Smith joined the Lions as a midseason trade in an effort to boost Detroit's pass rush after losing Aidan Hutchinson to a season-ending injury in October. The Lions sent the Cleveland Browns a 2025 ...

The Detroit Lions have released a former All-Pro before the start of free agency to free up some cap space. The Detroit Lions have made another notable move on the edge before the beginning of ...

After trading for a star piece on the defensive line last season, the Detroit Lions are set to cut that same player - as he's a luxury the team can no longer afford. In a surprising move ...

The Detroit Lions traded for former Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith during the 2024 season in hopes of filling the void left by injuries to many of its top pass rushers.

Brad Holmes thought he prepared for everything last year on the defensive line. The Detroit Lions entered last spring with two emerging stars up front in Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill and a ...

The Detroit Lions are parting ways with one of their top edge rushers, making plans to release Za'Darius Smith, a source confirmed to The Detroit News. Smith, 32, joined the Lions in a move with ...

The Detroit Lions finally made their first few moves of the offseason this weekend, agreeing to terms with linebacker Derrick Barnes on a three-year extension and reportedly laying the groundwork ...

ALLEN PARK -- Za’Darius Smith is being released by the Detroit Lions ahead of free agency, per multiple national reports. Smith came over at the deadline in a trade with the Cleveland Browns.

Another notable NFL player is hitting the open market. The Detroit Lions are releasing three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za'Darius Smith, according to ESPN. The 32-year-old Smith recorded nine sacks ...

However, if the Lions are unable to re-sign Davis or land Ward, a reunion with Darius Slay on a one-year deal makes the most sense. Slay has said Detroit and Philadelphia are the only two places ...

Last season in the NFL, the Detroit Lions were major contenders, even making it to the final stages. However, a tough loss to the Commanders kept them from going even further. For this reason, they ...