Detroit Lions, Za'Darius Smith

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 makes impact from Lions sideline despite inactive status
The Lions' newest addition joined Peacock's Sunday Night Football post-game broadcast to discuss the comeback victory in Houston.
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.
Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell 'hopeful' Sam LaPorta can play; Za'Darius Smith debut up next
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a left shoulder injury in Sunday's come-from-behind win over the Houston Texans.
Final Drive: Za'Darius Smith couldn't play — so he turned into a coach in Lions' comeback
Houston — Za'Darius Smith wanted to play, but Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell wouldn't let him. The veteran pass rusher acquired by the Lions at Tuesday's deadline said during a postgame interview with NBC's Sunday Night Football crew that he basically begged to be active for Detroit's 26-23 win over the Houston Texans.
New Detroit Lions DE Za'Darius Smith has 'chance to go do something great' after trade
Za'Darius Smith practiced for the first time with the Detroit Lions on Friday after taking 2 days off following his trade from the Cleveland 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.
Za’Darius Smith ‘ready to roll’ for Lions debut vs. Jaguars, says Dan Campbell
On Monday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the team’s newest defensive end, Za'Darius Smith, and shared when fans can expect to see him take the field.
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.
NFL News: Lions Prioritize Player Well-Being by Sitting Za'Darius Smith in Week 10
In an impressive Week 10 win over the Houston Texans, the Detroit Lions continued their playoff push with a team-first mentality. Despite a tough game from QB Jared Goff, who threw five interceptions,
Lions' reason for sitting Za'Darius Smith is a great look for Detroit
The Detroit Lions decided to hold off edge rusher Za'Darius Smith's debut for another week after making him inactive for the Week 10 game against the Houston Texans. Following the Lions' win, Smith explained why he didn't suit up.
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 ...
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Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith: What to know about defensive end acquisition
The Detroit Lions have made a trade to bolster their defensive line. On Monday morning, the Lions acquired edge rusher Za ...
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 ...