Lions, Cleveland Browns and Za'Darius Smith

What Za'Darius Smith trade means for Lions, Browns
One of the NFL's hottest teams is getting a much-needed boost in the pass-rush department after Detroit has agreed to trade for Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Browns trade DE Za'Darius Smith to Lions needing help with pass rush after Aidan Hutchinson's injury
Za'Darius Smith re-signed with Cleveland to chase a Super Bowl title, never imagining he'd take a detour through Detroit. With their season in shambles, the Browns agreed to trade the experienced edge rusher on Tuesday to the NFC North-leading Lions,
Reports: Lions add edge rusher Za'Darius Smith in trade with Browns
The Detroit Lions are acquiring three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns prior to the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, multiple media outlets reported. In addition to Smith,
Lions make first big move of NFL trade deadline day by acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Browns
The Lions are doing what they can to fill that Aidan Hutchinson-sized hole in their defense for their Super Bowl push.
Grading Lions Trade for Za'Darius Smith
Reports throughout the days leading up to the trade deadline indicated that the Browns were asking for an early Day 3 Draft pick, believed to be a fourth-round pick. However, the Lions got him for a step lower, packaging a 2025 fifth and a 2026 sixth to get the deal done.
Browns trade Za'Darius Smith to the Lions for draft picks
The long-standing rumors proved correct in this case. The Cleveland Browns have traded EDGE Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions hours ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline. Cleveland sends Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 7th-round pick to the Lions in exchange for a 5th-round pick in 2025 and a 6th-round pick in 2026.
Dan Campbell on potential Lions trades: 'I can tell you we're trying'
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday afternoon, and as of publication time on Monday evening, the Lions have been quiet. There have been rumors and reports of talks with other teams, but nothing concrete involving Detroit.
Dan Campbell on Lions trading for DE help: 'I don't think it's entirely up to us'
Arizona Cardinals traded a 6th-round pick to Denver Broncos for pass rusher Baron Browning on Monday, as Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes looks for deal.
Dan Campbell shares his reaction to Za'Darius Smith to Lions trade
Just as news broke that the Detroit Lions were acquiring Za'Darius Smith in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, head coach Dan Campbell was doing a radio spot and shared his initial reaction.
Dan Campbell updated the Lions trade deadline plans
Dan Campbell updated the Lions trade deadline plans on Monday. "I don't think that's entirely up to us. I can tell you we're trying. Brad (Holmes) trying. Looked at everything; we really have. Made a ton of calls.
ESPN: Lions and Browns ‘went back and forth...for weeks’ on Za’Darius Smith trade
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Lions Trade For Za'Darius Smith from Browns
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