Lions Add Za’Darius Smith Before Trade Deadline
Reports from sources, including ESPN and the NFL, say that the Lions have added veteran DE Za’Darius Smith just before the NFL trade deadline. This trade is set to shake…
Za’Darius Smith #99 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesReports from sources, including ESPN and the NFL, say that the Lions have added veteran DE Za'Darius Smith just before the NFL trade deadline.
This trade is set to shake things up—in a good way!
The Details
- Browns Trade: Za'Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
- Lions Trade: Our 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick.
Why this matters
We've been on a roll, sitting comfortably at 7-1, but there's always room to grow. Our pass rush took a hit after Aidan Hutchinson's leg injury last month. With Smith on board, we're looking to UNLEASH the full potential of our defense.
Smith, 32, is no rookie. He's a three-time Pro Bowler with 65 career sacks over his 10 seasons with the Browns, Vikings, Packers, and Ravens. This season alone, he's already got five sacks in nine games!
Aidan Hutchinson update
Speaking of Hutchinson—he's been a BEAST! He had 7.5 sacks in just five games before his injury. We're all hoping for his speedy recovery, and the Lions haven't ruled out his return this season.
The Browns' situation
Meanwhile, Cleveland is struggling. They're 2-7 and have offloaded another star player, Amari Cooper, to the Bills. It looks like they're embracing a major rebuild.
What's next?
With six straight wins and Smith hopefully in the mix, the Lions are ready to ROAR louder than ever. Could this move take us to the Super Bowl?
Stay tuned, Lions fans. The best is yet to come!
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