Smith logged 35 tackles (22 solo), including 9.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) high-fives teammates during warmups before the game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Eventually, he landed on veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith through a deal with the Cleveland Browns right before the deadline. The Lions acquired Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange ...

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith is hoping for an opportunity to return next season. After the Lions fell short of their 2024 season goals, the former Cleveland Browns defender took to ...

The Lions have a fantastic foundation with Aidan Hutchinson, but Marcus Davenport is likely gone and Za'Darius Smith is a possible cap casualty. Even if Smith returns, he's going to be 33 this ...

Lions have to address Za'Darius Smith's contract structure before the new league year starts Along with that $6.99 million option bonus, Smith also has a $2 million bonus due to him on the third ...

The Detroit Lions' pass rush was hit hard by injuries during the 2024 NFL season. First it was Marcus Davenport who went down for the year in Week 3 after the Lions had brought him in on a one ...

Assuming the Detroit Lions actually bring back Za'Darius Smith, the team needs to bring in more depth along the edge and a ...