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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: 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.
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.
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' 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 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 ...
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Za'Darius Smith Inactive Against Texans
The Detroit Lions will have to wait a week for the debut of trade deadline acquisition Za'Darius Smith. On Sunday, the ...
Report: Za'Darius Smith Not Likely to Play Against Texans
The debut of new Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith is likely on hold. After joining his new team Friday, the team has reportedly decided not to play ...
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Za’Darius Smith isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
leads the NFL with 11 sacks and played for Lions coaches in New Orleans. Hendrickson would have certainly cost the Lions a ...
Reports: Za’Darius Smith is not expected to play Sunday night, Texans expect Tank Dell to play
The Lions traded for edge rusher Za'Darius Smith this week, but it looks like his Detroit debut will have to wait.
'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, ...