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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.
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,
NFL rumors: Lions' Za'Darius Smith trade with Browns is imminent
“The Lions and Browns have discussed a potential trade for defensive end Za’Darius Smith. At this point, the expectation is that it’ll be more than talk. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the current expectation is that Smith will be traded to Detroit tonight or tomorrow.” – Mike Florio, ProFootballTalk
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
Lions make first big move of NFL trade deadline day by acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Browns
The Lions are doing what they can to fill that Aidan Hutchinson-sized hole in their defense for their Super Bowl push.
NFL rumors: Lions linked to Za'Darius Smith head of 2024 NFL trade deadline
The NFL Trade Deadline is Tuesday, November 5. After playing collegiately at East Mississippi Community College as well as Kentucky, Smith declared for the NFL Draft and was eventually selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
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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Za'Darius Smith trade winners, losers: Lions land Aidan Hutchinson replacement
The 2024 NFL trade deadline will pass at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 5, but the Detroit Lions didn't waste any time in ...
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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 ...
With increased workload, Lions' Josh Paschal is hitting stride
In the blink of an eye, Josh Paschal went from being a nice depth piece on the defensive line to becoming the most important ...
Ben Johnson expects more out of Detroit Lions offense for consistent '60 minutes'
Detroit Lions rank 2nd in NFL in scoring at 31.6 ppg but have struggled with offensive efficiency the past 2 weeks. Here's ...
Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars
The Detroit Lions are off to their best start in seven decades thanks in part to the play of Jared Goff. But the Lions got ...
Here's where the Green Bay Packers sit in NFL Week 11 power rankings
Despite the fact that the Green Bay Packers are clinging to the final spot NFC playoffs after a bye week, most national writers doing NFL power rankings still consider the Packers among the top nine ...
Lions' Midseason Grades: Defense
The Detroit Lions' defense has a new look and feel in the 2024 season.
Za’Darius Smith paid Brodric Martin thousands of dollars to wear No. 99 jersey in Detroit
When defensive end Za'Darius Smith was traded from the Browns to the Lions, one of his first priorities was to secure his preferred jersey number, 99.