A $23 million veteran made it clear how he feels about potentially staying with the Detroit Lions for the 2025 NFL season.

Other cut candidates include the following: Kalif Raymond has become a fan favorite in Detroit as is customary with the undersized, fairly successful kick returner. However, Raymond’s overall productivity could be cheaply replaced if the team felt like clearing a small amount of cap space in 2025.

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 already sacked Jayden Daniels once this season, but the Lions DE knows he has his work cut out for him in Saturday's playoff game.

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 Super Bowl ring. Smith spoke to Lions OnSI Wednesday to preview the playoffs, discuss defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's impact and much more.

Detroit Lions now have 7 picks in the 2025 NFL draft after adding a 3rd-round selection due to Aaron Glenn being hired as New York Jets head coach.

The Detroit Lions' pass rush has been sparked by the presence of veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith. Acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the Cleveland Browns, Smith has provided a boost ...

Smith: “Just creating matchups for me, one-on-one's.I’m a guy that can move around up front and can play every position. So just going throughout the week, man, seeing who I can win a matchup ...

The Minnesota Vikings did a lot in the 2024 NFL Draft to secure the future of their franchise and continue building a solid foundation. Namely, they drafted their presumed future franchise

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.

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 board after his first set of first-round projections dropped Wednesday. He gives the Lions much-needed pass-rush help with the 28th pick of the first round.