Detroit Lions, Za'Darius Smith and Cleveland Browns

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, is listed on the ...
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.
Detroit Lions trade for Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith
The Detroit Lions attempted to fill the glaring void left by the season-ending injury to pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson by trading for Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith, a league source told UPI on Tuesday.
Browns trade Za'Darius Smith to the Lions for draft picks
The long-standing rumors proved correct in this case. The Cleveland Browns have traded EDGE Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions hours ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline. Cleveland sends Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 7th-round pick to the Lions in exchange for a 5th-round pick in 2025 and a 6th-round pick in 2026.
Lions acquire DE Za'Darius Smith in trade with Browns, AP source says
A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Browns are trading defensive end Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, who were looking for an edge rusher following star Aidan Hutchinson's leg injury.
Lions agree to terms with Cleveland Browns to acquire DL Za'Darius Smith via trade
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that they have acquired defensive lineman Za'Darius Smith via trade with the Cleveland Browns.
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.
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 A
Za'Darius Smith has a chance to make franchise history with Detroit Lions
Thanks to the timing of his deadline trade to the Detroit Lions, veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith has an opportunity to make franchise history and do something only one player has done since 1930.
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 ...
Trade alert: Lions to acquire EDGE Za'Darius Smith from the Browns
The Lions are acquiring veteran EDGE Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.
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Cleveland Browns trade Za'Darius Smith to Detroit Lions ahead of NFL trade deadline
CLEVELAND — The Browns decided the time and price was right to move on from defensive end Za'Darius Smith. Smith was traded on Tuesday to the Detroit Lions along with a 2026 seventh-round pick, ...
Za'Darius Smith trade grades for Lions-Browns deadline day deal
The Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns started Tuesday's NFL Trade Deadline action by agreeing to a trade that will send ...
What picks do the Cleveland Browns have in the 2025 NFL Draft after trade deadline?
Here’s a quick summary of the picks the Cleveland Browns have in the 2025 NFL draft after the NFL trade deadline.
Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith in trade with Cleveland Browns to bolster pass rush
Help is here for the Detroit Lions' injury-depleted defensive line. The Lions acquired Za'Darius Smith in a trade with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, adding a veteran pass rusher to their ...
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NFL Insider Reveals Browns’ QB Plans With DeShaun Watson Following Surprising Trade Deadline Decision
Who here thinks that the Cleveland Browns are making it to the playoffs this year? The post NFL Insider Reveals Browns’ QB Plans With DeShaun Watson Following Surprising Trade Deadline Decision ...