Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) high-fives teammates during warmups before the game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Eventually, he landed on veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith through a deal with the Cleveland Browns right before the deadline. The Lions acquired Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange ...

The Detroit Lions' pass rush was hit hard by injuries during the 2024 NFL season. First it was Marcus Davenport who went down for the year in Week 3 after the Lions had brought him in on a one ...

Smith also has a total $510,000 in per-game active bonuses ($30,000 per game) next season. All of the above full costs, with proration of the $6.99 million bonus, creates a cap hit of $5.7 million ...

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith is hoping for an opportunity to return next season. After the Lions fell short of their 2024 season goals, the former Cleveland Browns defender took to ...

With the Lions in need of edge rush help, general manager Brad Holmes pulled the trigger on a trade with the Cleveland Browns for veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith. Over eight games, Smith ...