Finally, members of the Detroit Lions fanbase can close out those trade-generator tabs and rejoice—former Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith is in Detroit. Originally selected in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, Smith is a proven commodity in the league and still has plenty of juice left to his game. To get…
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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 chance at a Super Bowl, they still have a lot of
When news broke that the Detroit Lions had agreed to terms to trade for Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith, Lions coach Dan Campbell was actually on local radio. In an appearance on 97.1 The Ticket’s “Costa & Jansen with Heather” show, Campbell couldn’t really comment on the move, since it wasn’t official yet.
With the Detroit Lions coming into this week 7-1, they are back under the lights of primetime. Coming off a big NFC North win against the Green Bay Packers, the Lions head on down to Texas again, but this time play the Houston Texans. This is a matchup people predicted before the season that could…
Are the Detroit Lions clear-cut NFC favorites after acquiring the pass-rush help they desperately needed? On Tuesday, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport tweeted that the Cleveland Browns dealt defensive end Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-rounder to the Lions in exchange for a 2025 fifth-rounder and a 2026 sixth-rounder. In a 47-9 Week 6 road
The NFL trade deadline officially passed on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, and while there weren’t as many noteworthy deals as in recent weeks, several teams made moves to improve their playoff hopes. With that in mind, here are the biggest winners and losers from Tuesday’s flurry of trades: WINNER | Washington Commanders Having a
It was a wet and windy affair for the Week 9 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, but it was the team dressed in white from head to toe that played the cleaner game of football. As we’ll do every week throughout the season for this Lions team, we have some data…
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 two Day 3 draft picks. Other teams made some moves
The Detroit Lions have a new pass rusher on the defense in EDGE Za’Darius Smith. Lions GM Brad Holmes pulled the trigger on a trade that sends two Day 3 picks to the Cleveland Browns for the 32-year-old Smith, plus a 2026 seventh-round pick, in return. Smith should play extensively as the most accomplished pass
The 2024 NFL trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and there has never been more anticipation for Detroit Lions fans than this year’s deadline. The Lions are not only in the midst of a Super Bowl run at 7-1 through eight games, but they’re obviously buyers at the deadline given their extreme…
With the Kansas City Chiefs’ narrow overtime victory on “Monday Night Football” they remain the league’s only undefeated team. The Detroit Lions are the only team in football with just a singular loss on their record. The debate on which team is truly the best team in football rages on, but given the Chiefs’ struggles…
Just hours before the NFL trade deadline, the Detroit Lions secured some much-needed help with the addition of pass rusher Za’Darius Smith. The Lions receive the veteran and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Detroit was certainly in need of some…
The Detroit Lions found their edge rusher to fill the Aidan Hutchinson void by acquiring Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns. Fans and the media seemed quite pleased with the addition as the Lions make their Super Bowl push. Here are a few thoughts from across social media on the move and the newest member
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions defeated the Packers 24–14, demonstrating that they can compete anywhere and in any conditions. The defense made plays, while Jared Goff and the offense were outstanding once more. Despite Brian Branch’s early ejection, the defense held Green Bay to only 14 points and even returned an interception for a touchdown.