Lions give Za'Darius Smith two days off

Za'Darius Smith gets his Lions jersey number from a new teammate
When new Lions defensive Za'Darius Smith makes his debut in Detroit's Week 10 game in Houston on Sunday night, the veteran will be wearing his familiar jersey number. Smith, acquired in a trade on Tuesday from the Cleveland Browns,
Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him
On Thursday, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said they will decide on his status after he arrives to the team building on Friday. "(I'm) really happy to get Za'Darius," Glenn said. "Obviously,
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Za'Darius Smith may not be elite, but he might be key to a Detroit Lions' Super Bowl run
It's hard to say which player is the "one player away" from a title, but Za'Darius Smith may be the one in a complementary role for the Detroit Lions.
Film Study: Lions new DE Za'Darius Smith is a near-perfect fit for the Lions defense
It’s been a few weeks in the making but the Detroit Lions finally made the trade with the Cleveland Browns for Za’Darius Smith. Adding the talented defensive end was much needed after the Lions lost Aidan Hutchinson for the season due to his leg injury.
Newly acquired Za'Darius Smith will report to Lions on Friday
The Detroit Lions didn't acquire Za'Darius Smith to win just any game. They got him to win a Super Bowl. That's why, in an unusual move, they welcomed their new defensive end to town by sending him home.
Lions give Za'Darius Smith two days off, will decide if he plays later this week
Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith has a chance to play in 18 regular season games this season, but it will be a couple of days before we know if he'll be in the Lions' lineup on Sunday afternoon.
Pass rushers rare at trade deadline, but Detroit Lions 'excited' to add Za'Darius Smith
Za'Darius Smith will practice with the Detroit Lions for the first time Friday and could play a limited role Sunday vs. the Houston Texans.
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 ...
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Newly acquired Za'Darius Smith set to report to Lions on Friday
The Detroit Lions didn't acquire Za'Darius Smith to win just any game. They got him to win a Super Bowl. That's why, in ...
Za’Darius Smith isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
Lions general manager Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade to cover himself and get some edge-rushing help, even if he ...
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 ...
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 trigger ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Who won deal between Lions, Browns?
Hours ahead of the NFL's cutoff for moves on Tuesday, the Lions agreed to acquire defensive end Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns. According to multiple reports, Smith and a 2026 seventh ...
Wojo: Za’Darius Smith trade gives Lions an edge in Super Bowl pursuit
No, Za’Darius Smith won’t fully compensate for the loss of Aidan Hutchinson and the Lions’ other injured edge rushers.
Browns GM breaks down decision to trade away Za'Darius Smith
After weeks and weeks of speculation, the Cleveland Browns finally decided to make a trade a month in the making: Za'Darius ...
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Dungeon of Doom mailbag: Farewell Kyle, evaluating addition of Za’Darius Smith
And don’t worry, there was plenty of football talk, discussing Za’Darius Smith’s potential impact and evaluating Aaron ...