Lions, Za'Darius Smith

Is Za'Darius Smith playing this week? Here's what Lions coach Dan Campbell said
The Detroit Lions opted to sit veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith last week, even though he was ready to play. Head coach Dan Campbell explained the thought process behind that and revealed that Smith will make his debut in Week 11.
Lions' Za'Darius Smith: Practices in full Wednesday
Smith (personal) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report. Smith was held out of this past Sunday's game against Houston after being traded from Cleveland to Detroit on Nov. 5, but he will be good to go against Jacksonville on Sunday, Nov. 17. Through ...
Detroit Lions vs. Texans inactives: Za'Darius Smith debut will have to wait
The Houston Texans will be without leading receiver Nico Collins (32 catches, 567 yards) for the fifth straight game with a hamstring injury.
Za'Darius Smith sees why Lions are 'dominant' after first practice with new team; DE hoping to play vs. Vikings
Newly acquired pass rusher Za'Darius Smith practiced for the first time with the Detroit Lions on Friday, and the veteran hopes to make an impact on what he called a "dominant" football team.
Reacts Survey: What are your expectations for Za’Darius Smith’s Lions debut?
Checking in with Detroit Lions fans for our latest SB Nation Reacts survey: What are your expectations for Za’Darius Smith’s Lions debut?
Lions acquire Za’Darius Smith from Browns for draft picks
The Detroit Lions are bolstering their pass rush by acquiring one of the top targets available at the trade deadline. Detroit completed a trade with the Cleveland Browns to get Za’Darius Smith and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2026.
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Lions Had Classy Reason for Not Playing Za’Darius Smith in First Game After Trade
The Detroit Lions acquired some help on the edge at this year's NFL trade deadline by acquiring Za'Darius Smith from the ...
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Lions’ midseason grades: Defense
The Detroit Lions’ defense has a new look and feel in the 2024 season.
Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him
The Detroit Lions are not sure if new addition Za'Darius Smith will be available for "Sunday Night Football" against the ...
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Lions still mulling Za'Darius Smith availability vs. Texans; Taylor Decker (shoulder) out
Za'Darius Smith practiced Friday with the Detroit Lions for the first time since his trade Tuesday from the Cleveland ...
'Happy to be here': Za'Darius Smith joins Lions after winding trade process
Za'Darius Smith first heard about the Lions' interest in him shortly after Aidan Hutchinson's injury. Finally in Detroit, ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Who won deal between Lions, Browns?
Hours ahead of the NFL's cutoff for moves on Tuesday, the Lions agreed to acquire defensive end Za'Darius Smith from the ...
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Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell 'hopeful' Sam LaPorta can play; Za'Darius Smith debut up next
One would be a tight end, just saying.” Veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith will make his Lions debut this weekend ...
Za’Darius Smith’s arrival to Lions delayed, Jameson Williams returns, and more
Just like that, Williams’ two-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy is over. He ...