Detroit Lions, Za'Darius Smith

Za'Darius Smith lobbies to return to Detroit in 2025
Za'Darius Smith isn't technically a free agent, but for all intents and purposes, the Lions defensive end is hitting the market. Acquired in a midseason trade with the Cleveland Browns to help fill some serious injury-related holes on Detroit's depth chart,
Za'Darius Smith addresses future with Detroit Lions in social media post
Detroit Lions edge rusher Za'Darius Smith is under contract with the team in 2025 after being acquired via trade with the Cleveland Browns in 2024. The Lions have an out to cut Smith, but it remains to be seen if they'll take it.
Za'Darius Smith would have made millions in NIL but Detroit Lions DE is glad he didn't
Detroit Lions DE Za'Darius Smith has 68 career sacks, including Lamar Jackson this year and Michael Vick as a rookie.
Lions DE Za'Darius Smith reflects on his intentions regarding his future for the upcoming NFL season
After the frustration of not reaching the coveted Super Bowl, one of the latest additions to the Detroit Lions roster, Za'Darius Smith, took to social media to express his hopes for the upcoming NFL season.
Za'Darius Smith Wants to Be Part of Lions 'Great Organization'
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 social media to express his gratitude.
How hard is it to sack Jayden Daniels? Lions DE Za'Darius Smith draws colorful analogy
Za'Darius Smith already sacked Jayden Daniels once this season, but the Lions DE knows he has his work cut out for him in ...
Q&A: Za'Darius Smith Hoping Third Time Is Charm in Quest for Ring
Smith has twice been to the NFC Championship game, and his hope is that a third trip would be the charm in his quest for a ...
Are the Vikings projected to get any compensatory picks in the 2025 NFL Draft?
The Minnesota Vikings did a lot in the 2024 NFL Draft to secure the future of their franchise and continue building a solid ...
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Detroit Lions' Za'Darius Smith itching to play former team, Vikings, in season finale
Playing in the biggest regular season game of the NFL season was not on Za'Darius Smith's radar at the start of the season, but he's ready to embrace the opportunity Sunday night against his ...
Lions Fans Tell Maxx Crosby 'Come Home' After Cryptic Post
After Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport were lost for the 2024 season due to injury, the Lions' defense did not do enough to pressure rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who was able to play at a ...
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Za'Darius Smith enjoyed that sack a little extra
Za'Darius Smith, who the Lions acquired from the Cleveland Browns, records his third sack in a Detroit jersey, resulting in a loss of seven yards. The Lions complete an 11-play, 70-yard drive with ...
Mel Kiper's first mock gives Lions much-needed pass rush help
The original draft analyst is back in action with his first mock draft of the season. The great Mel Kiper of ESPN is on the ...
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Battling war of attrition has Lions GM feeling even more prepared for future
Holmes said the acquisition of Smith was one of the toughest journeys he's went through and that battling all of the injuries has better prepared him for the future.