houston Texans will be without leading receiver Nico Collins (32 catches, 567 yards) for the fifth straight game with a hamstring injury.
'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, he's eager to see the field.
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. Through ...
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.
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.
Burning Question: What Is Expectation for Debut of Za'Darius Smith?
After sitting out last week, defensive end Za'Darius Smith will join the fold in Detroit's return to Ford Field after two ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Who won deal between Lions, Browns?
Hours ahead of the NFL's cutoff for moves on Tuesday, the Lions agreed to acquire defensive end Za'Darius Smith from the ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade winners, losers: Lions land Aidan Hutchinson replacement
The Lions acquired veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns, according to multiple reports. Detroit ...
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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 ...
Za'Darius Smith explains his cryptic tweet on NFL trade deadline day
Whether the cryptic tweet helped grease the skids for the trade, we may never know. But the deal was done less than 90 ...