Lions, Smith and the Browns

Lions trade for Browns’ Za’Darius Smith, fill need at DE after Aidan Hutchinson injury
Smith joins a Detroit team in need of an edge rusher. The NFC-leading Lions (7-1) have been hunting for one since losing Aidan Hutchinson to tibia and fibula fractures on Oct. 13 that will sideline him for the rest of the regular season.
Lions Acquire Star Pass Rusher Za’Darius Smith From Browns in Big Deadline Trade
The Detroit Lions are acquiring Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns in a huge move at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, per multiple reports. The Browns traded Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Lions in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick.
Za'Darius Smith trade winners, losers: Lions land Aidan Hutchinson replacement
The Detroit Lions swung a deal for Cleveland Browns pass rusher Za'Darius Smith. Here are the winners and losers of the trade.
Browns trade DE Za'Darius Smith to Lions needing help with pass rush after Aidan Hutchinson's injury
With their season in shambles, the Browns began looking toward the future and traded defensive end Za'Darius Smith to Detroit for a pair of draft picks.
Dan Campbell shares his reaction to Za'Darius Smith to Lions trade
Dan Campbell: 'Hard to Say' if Lions Make Trade
The Detroit Lions are viewed widely as a team that could make a trade to acquire help at the trade deadline. However, time is running out for them to do so as the deadline is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday. Coach Dan Campbell was asked directly if he sees the team making a deal before the deadline,
Campbell: Lions still trying to make trade, but deal ‘not entirely up to us’
The Detroit Lions very clearly still want to make a trade, but Dan Campbell warned on Monday that it takes two to tango.
Wojo: Za’Darius Smith trade gives Lions an edge in Super Bowl pursuit
Got him: Lions get 3-time Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith in trade with Browns Lions film review: What Detroit is ...
What they’re saying about Za’Darius Smith trade for the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions found their edge rusher to fill the Aidan Hutchinson void by acquiring Za’Darius Smith from the ...
Detroit Lions Expected To Trade For Za’Darius Smith, Reports NBC’s Pro Football Talk
The Detroit Lions have been in the NFL rumor mill of late. Mike Florio of PFT reports the franchise is looking to add a ...
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Detroit Lions acquiring Za'Darius Smith to replace Aidan Hutchinson, per reports
The Detroit Lions will acquire Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Smith is ...
Za'Darius Smith contract gives the Lions options with their new EDGE
The Detroit Lions have a new pass rusher on the defense in EDGE Za’Darius Smith. Lions GM Brad Holmes pulled the ...
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Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith: What to know about defensive end acquisition
The Detroit Lions finally have some reinforcement on their defensive line after trading for defensive end Za'Darius Smith.
NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams
Marshon Lattimore, Za’Darius Smith, Mike Williams ... The NFC North-leading Lions (7-1) kicked off deadline day by ...
Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline after the Za'Darius Smith deal
The NFL trade deadline hit at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday with no fresh news involving the Detroit Lions. GM Brad Holmes and ...