Lions, Smith and Aidan Hutchinson

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.
Dan Campbell is hyped for Detroit Lions' trade for Za'Darius Smith
The Detroit Lions pulled off a trade for Cleveland Browns edge rusher Za'Darius Smith just before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. Head coach Dan Campbell shared his full reaction to the move once the team made it official later in the day.
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.
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.
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 addresses chances team will make move ahead of trade deadline
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell continues to play coy about his team's need for an edge rusher ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline. With reports swirling on the Lions' interest in 32-year-old Cleveland Browns edge rusher Za'Darius Smith,
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
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.
What the Lions are getting in Za’Darius Smith and how their pass rush looks with him in it
For the last few weeks, with the trade deadline drawing nearer and nearer, Lions general manager Brad Holmes had been working ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Detroit Lions mailbag: How Za’Darius Smith will impact depth chart, scheme
The Detroit Lions landed their top trade target on Tuesday night, bolstering their defensive line in a logical and relatively cheap way. Per several reports out there now, the Lions and Browns were in ...
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 ...
Za’Darius Smith isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
A DIFFERENT TAKE:Detroit Lions' Brad Holmes should win Exec of Year again after landing Za'Darius Smith Holmes knew he couldn’t just throw his arms in the air, claim he couldn’t find a trade ...
What Detroit Lions Are Getting in Za'Darius Smith
Detroit's new addition will get opportunities to play against two of his former teams: the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions play the Packers on Thursday Night Football on Dec. 5 ...