Lions acquire DE/ Edge Za'Darius Smith from the Browns

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Browns trading pass rusher Za'Darius Smith to Lions

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This new thread relates to the following threads:

Lions exploring trading for Edge Pass Rush help

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2286/lions-exploring-trading-edge-pass

Lions 24, Packers 14: Game # 8 ( 2024 )

www.nfl.com/news/lions-browns-zadarius-smith-trade

Za'Darius Smith headed the list of players I hoped the Lions would trade for, that were realistically available at a price that would make sense for the Lions. This trade is one that I believe makes sense for the Lions. Smith becomes the Lions most accomplished 2024 pass rusher, who's currently on the Lions 53 man roster or Practice Squad.

It's still realistically possible the Lions will trade for additional Edge player help.

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Trade alert: Lions to acquire EDGE Za'Darius Smith from the Browns

Za'Darius Smith: What the Lions are getting in their new EDGE

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If Za'Darius Smith is frequently disruptive as a pass rusher, even if he doesn't end up with a sack, that should help the Lions Defense greatly.

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Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith: What to know about defensive end acquisition

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Za'Darius Smith has been in many playoff games but has yet to reach a Super Bowl. He certainly has plenty of motivation, both in terms of the Packers and Vikings giving up on him, and to win at least one Super Bowl as an NFL player.

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Za'Darius Smith contract gives the Lions options with their new EDGE

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I think the most likely outcome is the Lions and Za'Darius Smith agree on a restructured contract in 2025.

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Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him

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I believe it's best that Za'Darius Smith is kept out of the Texans game, with the possible exception that he's used for 15 or less snaps. Smith is 32 years old. An 18th regular season game could take its toll on him.

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New Lion Za’Darius Smith eager to play two of his former teams, Vikings and Packers

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My guess is Za'Darius Smith has a higher opinion of the Packers and Vikings fan bases than the two organizations.

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Za'Darius Smith gets his Lions jersey number from a new teammate

Reports: Za’Darius Smith is not expected to play Sunday night, Texans expect Tank Dell to play

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Za'Darius Smith being kept out of tonight's game in Houston would be for the best. This way, he wouldn't be playing 18 regular season games and he should have a full week of practice before making his Lions debut at home vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Lions to unleash new pass rusher in debut but with watchful eye on snaps

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Za’Darius Smith has the skill set to help the Lions on Defense in any down, distance, and game situation.