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.

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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.

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Detroit Lions release veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith: Report

The Detroit Lions are reportedly releasing DE Za'Darius Smith, who the team acquired to bolster the pass rush at the 2024 trade deadline.

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

Those agreements can become official Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the start the new league year. The Lions quickly saw action at cornerback. They are set to lose Carlton Davis to the New England Patriots,

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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.

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Lions 2025 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings

NFL free agency has begun, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2025 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year begins March 12 at 4 p.

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Should the Raiders Consider Za'Darius Smith?

The Las Vegas Raiders made a move to keep their defense strong for the foreseeable future by extending star Maxx Crosby to a ...

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NFL free agency: Browns set for reunion with Za'Darius Smith?

As the Cleveland Browns get set for NFL free agency, defensive end Za'Darius Smith has entered the fray.

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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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Lions and veteran CB D.J. Reed agree on $48M, 3-year deal with $32M guaranteed, AP source says

The Detroit Lions and veteran cornerback D.J. Reed have agreed on a $48 million, three-year contract with $32 million guaranteed on Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The ...

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Lions Release Former All-Pro to Open Cap Space

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Lions have released Za'Darius Smith. Smith spent the second half of the 2024 ...

Lions Quickly Move on $48 Million Vet to Replace Star Defender

The Detroit Lions have already snagged a replacement for star defender Carlton Davis, who they're losing to the Patriots.

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