The Detroit Lions made a surprising move on Sunday, cutting loose a productive pass rusher just before free agency begins. Detroit plans to release defensive end Za'Darius Smith, who had nine sacks in 2024 and has long had a solid track record of getting to the quarterback.
Green Bay Packers fans won't be surprised by the Detroit Lions becoming the third NFC North team to move on from Za'Darius Smith.
Rapper Kash Doll was recently spotted in Ghana with NFL star Za’Darius Smith, sparking rumors about a potential new romance.
As the Cleveland Browns get set for NFL free agency, defensive end Za'Darius Smith has entered the fray. Traded to the Detroit Lions at the NFL trade deadline a year ago, the Browns received a fifth and sixth round pick from the Lions in exchange for Smith and a seventh round pick.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Lions will release Smith. They will clear his entire $5.7275 million cap hit once the move is processed. The Lions traded a pair of draft picks to the Browns in order to acquire Smith ahead of the trade deadline in November.
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The Lions are parting ways with one of their top edge rushers, making plans to release edge rusher Za'Darius Smith.
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