Lions give Za'Darius Smith two days off

Dan Campbell is hyped for Detroit Lions' trade for Za'Darius Smith
The Detroit Lions pulled off a trade for Cleveland Browns edge rusher Za'Darius Smith just before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. Head coach Dan Campbell shared his full reaction to the move once the team made it official later in the day.
Pass rushers rare at trade deadline, but Detroit Lions 'excited' to add Za'Darius Smith
If Dan Campbell learned anything from this year's NFL trade deadline, it's that pass rushers are hard to come by. "The bottom line is, it’s hard to find a pass rusher, especially in the season," the Detroit Lions head coach said Wednesday. "Most teams ...
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Za’Darius Smith isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
Lions general manager Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade to cover himself and get some edge-rushing help, even if he didn't land an elite player.
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.
Lions give Za'Darius Smith two days off, will decide if he plays later this week
Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith has a chance to play in 18 regular season games this season, but it will be a couple of days before we know if he'll be in the Lions' lineup on Sunday afternoon.
Za’Darius Smith isn’t in Detroit yet, but his reputation precedes him
The newest Lions pass rusher is expected to arrive on Friday. His status is unclear for Sunday's prime-time showdown in Houston.
NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams
NFC East-leading Washington made a move to help the team stay in first place. Detroit got its edge rusher. The injury-plagued Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers added receivers.
Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith from Browns ahead of trade deadline
The Lions acquired Za'Darius Smith from the Browns ahead of the trade deadline, adding pass-rush help. Brad Galli has more.
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Dan Campbell on potential Lions trades: 'I can tell you we're trying'
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Lions' Brian Branch issues heartfelt apology after flipping off Packers crowd
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Niyo: With Za'Darius Smith, Lions add a jewel to their quest for ultimate crown
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Lions' Brian Branch apologizes for flipping off Lambeau Field crowd: 'That was just the heat of the moment for me'
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Darren Rizzi spoke with Dan Campbell after being named Saints interim coach
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Detroit offers fresh start and growth for Lions’ fifth-year cornerback
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Dan Campbell wants to see grass stains with Lions wearing all white at Lambeau Field
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