Detroit Lions Za'Darius Smith

Lions release Za’Darius Smith

Detroit Lions release Za'Darius Smith, what is next for the team?

When Aidan Hutchinson was lost for the season with a leg injury, it was evident that the Detroit Lions needed to add another defensive end. They did so by trading with the Cleveland Browns for defensive end Za'Darius Smith.

The Detroit News · 22h

Lions plan to release edge rusher Za'Darius Smith

The Lions are parting ways with one of their top edge rushers, making plans to release edge rusher Za'Darius Smith.

mlive · 18h

Lions release Za’Darius Smith after trading for pass rusher during season

ALLEN PARK -- Za’Darius Smith is being released by the Detroit Lions ahead of free agency, per multiple national reports.

Detroit Lions free agency predictions

USA Today · 7h

Ranking Detroit Lions needs and identifying potential targets entering NFL free agency

Starting CB Carlton Davis and RG Kevin Zeitler are among Detroit Lions scheduled to be unrestricted free agents Wednesday. Ranking needs and targets.

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire o… · 2h

Predicting who the Detroit Lions sign in NFL free agency

I wrote about 5 splashy signings the Detroit Lions could make in free agency. It was fun to dream big but realistically, I think the Lions will make additions in a much different way. Certainly, I think they'll bring back some of their own guys such as Dan Skipper,

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Detroit Free Press on MSN · 1h

Detroit Lions free agency live updates: Latest news, rumors and moves around NFL

Keep up with a live tracker of Detroit Lions free agency news, signings and rumors around the NFL as Monday's legal negotiating window opened.

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Lions to Release DE Za'Darius Smith Before Bonus Due

Smith was originally acquired by the Lions in a trade deadline deal last season and is in the final year of a contract that he signed with the Cleveland Browns prior to the 2023 campaign. The news was ...

Lions free agency tracker: Depth will be a priority for a team devastated by injuries last season

Follow every signing and trade with The Athletic’s live coverage of 2025 NFL free agency. Free agency is upon us, and the ...

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Detroit Lions may focus on defensive linemen, right guard, cornerback in free agency

The league's legal tampering period — in which teams can begin talking with agents of players who are unrestricted free ...

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