Lions Had Classy Reason for Not Playing Za’Darius Smith in First Game After Trade
The Detroit Lions acquired some help on the edge at this year's NFL trade deadline by acquiring Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns. Unlike most trade acquisitions, though, Smith didn't suit up for his new team at the first available opportunity ...
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 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, will not play Sunday night against the Houston Texans.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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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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 ...
Za’Darius Smith’s arrival to Lions delayed, Jameson Williams returns, and more
Just like that, Williams’ two-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy is over. He ...
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 ...