Detroit Lions, Za'Darius Smith and NFL

What Za'Darius Smith trade means for Lions' cap situation, 2025 draft capital
The Lions added one of the market's top edge rushers just before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Detroit moved a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-rounder to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for edge rusher Za'Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline after the Za'Darius Smith deal
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'Da
NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith
Hours before the NFL's trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, the Commanders (7-2) got four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the struggling Saints (2-7), three people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal.
Grading Lions Trade for Za'Darius Smith
Reports throughout the days leading up to the trade deadline indicated that the Browns were asking for an early Day 3 Draft pick, believed to be a fourth-round pick. However, the Lions got him for a step lower, packaging a 2025 fifth and a 2026 sixth to get the deal done.
Detroit Lions acquiring Za'Darius Smith to replace Aidan Hutchinson, per reports
The Detroit Lions will acquire Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Smith is expected to help fill the void left after defensive end Aidan Hutchinson broke his tibia and fibula.
Browns Trade DE Za'Darius Smith to Lions Needing Help After Aidan Hutchinson Injury, AP Source Says
A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Browns are trading defensive end Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, who were looking for an edge rusher following star Aida
Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith: What to know about defensive end acquisition
The Detroit Lions finally have some reinforcement on their defensive line after trading for defensive end Za'Darius Smith.
Lions Hold Top Spot In NFC, Add Za'Darius Smith at Deadline
Lions Hold Top Spot In NFC, Add Za'Darius Smith at Deadline
NFL trade deadline: Detroit Lions add pass rusher Za’Darius Smith to replace Aidan Hutchinson
The Detroit Lions got their edge rusher. The injury-plagued Dallas Cowboys added a receiver. Other teams still are trying to make a deal.
Lions acquire DE Za'Darius Smith in trade with Browns, AP source says
A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Browns are trading defensive end Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, who were looking for an edge rusher following star Aidan Hutchinson's leg injury.
Wojo: Za’Darius Smith trade gives Lions an edge in Super Bowl pursuit
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Za'Darius Smith contract gives the Lions options with their new EDGE
The Detroit Lions have a new pass rusher on the defense in EDGE Za’Darius Smith. Lions GM Brad Holmes pulled the ...
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Trade alert: Lions to acquire EDGE Za'Darius Smith from the Browns
After several weeks of trade rumors and suggestions flying all over the place, the Detroit Lions have indeed completed a ...
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What they’re saying about Za’Darius Smith trade for the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions found their edge rusher to fill the Aidan Hutchinson void by acquiring Za’Darius Smith from the ...
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ESPN analyst says Lions’ Za’Darius Smith deal cements their place atop NFC
Long before news broke of the Detroit Lions acquiring All-Pro edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, ESPN’s Stephen A.
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What Detroit Lions Are Getting in Za'Darius Smith
The Detroit Lions' pass rush had been sputtering since the loss of ... As a result, the Lions are hoping newly acquired defensive end Za'Darius Smith will provide a boost of energy and ...
Film review: Za'Darius Smith won't replace Aidan Hutchinson, but will help Lions pass rush
There's no replacing Aidan Hutchinson, and the Detroit Lions aren't trying to do that with Tuesday's trade for Za'Darius Smith. Hutchinson is a unique edge rusher, one of the game's five elite ...