Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline

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’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for ...
Lions trade for Browns’ Za’Darius Smith, fill need at DE after Aidan Hutchinson injury
Smith joins a Detroit team in need of an edge rusher. The NFC-leading Lions (7-1) have been hunting for one since losing Aidan Hutchinson to tibia and fibula fractures on Oct. 13 that will sideline him for the rest of the regular season.
Looking into the Lions future draft picks after the NFL trade deadline
The trade deadline has officially wrapped up and the Lions have made their move, trading with the Cleveland Browns for premier edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, who will fill in for an injured Aidan Hutchinson. That being said, in a year where Detroit has a ...
Za'Darius Smith trade winners, losers: Lions land Aidan Hutchinson replacement
The Detroit Lions swung a deal for Cleveland Browns pass rusher Za'Darius Smith. Here are the winners and losers of the trade.
Pass rushers rare at trade deadline, but Detroit Lions 'excited' to add Za'Darius Smith
"Most teams aren’t going to give them up, they don’t care what you say, which is smart." The Lions acquired Za'Darius Smith in a deadline-day trade with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, sending a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Browns and swapping 2026 draft choices in the deal.
What the Lions are getting in Za’Darius Smith and how their pass rush looks with him in it
But in the end, the Lions landed the top edge rusher available — Cleveland ’s Za’Darius Smith. “Look man, it’s good to get him here,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said of Smith to Fox 2 Detroit on Tuesday.
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Za’Darius Smith isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
Lions general manager Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade to cover himself and get some edge-rushing help, even if he didn't land an elite player.
Trade Deadlines Roundup: Lions Acquire Browns LB Za'Darius Smith
Lions Acquire Browns LB Za'Darius Smith
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Marshon Lattimore, Za'Darius Smith, Mike Williams, Preston Smith and Tre'Davious White were sent to winning teams. Jonathan Mingo and Khalil Herbert are going to a place where they'll play more.
Browns trade deadline takeaways start with Za'Darius Smith going, everyone else staying
The Browns made just one trade by the Tuesday NFL deadline. What are the takeaways from such a quiet day for Cleveland.
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Wojo: Za’Darius Smith trade gives Lions an edge in Super Bowl pursuit
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What They're Saying: Lions Are Trade Deadline Winners
The Detroit Lions added pass rush help at the trade deadline with the acquisition of defensive end Za'Darius Smith. Detroit general manager Brad Holmes surrendered a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 ...
Lions Blockbuster Trade Could Have Suddenly Fallen Through
Detroit Lions fans are freaking out over a deal to snag an Aidan Hutchinson replacement possibly falling through.
Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith in trade with Cleveland Browns to bolster pass rush
Help is here for the Detroit Lions' injury-depleted defensive line. The Lions acquired Za'Darius Smith in a trade with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, adding a veteran pass rusher to their ...
Lions Taylor Decker Limited at Thursday Practice
Offensive tackle Taylor Decker was a new addition to the injury report with a shoulder injury. He was limited on Thursday. Martin, Melifonwu and Moseley have all yet to play in 2024. With the defense ...
Film Study: Lions new DE Za'Darius Smith is a near-perfect fit for the Lions defense
It's been a few weeks in the making but the Detroit Lions finally made the trade with the Cleveland Browns for Za'Darius ...