Smith logged 35 tackles (22 solo), including 9.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Assuming the Detroit Lions actually bring back Za'Darius Smith, the team needs to bring in more depth along the edge and a ...

The Detroit Lions were projected to land an edge rusher who had 17 sacks in 2024 in the latest mock draft. At the outset of ...

A $23 million veteran made it clear how he feels about potentially staying with the Detroit Lions for the 2025 NFL season.

Pass rusher Za’Darius Smith lobbies to return to Detroit in 2025, but he will need a new contract to make that happen ...

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith is hoping for an opportunity to return next season. After the Lions fell short of ...

Other cut candidates include the following: Kalif Raymond has become a fan favorite in Detroit as is customary with the ...

Playing in the biggest regular season game of the NFL season was not on Za'Darius Smith's radar at the start of the season, but he's ready to embrace the opportunity Sunday night against his ...

The Detroit Lions' pass rush has been sparked by the presence of veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith. Acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the Cleveland Browns, Smith has provided a boost ...

Za'Darius Smith isn't technically a free agent, but for all intents and purposes, the Lions defensive end is hitting the market. Acquired in a midseason trade with the Cleveland Browns to help ...