Detroit Lions, Za'Darius Smith

Lions Za'Darius Smith decision could help them land future free agents
The Detroit Lions were once a last-stop team where careers came to die unceremoniously. That is no longer the case.
NFL News: Za'Darius Smith makes major admission after being traded to Detroit Lions
One of the NFL's top defensive ends, Za'Darius Smith, arrived to Detroit Lions from the Cleveland Browns on the final day of the trade deadline. One of the NFL‘s breakout teams, the Detroit Lions, made a highly successful move on the final day of the trade deadline by adding one of the league’s top defensive ends,
Za'Darius Smith sees why Lions are 'dominant' after first practice with new team; DE hoping to play vs. Vikings
Newly acquired pass rusher Za'Darius Smith practiced for the first time with the Detroit Lions on Friday, and the veteran hopes to make an impact on what he called a "dominant" football team.
NFL News: Lions Prioritize Player Well-Being by Sitting Za'Darius Smith in Week 10
In an impressive Week 10 win over the Houston Texans, the Detroit Lions continued their playoff push with a team-first mentality. Despite a tough game from QB Jared Goff, who threw five interceptions,
Za’Darius Smith ‘ready to roll’ for Lions debut vs. Jaguars, says Dan Campbell
On Monday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the team’s newest defensive end, Za'Darius Smith, and shared when fans can expect to see him take the field.
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.
Lions' reason for sitting Za'Darius Smith is a great look for Detroit
The Detroit Lions decided to hold off edge rusher Za'Darius Smith's debut for another week after making him inactive for the Week 10 game against the Houston Texans. Following the Lions' win, Smith explained why he didn't suit up.
Za'Darius Smith: I Hate That Dan Campbell Gave Week Off
Za'Darius Smith was not active in his first game as a member of the Detroit Lions organization, a Sunday night showdown against Houston. However, he could be seen and heard on the team's sideline. Donning a black Lions windbreaker and team-issued shorts,
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Lions' Glenn looking forward to Za'Darius Smith debut; praises Paschal and Goff in Texans win
As Jared Goff and the offense suffered through a brutal first half, the Lions defense pitched a shutout in the second half ...
Lions DE Za’Darius Smith Accused of Deleting Post Before Trade Announcement
Za’Darius Smith, the veteran defensive end recently acquired by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday morning, has stirred up ...
Za'Darius Smith explains his cryptic tweet on NFL trade deadline day
This past Tuesday was the NFL trade deadline. As anxious as Lions fans were about potentially adding some pass rush help, the player Detroit acquired was notably full of angst as well. Za'Darius Smith ...
'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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Lions unsure if Za'Darius Smith will make debut vs. Texans
"I'm not going to say pressure. I'm going to be Z. Come in here and be myself. Energy guy. Help the younger guys," Smith said. "[Lions defensive lineman Josh] Paschal was a guy that went to ...
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Za'Darius Smith Pays Rookie Big Bucks to Keep His Legacy with No. 99 in Detroit
Za'Darius Smith is one of the most feared linebackers in the NFL today, his power and strength are there to deliver ...
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Final grades for NFL trade deadline moves + Saints coaching candidates
The NFL trade deadline has passed, meaning teams are now, for the most part, in their final forms heading into the ...
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Packers land dream Preston Smith replacement in 2025 NFL mock draft
The Green Bay Packers upgrade their defense with a perfect Preston Smith replacement in the first round of this 2025 mock ...